SBA expands outreach to small IT business owners: establishes alliance with CompTIA to increase small business awareness.

• Position: Computing Technology Industry Association - Brief article

On August 5, 2010, the US Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it had reached an agreement to strengthen outreach efforts and expand development opportunities for small businesses in the information technology (IT) industry. The agreement was signed by the SBA and the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA).

CompTIA is a nonprofit trade association that advances the global interests of IT professionals and companies, including manufacturers, distributors, resellers, and educational institutions. CompTIA provides education and training to individuals underrepresented in the IT industry. The strategic alliance is part of SBA's ongoing effort to support small business development initiatives in critical business sectors.

SBA and CompTIA will coordinate efforts to support entrepreneurs in the...