Notice2022-25193
Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under OMB Review
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Published
November 18, 2022
Issuing agencies
Small Business Administration
Abstract
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and OMB procedures, SBA is publishing this notice to allow all interested member of the public an additional 30 days to provide comments on the proposed collection of information.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 222 (Friday, November 18, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69380-69381]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-25193]
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under OMB Review
AGENCY: Small Business Administration.
ACTION: 30-Day notice.
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SUMMARY: The Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking approval
from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information
collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction
Act and OMB procedures, SBA is publishing this notice to allow all
interested member of the public an additional 30 days to provide
comments on the proposed collection of information.
DATES: Submit comments on or before December 19, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for this information
collection request should be sent within 30 days of publication of this
notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular
information collection request by selecting ``Small Business
Administration;'' ``Currently Under Review,'' then select the ``Only
Show ICR for Public Comment'' checkbox. This information collection can
be identified by title and/or OMB Control Number.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may obtain a copy of the
information collection and supporting documents from the Agency
Clearance Office at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d99aacabadb0aaf78bb0bab199aabbb8f7beb6af"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a7e4d2d5d3ced489f5cec4cfe7d4c5c689c0c8d1">[email protected]</span></a>; (202) 205-7030, or from
<a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The SBA Emerging Leaders (EL) initiative was
designed to strengthen and grow existing local entrepreneur communities
in historically distressed cities. The key goals of the program are to
(1) increase small business growth and survival, and (2) promote
economic growth in distressed communities by providing employment
opportunities as well as necessary goods and services. To achieve these
goals, the program offers executives of high-growth small businesses a
five-month executive leader education series, free of charge, that
provide the networks, resources, and knowledge required to promote a
sustainable business growth, create jobs, and contribute to the
economic well-
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being of local communities. In 2022, the program was revamped under the
new name, T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined. The revised program
provides training that customizes content for small businesses' unique
needs, increases accessibility through a virtual component, and
specifically promotes business ecosystem connections among business
owners, government agencies, and the financial community. This
information collection is necessary for SBA to understand the progress
made by the T.H.R.I.V.E. program toward achieving its goals.
The evaluation will be used to track participants' business growth,
to provide guidance to the program training contractor on areas for
additional assistance, and to increase SBA's understanding of the
program outcome trends. This evaluation aims to examine the program
participants' business growth outcomes including revenue, profits, job
creation, and business survival. The evaluation also describes the
population of program participants--their businesses, business
management practices, experiences with the program, and satisfaction
with and perceived effectiveness of the program. Over the previous
years, the evaluation results have helped to track the program
performance outcomes and provide suggestions for program improvements
to better facilitate small business growth. The results are also
expected to provide suggestions for improving future evaluations.
The following surveys are conducted with the program participants:
(1) the application form before the program enrollment, (2) the intake
survey before the training, (3) the module feedback form during the
training, (4) the feedback survey right after the graduation, and (5)
the follow-up survey annually up to three years after graduation. The
application form examines the eligibility status of the enrollees,
obtains their contact information, and asks for their business goals.
The data from the Intake survey is used to determine baseline levels of
business outcomes, the use of management practices, and the extent to
which the target population for the program is reached. The module
feedback form assesses the participants' experience with each of the
eight modules of the training program. The feedback survey is used to
measure participant satisfaction with the training activities and to
suggest training adjustments, if necessary. The annual follow-up survey
tracks changes in the small business owner's management practices and
business outcomes for three years after graduation from the program.
The data collection covers four cohorts of program participants. The
given year participants complete the application form, intake survey,
module feedback, and feedback survey. The three cohorts of participants
who graduated from the program one, two, and three years prior complete
the follow-up survey.
Solicitation of Public Comments
Comments may be submitted on (a) whether the collection of
information is necessary for the agency to properly perform its
functions; (b) whether the burden estimates are accurate; (c) whether
there are ways to minimize the burden, including through the use of
automated techniques or other forms of information technology; and (d)
whether there are ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information.
Title: The SBA Emerging Leaders (EL) initiative was designed to
strengthen and grow existing local entrepreneur communities in
historically distressed cities. The key goals of the program are to (1)
increase small business growth and survival, and (2) promote economic
growth in distressed communities by providing employment opportunities
as well as necessary goods and services. To achieve these goals, the
program offers executives of high-growth small businesses a five-month
executive leader education series, free of charge, that provide the
networks, resources, and knowledge required to promote a sustainable
business growth, create jobs, and contribute to the economic well-being
of local communities. In 2022, the program was revamped under the new
name, T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined. The revised program
provides training that customizes content for small businesses' unique
needs, increases accessibility through a virtual component, and
specifically promotes business ecosystem connections among business
owners, government agencies, and the financial community. This
information collection is necessary for SBA to understand the progress
made by the T.H.R.I.V.E. program toward achieving its goals.
The evaluation will be used to track participants' business growth,
to provide guidance to the program training contractor on areas for
additional assistance, and to increase SBA's understanding of the
program outcome trends. This evaluation aims to examine the program
participants' business growth outcomes including revenue, profits, job
creation, and business survival. The evaluation also describes the
population of program participants--their businesses, business
management practices, experiences with the program, and satisfaction
with and perceived effectiveness of the program. Over the previous
years, the evaluation results have helped to track the program
performance outcomes and provide suggestions for program improvements
to better facilitate small business growth. The results are also
expected to provide suggestions for improving future evaluations.
The following surveys are conducted with the program participants:
(1) the application form before the program enrollment, (2) the intake
survey before the training, (3) the module feedback form during the
training, (4) the feedback survey right after the graduation, and (5)
the follow-up survey annually up to three years after graduation. The
application form examines the eligibility status of the enrollees,
obtains their contact information, and asks for their business goals.
The data from the Intake survey is used to determine baseline levels of
business outcomes, the use of management practices, and the extent to
which the target population for the program is reached. The module
feedback form assesses the participants' experience with each of the
eight modules of the training program. The feedback survey is used to
measure participant satisfaction with the training activities and to
suggest training adjustments, if necessary. The annual follow-up survey
tracks changes in the small business owner's management practices and
business outcomes for three years after graduation from the program.
The data collection covers four cohorts of program participants. The
given year participants complete the application form, intake survey,
module feedback, and feedback survey. The three cohorts of participants
who graduated from the program one, two, and three years prior complete
the follow-up survey.
OMB Control Number: 3245-0394.
Title: T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined.
Description of Respondents: Existing local entrepreneur communities
in historically distressed cities.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,644.
Estimated Annual Responses: 5,644.
Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 4,851.
Curtis Rich,
Agency Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-25193 Filed 11-17-22; 8:45 am]
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