Thinking about exporting, but not sure where to start? Join our webinar on 5/30 at 2pm ET to hear how SBA’s 2024
#SmallBiz
Exporter of the Year, Felipe Arroyave of Spectrum International started exporting and the resources he used along the way.
Register:
Democratizing access to capital has been at the heart of
@SBAgov
’s historic reforms under
@POTUS
.
Spoke at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Beltsville, MD about how this community can get access to SBA resources and growth capital.
.
@POTUS
has signed a major disaster declaration for southeast Texas. This covers the April floods across several counties and yesterday’s powerful storms in Houston.
@SBAgov
disaster teams will deliver every resource available.
Small business owners: Are you looking for a mentor?
SBA resource partner SCORE provides free mentoring and other services that can help you avoid common mistakes and guide your business down the path of success!
Find a mentor near you:
Happy National I Love My State Parks Week! Had the chance to visit the beautiful Kinzua Bridge State Park with
@SenBobCasey
. While the Skywalk is under construction, the Lookout will remain open — so be sure to stop by to support the park and the surrounding businesses!
✨ Lita Abele is living the American dream of business ownership!
Lita immigrated from the Philippines and started out as a housekeeper. Through hard work and determination, she launched and grew U.S. Lumber. Lita is the New Jersey
#SmallBiz
Person of the Year!
#AANHPIMonth
There are nearly 1,000 Small Business Development Centers across America that provide business training, counseling, and other services to help entrepreneurs start and grow businesses.
🔎 Find an SBDC near you!
Woman-owned Lobo Fitness is one of many small businesses that make rural communities vibrant! With help from her local Small Business Development Center and an SBA-backed loan, Jillian Chittester started and grew the business, which provides personal training and other services.
The Small Business Boom is powering towns like Kane, Pennsylvania! Honored to join
@SenBobCasey
, Kane Mayor Brandy Schimp, and Kane Area Development Center Director Kate Kennedy to meet business owners in this remarkable community. When you’re visiting rural towns, shop local!
South Asian Americans have a rich history of entrepreneurship and small business ownership.
Spoke to
@IA_Impact
at the White House about
@SBAgov
’s reforms to democratize access to capital and innovation programs to support continued growth.
An SBA 504 loan can provide up to $5 million to help small businesses:
🏢 Purchase or renovate real estate
⚙️ Buy long term fixed assets such as machinery and equipment
🔄 Refinance debt
➕ And more
Learn how to apply:
@SBAgov
announced that 3 organizations received funding awards to deliver SBA’s Women Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program.
Learn more about them and sign up for a WVETP:
#VetBiz
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander entrepreneurs own nearly 3 million businesses and employ more than 5 million workers!
Learn about resources to help AANHPI-owned businesses start and grow:
#AANHPIMonth
I recently met Ada Chen, the founder and CEO of Erleia, a sustainable skincare business. Ada is one of millions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander entrepreneurs who help power our economy and make communities vibrant.
#AANHPIMonth
💫 Think about your community. Think about giving back.
Words of wisdom for aspiring business owners by Craig Charles, president of Crown Cutz Academy.
Craig is the Tennessee Small Business Person of the Year!
#TinyMicInterviews
🎤
#SmallBusinessWeek
🎉
Our dedicated, mission-driven team helps entrepreneurs start and grow resilient businesses – and their impact is clear as we celebrate America's historic Small Business Boom. I'm proud that
@SBAgov
has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the government!
Small business resilience was a recurring topic during Day 1 of the
#BuildingDisasterResilience
Conference, highlighting the critical need for robust support systems.
@SBAIsabel
joined us on the main stage to discuss
@SBAgov
's role in disaster response and recovery.
Randy and Randolph were immigrant brothers who dreamed of bringing diverse cuisine to their local community.
With the guidance of SCORE, they refined their business strategy and expanded their operation, resulting in $1,000,000 in revenue within two years!
#AAPIHeritageMonth
Day in and day out, our Senior Executive Service leadership team at
@SBAgov
works tirelessly to support the agency’s efforts to help entrepreneurs pursue the American dream of business ownership. On behalf of
@POTUS
and the Biden-Harris Administration, thank you!