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October 16, 2006
MNB 10/16/06: Microloan Substitute In The Works?
The SBA's Microloan program has been treading water for years and, while it's got a lot going for it -- like the closest thing to gender parity of any of its loan programs -- it still faces the hostility of the Bush Administration.
Now, a new pilot program has been announced that so clearly targets the same clientele as Microloan that it seems obvious where this one is headed. Will it get the job done?
Plus, the FTC weighs in on municipal wireless broadband and the SBA Office of Advocacy awards a slew of new research contracts.
Listen to this week's podcast.
For more information:
U.S. Small Business Administration
FTC releases report on municipal wireless broadband (press release)
SBA Office of Advocacy
NY Times article: Peace Prize to Pioneer of Loans to Poor No Bank Would Touch (10/14/06)
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Posted by The MicroEnterprise Journal at October 16, 2006 12:00 AM