🔍 The Search Begins
The SEC is actively looking for candidates to fill vacancies in its Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee. This committee plays a pivotal role in advising the SEC on a myriad of rules, regulations, and policies impacting small businesses, including those that are publicly traded with a market cap under $250 million.
This isn’t just a call for anyone with a business card. The SEC wants a diverse spectrum of leaders, investors, and advisors who have their fingers on the pulse of the small business ecosystem. If you’ve got the experience and the drive, this could be your chance to make a real impact.
💼 What’s the Committee All About?
Established under the SEC Small Business Advocate Act of 2016, the committee isn't just a talking shop. It provides actionable advice on key areas such as:
- Capital raising for emerging, privately held small businesses
- Trading in securities of these emerging companies
- Public reporting and governance requirements for smaller public companies
SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins emphasized the committee's role, noting, > “The Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee serves the important function of advising the Commission on achieving its three-part mission.”
📅 Mark Your Calendars
If you’re interested in joining, you’d better act fast. The deadline to throw your hat in the ring is February 20, 2026. Potential candidates should email a letter of interest to smallbusiness@sec.gov detailing their relevant experience.
And, speaking of experience, the SEC is looking for individuals who have:
- Represented emerging companies in securities offerings or IPOs
- Served as officers or directors of small businesses
- Advised smaller public companies or their investors
- Worked in the securities marketplace for emerging or smaller public companies
If you check any of these boxes, you might just be what the SEC is looking for.
