Aida Alvarez Small Quotations

It would be illegal to apply this proposed definition to any federal contract. The minority small business community is not well served by a resolution that flies in the face of existing laws.

Pro-Net gives small companies an edge by providing direct online exposure to contracting officers in charge of the $200 billion-per-year federal market.

This dynamic week celebrates small business owners' accomplishments, but also encourages these winners to continue their growth. You embody self-reliance, perseverance, hard work and optimism.

The new standards will provide these growing firms with continued access to SBA's small business development assistance, helping them succeed and serve their customers into the 21st century.

Each of these small businesses can offer the opportunity to showcase the value of women in the workplace in a unique way. I encourage small-business owners and their employees to take their daughters to work with them on this special day, as I will.