Exchange Microbusiness News Weekly Roundup

Every week AEO will gather small business headlines and links from online media publications and blogs. Here’s what was in the news the week of February 16.

AEO IN THE NEWS

Recession ups U.S. demand for microloans
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29258701/

As Credit Dries Up, More Owners Seek Microloans
http://news.yahoo.com/s/bw/20090216/bs_bw/0962s0902018039571

In Credit Crunch, People Turn to Payday Loans, Microloanshttp://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/2009/02/16/credit-crunch-payday-loans-microloans/

Microfinance in the U.S.A. about to explode?
http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/02/17/microfinance-in-the-u-s-a-about-to-explode/



SMALL BUSINESS NEWS

Bill Clinton: Stimulus Package Should Do More for Small Business
http://blogs.wsj.com/independentstreet/2009/02/17/bill-clinton-stimulus-package-should-do-more-for-small-business/

Smaller lenders see opportunities in SBA loan programs http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/business/articles/2009/02/16/20090216stim-biz-SBAstimulus.html


Small Businesses Face More Fraud in Downturn
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123501158460619143.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

SBA Applauds Stimulus Bill, Planning Underway For Broadest, Quickest Small Business Impact
http://www.utahpulse.com/featured_article/sba-applauds-stimulus-bill-planning-underway-for-broadest-quickest-small-business-i

Stimulus Act - A Small Impact on Small Business Owners and Even Smaller for Women in Business
http://womeninbusiness.about.com/b/2009/02/18/stimulus-act-a-small-impact-on-small-business-owners-and-even-smaller-for-women-in-business.htm

Green incentives add millions to small business loan program
http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=51845