United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) is comprised of an eclectic group of government officials, directors of small business development centers, and academics in fields such as finance, marketing, management, and economics united by their common interest in entrepreneurship and small business.

As leaders in their fields, they are making an impact on government policy and on the development of small business and entrepreneurship. USASBE's forward-looking members are determined to remain on the cutting edge of research by extending the field of knowledge and shaping entrepreneurial thinking.*

The Coleman Foundation made the first grant to USASBE in 1992. Initial grants were awarded to provide a $1000 award to the best white paper on entrepreneurship, which were presented at the national conference. In 1997, the Foundation began supporting USASBE to grow the organization and extend its influence across the country. The organization's goal is to become the lead resource for disseminating entrepreneurship education and research across the country.

USASBE hosts an annual national entrepreneurship and small business conference and provides educational resources for their members. The next conference will be held January 2010. For more information about the organization or conference, please visit their website at www.usasbe.org.