Request for Nominations; Invention, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Advisory Committee
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The SBA Office of Investment and Innovation is issuing this notice to solicit nominations of current or former small business owner, community leader, official from a small business trade association or academic institution, or member of the innovation community to be considered for appointment by the SBA Administrator as a member of the Invention, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Advisory Committee (IIEAC). The Committee serves as an independent source to provide information, advice, and recommendations to the Administrator on matters broadly related the U.S. startup and small business innovation ecosystem, and more specifically supporting innovation across the U.S.; developing and/or evolving SBA programs and services to address commercialization hurdles; addressing vulnerabilities and gaps in funding domestic invention and innovation; facilitating and enabling broad access and participation in Federal innovation support and funding programs.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 219 (Tuesday, November 15, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68567-68568]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-24842]
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Request for Nominations; Invention, Innovation, and
Entrepreneurship Advisory Committee
AGENCY: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
ACTION: Solicitation of nominations.
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SUMMARY: The SBA Office of Investment and Innovation is issuing this
notice to solicit nominations of current or former small business
owner, community leader, official from a small business trade
association or academic institution, or member of the innovation
community to be considered for appointment by the SBA Administrator as
a member of the Invention, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Advisory
Committee (IIEAC). The Committee serves as an independent source to
provide information, advice, and recommendations to the Administrator
on matters broadly related the U.S. startup and small business
innovation ecosystem, and more specifically supporting innovation
across the U.S.; developing and/or evolving SBA programs and services
to address commercialization hurdles; addressing vulnerabilities and
gaps in funding domestic invention and innovation; facilitating and
enabling broad access and participation in Federal innovation support
and funding programs.
DATES: Nominations for membership on the IIEAC will be accepted on a
rolling basis. After initial committee member selection, membership
will be filled as positions become available.
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be emailed to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e0a9a9a5a1a3a0938281ce878f96"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1c5555595d5f5c6f7e7d327b736a">[email protected]</span></a> with the
subject line: IIEAC Nomination.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nathaniel Putnam, Policy Analyst,
Office of Investment and Innovation, (202)714-1632, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fab3b3bfbbb9ba89989bd49d958c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="95dcdcd0d4d6d5e6f7f4bbf2fae3">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee is tasked with examining the
issues, challenges, and obstacles facing U.S. innovation economy
stakeholders in these subject areas. Nominations of qualified
candidates are being sought to fill vacancies on the IIEAC. IIEAC
members are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the SBA
Administrator for terms of no longer than two years. IIEAC members
serve without compensation but will be reimbursed for authorized
travel-related expenses at per diem rates established by GSA when asked
to perform official duties as an IIEAC member.
The SBA is seeking nominations from members of the public.
Qualifications
The requirements for nominations to the IIEAC include:
[cir] Current or former small business owner;
[cir] Community leader;
[cir] Official from a small business trade association or academic
institution;
[cir] Member of the innovation community.
Nomination Process
Nominees should send a letter of self-nomination or a letter of
nomination from a peer, professional organization,
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society, or member of Congress. The letter should highlight
accomplishments and experience working with small businesses in
relevant subject matter areas relating to innovation and investment.
Along with the Nominee Information Form and resume, nominees should
include the following:
<bullet> Full name of nominee
<bullet> Occupation
<bullet> Physical address
<bullet> Telephone number
<bullet> Email address
Please email all nomination information to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#115858545052516273703f767e67"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="baf3f3fffbf9fac9d8db94ddd5cc">[email protected]</span></a>.
Authority: The Invention, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Advisory
Committee (IIEAC) is a discretionary advisory committee permitted by
section 8(b)(13) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(b)) and was
created at the discretion of the SBA Administrator. The Committee is
being established in accordance with the provisions of theFederal
Advisory Committee Act,as amended, 5 U.S.C. app.
Dated: November 9, 2022.
Andrienne Johnson,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-24842 Filed 11-14-22; 8:45 am]
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