WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Small Business Administration today recognized the performance, commitment and support to small business of the top SBA lenders in the nation. Six banks and two small business finance corporations were honored for their outstanding achievements in helping small business with their financing needs.

Washington, DC – The dynamics of the intersection of race and gender were the focus of research findings released today at the national symposium Research to Roadmap:  Accelerating the Growth of Businesses Owned by Women of Color convened by the Center for Women’s Business Research.