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Small Business Administration
At a Glance


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Mission:
Maintains and strengthens the Nations economy by aiding, counseling, assisting, and protecting the interests of small businesses and by helping families and businesses recover from national disasters.

Overall rank: 30
Overall score: 43.9
Number of employees: 2813
Employee trend: 3315(Sept. 01), 3217(Sept. 02), 3120(Sept. 03)
Headquarters: Washington, D.C.
Other locations: Regional offices in Boston, MA; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Fort Worth, TX; Kansas City, MO; Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; and Seattle, WA.

People who joined the agency in 2003: 37 (1% of workforce)
    Average 2001-2003: 48
People who left the agency in 2003: 222 (7% of workforce)
    Average 2001-2003: 212

Diversity profile Percentage
Male 44%
Female 56%
White 61%
Black 24%
Hispanic 10%
American Indian 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4%
Self-reported disability 8%

Demographic Rankings (See full table) Score Rank
Men 42.3 29
Women 45.3 29
Under 40 47.9 28
40 and over 43.4 29
White 40.7 29
Black 46.5 29
American Indian 30.6 24
Hispanic 56.2 26
Asian/Pacific Islander 52.2 26

Best in Class Rankings (See full table) Score Rank
Employee skills/mission match 72.4 26
Strategic management 47.8 28
Teamwork 69.1 23
Effective leadership 42.4 27
Performance-based rewards & advancement 36.3 28
Training & development 44.4 29
Support for diversity 52.7 27
Pay & benefits 66 9
Family friendly culture & benefits 34.3 19
Work/life balance 55.3 28

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