[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 219 (Tuesday, November 15, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68567-68568]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[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 [email protected] with the 
subject line: IIEAC Nomination.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nathaniel Putnam, Policy Analyst, 
Office of Investment and Innovation, (202)714-1632, [email protected].

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:

 Full name of nominee
 Occupation
 Physical address
 Telephone number
 Email address

    Please email all nomination information to [email protected].
    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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