I request training and/or business counseling service from Missouri APEX Accelerators (Missouri APEX), funded through the Department of Defense (DoD) and/or the Missouri Small Business Development Center (Missouri SBDC), funded through Small Business Administration (SBA) or an SBA Resource Partner. I agree to cooperate should I be selected to participate in surveys designed to evaluate these services, impact, and/or make improvements on services. I permit SBA/DoD or its agent the use of my name and address for SBA/DoD surveys and information mailings regarding SBA/DoD products and services. I understand that any information disclosed will be held in strict confidence. DoD and SBA will not provide your personal information to commercial entities. I authorize SBA/DoD to furnish relevant information to the assigned management counselor(s). I further understand that the counselor(s) agrees not to: 1) recommend goods or services from sources in which he/she has an interest, and 2) accept fees or commissions developing from this counseling relationship. In consideration of the counselor(s) furnishing management or technical assistance, I waive all claims against SBA/DoD personnel, and that of its Resource Partners and host organizations, arising from this assistance.
Please note: The estimated burden for completing this form is 3 minutes. Comments on the burden should be sent to: U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, SW, Washington, DC 20416, and to: Desk Officer SBA, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Room 10202, Washington, D.C., 20503. OMB Approval (3245-0324). PLEASE DO NOT SEND FORMS TO OMB.
I certify that I am legally authorized to receive taxpayer-funded assistance under federal law. I understand that pursuant to Executive Order 14218 (February 19, 2025), the Missouri Small Business Development Center is prohibited from providing services funded by taxpayer dollars to individuals not lawfully present in the United States. I affirm that the information provided is accurate.