FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kerry Gets Small-Business Community Time To Speak Out on SBA Rule Changes
Washington, D.C. --
WASHINGTON,
D.C. - SBA Administrator Barreto has agreed to a request from Sen. John F.
Kerry (D-Mass.) to extend the comment period on a proposed rule regarding
parity between the 8(a) Business Development and HUBZone programs.
"These are exceptionally intricate
matters that require careful examination and consideration by small
businesses," Sen. Kerry said. "Extending the comment period gives
everyone, particularly those who support business development by socially and
economically disadvantaged individuals, a chance to weigh in on these critical
issues."
Administrator Barreto has agreed to extend
the comment period by 30 days.
