{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/resource-guide-for-small-businesses", "Resource Guide for Small Businesses", "2020-10-23", "2020", "2020-10", "Republican", "Senate", "CA", "Kevin McCarthy", "M001165", "kevinmccarthy.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "As a former small businessowner, I understand how complicated and confusing the process of starting a business, acquiring capital, and then growing a business can be. That is why I wanted to ensure that small business owners, and aspiring small business owners, canaccess information regarding the resources that are available to them on this page. Below are federal and local agencies and organizations that provide small business owners and entrepreneurs with counseling and other services.\n\nU.S. Small Business Administration (SBA):\nFor decades, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has helpedsmall business ownerspursue the American dream by providing them withhelpful guidance, resoures, and tools. The SBAis also the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to helping small businesses.\nFind out what SBA Certifications Your Small Business is Eligible for:https://certify.sba.gov/am-i-eligible\n This is a great resource where a business can answer just a few questions and find out if they're eligible for 8a, HUBZone, and Woman Owned/Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business certifications.Businesses may also apply for 8a and Woman Owned/Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned certifications via this page.\n HUBZone:https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/hubzone-program\n Businesses can search their address to see if they're located in a HUBZone, and find out more about this program including how to apply.\n SBA Surety Bonds:https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/surety-bonds\n Businesses can find out more about the SBA Surety bonding program, including lists of participating bonding agencies.\n Find an SBA Resource Partner for free counseling, consulting, and mentoring:https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance\n Businesses can use this link to connect with the Women's Business Center, Small Business Development Center, or SCORE.\n Contact the Fresno SBA District Office:The Fresno SBA District office serves 15 counties in the San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast including the 23rdCongressional District.To reach the SBA, businesses can emailfresno@sba.govor call (559) 487-5791.\n\nCSUB Small Business Development Center (SBDC):\nThe CSUBSmall Business Development Center (SBDC) was to created to helpsmall businessesand aspiring entrepreneurs inKern, Inyo and Mono Counties by providingexpert services like counsulting and training at low or no costs.\nGeneral Information:https://csubsbdc.com/csu-bakersfield-sbdc-central-california-sbdc\n\nMinority Business Development Agency (MBDA):\nThe U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is afederal agencydedicated to the growthof minority business enterprises.\n\nGeneral Services Administration (GSA):\nGSA offers several resources and access to unique contracting opportunities forsmall businesses.\nMission Community Services Corporation-Kern Women's Business Center:\nMission Community Service Corporation hosts the Women's Business Center in Kern County to assist women and minority-owned businesses and no-profitsrun successful businesses through start-up classes and workshops.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/resource-guide-for-small-businesses"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8477361407130957, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}