https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sba-rule-change-makes-110-000-more-businesses-eligible-for-benefitsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sba-rule-change-makes-110-000-more-businesses-eligible-for-benefitshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sba-rule-change-makes-110-000-more-businesses-eligible-for-benefits#u46791Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:55:58 +0000The Small Business Administration proposes updating size standards to grant more companies access to federal benefits and contracts. Estimates on the number of newly eligible businesses vary between 110,000 and 114,000. The proposal includes sweeping changes for IT and consulting firms, as well as higher size standards for Alaska Native Corporations, Tribal, and Native Hawaiian Organization government contractors. Additionally, the SBA aims to extend small business status to 4,471 credit unions.Why it mattersSize standards determine which companies qualify for specialized government contractin