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[FR Doc No: 94-19745]
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[Federal Register: August 12, 1994]
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Notice of Action Subject to Intergovernmental Review
AGENCY: Small Business Administration.
ACTION: Notice of action subject to Intergovernmental Review Under
Executive Order 12372.
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SUMMARY: This notice provides for public awareness of SBA's intention
to refund thirty-three presently existent Small Business Development
Centers (SBDC) on January 1, 1995. Currently there are 56 SBDC program.
The following SBDCs are intended to be refunded, subject to the
availability of funds: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado,
District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois,
Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New
Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota,
Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South
Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. This
notice also provides a description of the SBDC program by setting forth
a condensed version of the program announcement which has been
furnished to each of the SBDCs to be refunded. This publication is
being made to provide the State single points of contact, designated
pursuant to Executive Order 12372, and other interested State and local
entities, the opportunity to comment on the proposed refunding in
accordance with the Executive Order and SBA's regulations found at 13
CFR Part 135.
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 10, 1994.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to Ms. Johnnie L. Albertson,
Associate Administrator for SBDC Program, U.S. Small Business
Administration, 409 Third Street, S.W., Fifth Floor, Washington, DC
20416. (202) 205-6766.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Same as above.
Notice of Action Subject to Intergovernmental Review
SBA is bound by the provisions of Executive Order 12372,
``Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.'' SBA has promulgated
regulations spelling out its obligations under that Executive Order.
See 13 CFR Part 135, effective September 30, 1983.
In accordance with these regulations, specifically 135.4, SBA is
publishing this notice to provide public awareness of the pending
application of thirty-three presently existent Small Business
Development Centers (SBDCs) for refunding. Also, published herewith is
an annotated program announcement describing the SBDC program in
detail.
This notice is being published four months in advance of the
expected date of refunding these SBDCs. Relevant information
identifying these SBDCs and providing their mailing address is provided
below. In addition to this publication, a copy of this notice is being
simultaneously furnished to the affected State single point of contact
which has been established under the Executive Order.
The State single points of contact and other interested State and
local entities are expected to advise the relevant SBDC of their
comments regarding the proposed refunding in writing as soon as
possible. The SBDC proposal cannot be inconsistent with any area-wide
plan providing assistance to small business, if there is one, which has
been adopted by an agency recognized by the State government as
authorized to do so. Copies of such written comments should also be
furnished to Ms. Johnnie L. Albertson, Associate Administrator for SBDC
Program, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street, S.W.,
Fifth Floor, Washington, DC 20416. Comments will be accepted by the
relevant SBDC and SBA for a period of 120 days from the date of
publication of this notice. The relevant SBDC will make every effort to
accommodate these comments during the 120-day period. If the comments
cannot be accommodated by the relevant SBDC, SBA will prior to
refunding the SBDC, either attain accommodation of any comments or
furnish an explanation of why accommodation cannot be attained to the
commentor prior to refunding the SBDC.
Description of the SBDC Program
The SBDC operates under the general management and oversight of
SBA, but with recognition that a partnership exists between the Agency
and the SBDC for the delivery of assistance to the small business
community. SBDC services shall be provided pursuant to a negotiated
Cooperative Agreement with full participation of both parties.
SBDCs operate on the basis of a state plan to provide assistance
within a state or designated geographical area. The initial plan must
have the written approval of the Governor. As a condition to any
financial award made to an applicant, non-Federal funds must be
provided from sources other than the Federal Government. SBDCs operate
under the provisions of P.L. 96-302, as amended by P.L. 98-395, a
Notice of Award (Cooperative Agreement) issued by SBA, and the
provisions of this Program Announcement.
Purpose and Scope
The SBDC Program is designed to provide quality assistance to small
businesses in order to promote growth, expansion, innovation, increased
productivity and management improvement. To accomplish these
objectives, SBDCs link resources of the Federal, State, and local
governments with the resources of the educational system and the
private sector to meet the specialized and complex needs of the small
business community. SBDCs also coordinate with other SBA programs of
business development and utilize the expertise of these affiliated
resources to expand services and avoid duplication of effort.
Program Objectives
The overall objective of the SBDC Program is to leverage Federal
dollars and resources with those of the state, academic community and
private sector to:
(a) strengthen the small business community;
(b) contribute to the economic growth of the communities served;
(c) make assistance available to more small businesses than is now
possible with present Federal resources;
(d) create a broader based delivery system to the small business
community.
SBDC Program Organization
SBDCs are organized to provide maximum services to the local small
business community. The lead SBDC receives financial assistance from
the SBA to operate a statewide SBDC Program. In states where more than
one organization receives SBA financial assistance to operate an SBDC,
each lead SBDC is responsible for Program operations throughout a
specific regional area to be served by the SBDC. The lead SBDC is
responsible for establishing a network of SBDC subcenters to offer
service coverage to the small business community. The SBDC network is
managed and directed by a full-time Director. SBDCs must ensure that at
least 80 percent of Federal funds provided are used to provide services
to small businesses. To the extent possible, SBDCs provide services by
enlisting volunteer and other low cost resources on a statewide basis.
SBDC Services
The specific types of services to be offered are developed in
coordination with the SBA district office which has jurisdiction over a
given SBDC. SBDCs emphasize the provision of indepth, high-quality
assistance to small business owners or prospective small business
owners in complex areas that require specialized expertise. These areas
may include, but are not limited to: management, marketing, financing,
accounting, strategic planning, regulation and taxation, capital
formation, procurement assistance, human resource management,
production, operations, economic and business data analysis,
engineering, technology transfer, innovation and research, new product
development, product analysis, plant layout and design, agri-business,
computer application, business law information, and referral (any legal
services beyond basic legal information, and referral require the
endorsement of the State Bar Association,) exporting, office
automation, site selection, or any other areas of assistance required
to promote small business growth, expansion, and productivity within
the State. The SBDC shall also ensure that a full range of business
development and technical assistance services are made available to
small businesses located in rural areas.
The degree to which SBDC resources are directed towards specific
areas of assistance is determined by local community needs, SBA
priorities and SBDC Program objectives, and agreed upon by the SBA
district office and the SBDC.
The SBDC must offer quality training to improve the skills and
knowledge of existing and prospective small business owners. As a
general guideline, SBDCs should emphasize the provision of training in
specialized areas other than basic small business management subjects.
SBDCs should also emphasize training designed to reach particular
audiences such as members of SBA priority and special emphasis groups.
SBDC Program Requirements
The SBDC is responsible to the SBA for ensuring that all
programmatic and financial requirements imposed upon them by statute or
agreement are met. The SBDC must assure that quality assistance and
training in management and technical areas are provided to the State
small business community through the State SBDC network. As a condition
of this agreement, the SBDC must perform, but not be limited to, the
following activities:
(a) the SBDC ensures that services are provided as close as
possible to small business population centers. This is accomplished
through the establishment of SBDC subcenters.
(b) the SBDC ensures that lists of local and regional private
consultants are maintained at the lead SBDC and each SBDC subcenter.
The SBDC utilizes and provides compensation to qualified small business
vendors such as private management consultants, private consulting
engineers, and private testing laboratories.
(c) the SBDC is responsible for the development and expansion of
resources within the State, particularly the development of new
resources to assist small business that are not presently associated
with the SBA district office.
(d) the SBDC ensures that working relationships and open
communications exist within the financial and investment communities,
and with legal associations, private consultants, as well as small
business groups and associations to help address the needs of the small
business community.
(e) the SBDC ensures that assistance is provided to SBA special
emphasis groups throughout the SBDC network. This assistance shall be
provided to veterans, women, exporters, the handicapped, and minorities
as well as any other groups designated a priority by SBA. Services
provided to special emphasis groups shall be performed as part of the
Cooperative Agreement.
Advance Understandings
The Lead SBDC and all SBDC subcenters shall operate on a forty (40)
hour week basis, or during the normal business hours of the State or
Host Organization, throughout the calendar year. The amount of time
allowed the Lead SBDC and subcenters for staff vacations and holidays
shall conform to the policy of the Host Organization.
Dated: August 4, 1994.
Erskine B. Bowles,
Administrator.
Addresses of Relevant SBDC State Directors
Mr. Michael York, State Director, Maricopa Community College, 2411
West 14th Street, Tempe, AZ 85281-6941, (602) 731-8202
Ms. Maria Morris, State Director, California Trade and Comm. Agency,
801 K Street, Suite 1700, Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 324-5068
Mr. Levi Lipscomb, Acting Director, Howard University, 6th and
Fairmount Street, NW., Washington, DC 20059, (202) 806-1550
Mr. Hank Logan, State Director, University of Georgia, Chicopee
Complex, Athens, GA 30602, (706) 542-5760
Mr. Sam Males, State Director, University of Nevada/Reno, College of
Business Admin., Room 411, Reno, NV 89557-0100, (702) 784-1717
Mr. Steve Thrash, State Director, Economic Development Council, One
North Capitol, Suite 420, Indianapolis, IN 46204, (317) 264-6871
Mr. Charles Davis, State Director, University of Southern Maine, 96
Falmouth Street, Portland, ME 04103, (207) 780-4420
Mr. David Nimkin, State Director, University of Utah, 102 West 500
South, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, (801) 581-7905
Mr. Rick Garcia, State Director, Office of Business Development,
1625 Broadway, Suite 1710, Denver, CO 80202, (303) 892-3809
Mr. Jerry Cartwright, State Director, University of West Florida, 19
West Garden Street, Pensacola, FL 32501, (904) 444-2060
Mr. Darryl Mleynek, Acting State Director, University of Hawaii/
Hilo, 523 West Lanikaula Street, Hilo, HI 96720, (808) 933-3515
Mr. Jeffrey Mitchell, State Director, Department of Commerce and
Community Affairs, 620 East Adams Street, Springfield, IL 62701,
(217) 524-5856
Ms. Helen Goodman, State Director, University of New Hampshire, 108
McConnell Hall, Durham, NH 03824, (603) 862-2200
Ms. Brenda Hopper, State Director, Rutgers University, 180
University Street, Newark, NJ 07102, (201) 648-5950
Mr. Scott Daugherty, State Director, University of North Carolina,
4509 Creedmoor Road, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC 27612, (919) 571-4154
Dr. Grady Pennington, State Director, SE Oklahoma State University,
517 West University, Durant, OK 74701, (405) 924-0277
Mr. Greg Higgins, State Director, University of Pennsylvania, The
Wharton School, 444 Vance Hall, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (215) 898-
1219
Mr. John Lenti, State Director, University of South Carolina,
College of Business Admin., 1710 College Street, Columbia, SC 29208,
(803) 777-4907
Dr. Kenneth J. Burns, State Director, Memphis State University,
South Campus, Building #1, Memphis, TN 38152, (901) 678-2500
Mr. Wally Kearns, State Director, University of North Dakota, Gamble
Hall, University Station, Grand Forks, ND 58202-7308, (701) 777-3700
Mr. William Pinkovitz, State Director, University of Wisconsin, 432
North Lake Street, Room 423, Madison, WI 53706, (608) 262-3878
Mr. Douglas Jobling, State Director, Bryant College, 1150 Douglas
Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917, (401) 232-6111
Mr. Robert Ashley, State Director, University of South Dakota,
School of Business, 414 East Clark, Vermillion, SD 57069, (605) 677-
5498
Mr. Lyle Anderson, State Director, Washington State University,
College of Business and Economics, Pullman, WA 99164-4727, (509)
335-1576
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