[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 219 (Tuesday, November 15, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 68568]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-24843]


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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION


Request for Nominations; Investment Capital 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 
owners, community leaders, officials from trade associations, 
investment institutions, and members of the investment community to be 
considered for appointment by the SBA Administrator as a member of the 
Investment Capital Advisory Committee (ICAC). The Committee serves as 
an independent source of advice, insights, and recommendations to SBA 
on matters broadly related to facilitating greater access and 
availability of patient investment capital for small business; 
promoting greater awareness of SBA investment and innovation division 
programs and services; cultivating greater public-private engagement, 
cooperation, and collaboration; developing and/or evolving SBA programs 
and services to address long-term capital access gaps faced by small 
businesses and the investment managers that seek to support them. 
Nominations of qualified candidates are being sought to fill vacancies 
on the ICAC. ICAC members are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of 
the SBA Administrator for terms of no longer than two years. ICAC 
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 ICAC member.

DATES: Nominations for membership on the ICAC 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: ICAC Nomination.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    The SBA is seeking nominations from members of the public.

Qualifications

    The requirements for nominations to the ICAC include:
     Former or current small business owner;
     Community leader;
     Official from a trade association or investment 
institution;
     Member of the investment community.

Nomination Process

    Nominees should send a letter of self-nomination or a letter of 
nomination from a peer, professional organization, 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 Investment Capital Advisory Committee is a 
discretionary advisory committee created by the Administrator of the 
U.S. Small Business Administration pursuant to section 8(b)(13) of the 
Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(b)). The ICAC is being established in 
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 
as amended, 5 U.S.C. app.

    Dated: November 9, 2022.
Andrienne Johnson,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-24843 Filed 11-14-22; 8:45 am]
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