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Help Communities Attract Businesses |
"When I'm president, I'll make sure that every community has the access to the capital and resources it needs to create a stronger business climate."
-- Washington, D.C.
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FEBRUARY 01, 2010
Budget Gives Small Businesses A Boost
Obama's fiscal 2011 budget says the Small Business Administration would receive $994 million, a 21 percent increase over fiscal 2010. The funds help provide small businesses access to credit, among other projects. In addition, the Department of Housing and Urban Development would receive funds for a new grant program that would help improve the "economic competitiveness of distressed communities." |
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DECEMBER 08, 2009
Obama Announces Jobs Plan
President Obama's jobs plan proposes providing tax cuts for small businesses and waiving fees for loans administered by the Small Business Administration. |
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FEBRUARY 25, 2009
Budget Targets Regional Development
Obama's FY 2010 budget outline provides more than $20 billion for "rural developmental activities" [PDF] and $50 million for "regional economic development and creation of new businesses" [PDF]. |
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FEBRUARY 17, 2009
Rural And Small Businesses Benefit From Stimulus
The stimulus bill that President Obama signed Feb. 17 will give additional money to the Rural Business Program account and the Small Business Administration to help provide more loans to business owners. |
