NSBA - National Small Business Assoc.

06/04/2026

[A MAJOR AWARD] This week, the National Small Business Association's SBTC Executive Director Jere Glover became and inductee into The Bayh-Dole Coalition Hall of Fame at the 2026 Face of American Innovation Award Presentation.

This honor comes in recognition of Mr. Glover's critical role in passing the Bayh-Dole Act in 1980.

Despite broad bipartisan support for this landmark legislation, which passed unanimously in both the House and Senate, the policy faced resistance from President Carter's Administration, with concern the bill would not be signed during a recess and ultimately result in a pocket veto.

As Deputy Chief Counsel of the Office of Advocacy in the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Mr. Glover strongly advocated for the bill to be signed, arguing it would benefit and incentivize small businesses to work with and accept funding from the federal government.

Along with his boss, Milton Stewart, Mr. Glover elevated the issue to the White House Chief of Staff, and, thanks to their efforts, President Carter signed the Bayh-Dole Act on Dec. 12, 1980, with only one day remaining ahead of the automatic veto.

NSBA and our entire council family congratulates Mr. Glover on this honor and achievement!

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Former Counsel to the SBA Office of Advocacy, original author of critical small-business programs, like SBIR/STTR, and, now, exec director of SBTC, NSBA and our entire council family congraulates Mr. Glover on this honor and achievement.

06/04/2026

[CTA UPDATE] Awaiting a decision from the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) on whether the Court will consider its challenge, NSBA continues urging Congress and the Administration to act to permanently codify Treasury's decision to limit enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) to only foreign entities.

In April, NSBA filed to have SCOTUS take up its case for small business against the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) - DOJ now has until June 22 to reply and indicate if they support moving the case forward with SCOTUS or not.

06/01/2026

[NSBA VIRTUAL EVENT] Thinking about selling internationally or looking to grow your export business? Join NSBA and our partner, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), on Thurs., June 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT, for a conversation on: "How Small Businesses Can Navigate Exporting With Confidence"

Hosted by NSBA President & CEO Todd McCracken, joined by EXIM Regional Director Mitsu Saito, and featuring Small-Business exporter, EXIM customer, and NSBA member Chris Christenberry, learn how to access financing and risk management tools through EXIM, and explore how advocacy and policy continue to shape opportunities for U.S. Small-Business exporters.

Whether you’re just beginning to explore global markets or looking to expand your reach, this discussion will offer practical insights, real-world lessons, and resources to help your business grow internationally.

See you there. Register here ↓ https://member.nsbaadvocate.org/18-june-2026-2-pm-edt-virtual

06/01/2026

Power up the nation's Small-Business community - watch the 20th Episode of Hardwired, and respond to NSBA's Energy Survey today:

Monday, June 01, 2026Don't miss NSBA's Energy Survey. Respond to...

06/01/2026

[NSBA PARTNER] Amazon recently published its 2025 Small Business Empowerment Report, a comprehensive look at the incredible achievements of the independent sellers building their businesses in and beyond Amazon's store.

Since 2000, Amazon and independent sellers have been transforming retail together. Today, more than 60% of sales in Amazon's store come from independent sellers—most of which are small and medium-sized businesses. The success stories in this report show how sellers build their brands, increase sales, leverage powerful tools to drive their businesses, and make a meaningful impact in their local communities.

Read the full report here: https://www.nsbaadvocate.org/post/news-nsba-partner-publishes-small-business-empowerment-report

05/27/2026

If you aren't feeling gas prices at the pump, your delivery drivers certainly are, and this affects Small Business - from price hikes to customers, to cost of keeping the lights on - big time.

Check out a highlight from this month's Leadership Council Networking Call Survey, where we asked our top advocates joining us from across the country what they are paying per gallon in their neighborhoods and what insights we should be sharing with Congress and President Donald J. Trump as we continue pursuing common sense economic solutions for growth:

05/26/2026

For more *cats* and Small Business policy chats, watch Hardwired with Molly Day and Jack Furth every week!

NSBAadvocate.org/hardwired

05/20/2026

[RETAIL CRIME & THEFT] Last week, Congress advanced the NSBA-endorsed Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA), to expand federal enforcement tools targeting organized theft rings, cargo theft, and interstate criminal networks that drive up costs and disrupt operations for small businesses and small firms nationwide.

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NSBA is pleased to the CORCA Act advance with its endorsement, and we continue urging Congress to act to protect small businesses in these increasingly difficult economic times.

05/19/2026

[HARDWIRED | EP. 18] Don't miss our upcoming events - or this week's episode of Hardwired.

PS - A big thank you to House Committee on Small Business Committee Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) for hosting the Small Business Showcase last week on Capitol Hill!:

05/19/2026

If you're interested in Small Business, technology, research, development, and innovation (that's everyone), you won't want to miss this SBIR/STTR webinar.

Hosted by our Small Business Technology Council (SBTC)'s Executive Director Jere Glover - one of the original architects and longtime champions of the SBIR/STTR programs, join us for a timely conversation on the latest developments in the most recent 5-year SBIR/STTR reauthorization, NSBA & SBTC's leadership in the fight for permanency, and what these critical programs mean for the innovation economy.

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear key updates, insights, and analysis on the future of the SBIR/STTR Small-Business R&D programs direct from Pentagon leaders at the U.S. Department of War.

📅 May 28
🕒 3:00 p.m. EDT

Register today:

Join NSBA for our next Small Business Technology Council event. Register here.