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9:)  CONTEXT: - Functions and Expectations of the SBIC Program and SBA Investment(s).

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9:)  CONTEXT: - Functions and Expectations of the SBIC Program and SBA Investment(s).

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The Small Business Administration provides specific information about the current requirements and position of their investment programs.  The definitions and expectations are clearly outlined in this section with guidelines for all parties.

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We support America's small businesses. The SBA connects entrepreneurs with lenders and funding to help them plan, start and grow their business.

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8:)  IMPACT - Successful Social / Economic Development 

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8:)  IMPACT - Successful Social / Economic Development 

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The Impact Investment Program is designed to provide additional funding to organizations that not only maximize returns to investors, but also enhance the social, environmental, and economic impact of their returns of investments (ROI's).  Corporations that provide a significant impact to the above mentioned variables are provided additional funding when it promotes impact in specific demographics or geographical areas (Underserved Communities, Rural communities, Energy-Savings investments, and SBIR/STTR grant recipients).

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Impact Investment SBIC Initiative | The U.S. Small Business Administration | SBA.gov

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The Impact Investment Fund was created to support small business investment strategies that maximize financial return while also yielding enhanced social, environmental or economic impact. Each year, the Impact Fund makes roughly $200 million available to Impact SBICs.

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7:)  OUTCOMES: - Reporting and Analytics: The Short, Medium, and Long Term Impacts of Investments.

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7:)  OUTCOMES: - Reporting and Analytics: The Short, Medium, and Long Term Impacts of Investments.

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The results of investments are measured through a variety of variables to include the impact(s) of investments.

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Reports and News | The U.S. Small Business Administration | SBA.gov

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The Investment Division of the U.S. Small Business Administration is pleased to present the SBIC Program Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2012. Working in partnership with top-tier investment fund...

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6:)  OUTPUTS: - Financial and Material Support for Small Businesses

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6:)  OUTPUTS: - Financial and Material Support for Small Businesses

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After successful examination of investors and investments, the SBA- SBIC program authorizes the releases of funding to begin development for small businesses.

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Private Partners & LPs | The U.S. Small Business Administration | SBA.gov

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5:)  ACTIVITIES: - The Office of Examinations.

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5:)  ACTIVITIES: - The Office of Examinations.

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The activities for the SBIC's and Small Businesses are monitored for compliance with Federal Laws and Regulations through examinations of policies and procedures to promote growth and development with compliant companies (SBIC's) and small businesses.

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Operating an SBIC | The U.S. Small Business Administration | SBA.gov

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The Office of Examinations is responsible for performing periodic on-site examinations of SBICs in order to determine whether licensees are complying with the Small Business Investment Act of 1958,...

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4:)  INPUTS:  Private and Public Funding

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4:)  INPUTS:  Private and Public Funding

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The inputs for this program involve the use of private and governmental funding.  For each $1 invested by a private company the U.S. Government invests $2, with oversight conducted by the SBA. The SBIC also provides material support in training and an investment strategy for the potential small business.

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3:)  SITUATION: Economic Development and Growth

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3:)  SITUATION: Economic Development and Growth

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The United States Economy suffered sluggish growth for several years in the beginning of 2016, with a increased growth rate in the second half.  For the past few years, U.S. economic growth has been slow and investment into America's economy is critical for development of a tax base to support social programs such as emergency services and education.

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America finally got some good economic growth.

The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.9% annual rate from July through September compared with the same time a year ago -- the fastest economic growth in two years.

It was the last reading on economic growth before the election, and it came as welcome news: Growth was sluggish in the first half of the year, averaging just above 1%.

"This shows that the U.S. is roughly on track. It's a natural bounce back following a pretty underwhelming year so far," says Luke Bartholomew, fixed income investment manager at Aberdeen Asset Management.

While the economy gained momentum in the third quarter, growth this year comes in at 1.7% -- still slow compared with historical standards.

Related: Why Trump resonates: 'middle skill' workers' wages plummet

Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, released a statement calling the quarterly growth "modest." Economists took a brighter view: Barclays and the research firm High Frequency Economics called it solid.

Trump also said that economic growth over the past year has been "dismal." He has promised economic growth of 4% if he is elected president, but economists surveyed by CNNMoney say that is unrealistic.

For the third quarter, American shoppers continued to drive growth, while business spending was less of a drag. Consumer confidence hit a nine-year high in September, according to the Conference Board.

Another big boost to growth in the quarter was trade, a central issue for Trump, who has threatened to impose tariffs against Mexico and China and tear up free trade deals like NAFTA.

Exports grew by 10% in the quarter, the best pace in nearly three years. A huge jump in shipments of soybeans explained much of the increase in exports, economists say. China has been one of the biggest buyers of U.S. soybeans. American agricultural exports to China have increased by 200% over the past decade, according to the USDA.

Again, the pickup in exports is good news, but it's not likely to last.

"It looks like a temporary boost," says Bricklin Dwyer, chief U.S. economist at BNP Paribas. "You can't keep shipping whole heaps of soybeans, but it's certainly not bad news."

Related: Millions in gig economy can't find better pay or jobs

For much of the year, businesses had lots of unsold items sitting in the back room, which worked against growth. This factor, also known as inventories, didn't hold growth back in the third quarter.

Businesses really cut back spending on new equipment, sales of which were down 2.7%. Although some experts debate whether the uncertainty of the election could be weighing down business spending, it's declined for four straight quarters. Many economists believe other factors, like a strong dollar and sluggish global economy, play bigger roles in the equipment cutback.

Solid growth numbers help clear the way for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates at the end of this year. Sluggish growth, and a bad jobs report in May, held the Fed back from raising rates earlier this year, among other reasons. The Fed is expected to raise rates in December.

CNNMoney (New York) First published October 28, 2016: 8:43 AM ET

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U.S. economy posts best growth in 2 years

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The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.9% annual rate from July through September compared with the same time a year ago -- the fastest economic growth in two years. It was the last reading on economic growth before the election, and it came as welcome news: Growth was sluggish in the first half of the year, averaging just above 1%.

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2:)  AGENCY FOCUS / PROGRAM: Small Business Investment Company

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2:)  AGENCY FOCUS / PROGRAM: Small Business Investment Company

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The specific program for this study will be the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC).  It is a program that the U.S. Government utilizes to promote small business growth with the assistance of private investor(s) and the U.S. Treasury.

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Official websites use .gov
A.gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Forms, program updates and more for investment funds licensed as Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) by SBA.

Search documents, forms, and SOPs

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1:) AGENCY/PROGRAM:  Small Business Administration : Loans and Grants

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1:) AGENCY/PROGRAM:  Small Business Administration : Loans and Grants

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The program for analysis will be the SBA's investment programs for small businesses for economic growth and stimulation.

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We support America's small businesses. The SBA connects entrepreneurs with lenders and funding to help them plan, start and grow their business.