.President Biden has signed a major disaster declaration for southeast Texas. This covers the April floods across several counties and yesterday’s powerful storms in Houston. SBA disaster teams will deliver every resource available. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

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: score.org

Happy National I Love My State Parks Week! Had the chance to visit the beautiful Kinzua Bridge State Park with Senator Bob Casey. 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! sba.gov/local-assistan…

Small businesses POWER 🚀 rural economies and communities across America!

Learn about resources to help rural-owned businesses start and grow: sba.gov/rural

South Asian Americans have a rich history of entrepreneurship and small business ownership.

Spoke to Indian American Impact at the White House about SBA’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: sba.gov/504

SBA 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: sba.gov/article/2024/0…

#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: sba.gov/about-sba/orga…

#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!

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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 SBA has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the government!

Just announced: SBA has been ranked as 7 of the top 10 best midsize agencies to work in the federal government in 2023!

Learn more: sba.gov/article/2024/0…
#WorkAtSBA : sba.gov/about-sba/work…

Small business resilience was a recurring topic during Day 1 of the #BuildingDisasterResilience Conference, highlighting the critical need for robust support systems. Isabel Casillas Guzman joined us on the main stage to discuss SBA'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 SBA works tirelessly to support the agency’s efforts to help entrepreneurs pursue the American dream of business ownership. On behalf of President Biden and the Biden-Harris Administration, thank you!

📍 If your #smallbiz is in a historically underutilized business zone, it may be eligible for the HUBZone program, which helps small businesses compete for set-aside federal contracts!

🗺️ Explore the #HUBZone map and learn how to get certified: sba.gov/hubzone

SBA Regional Administrator Allen Thomas presented during the Triangle AI Summit in Durham, NC hosted by Morrisville, NC Council Member Steve Rao. SBA supports entrepreneurs as they incorporate AI into their everyday lives #AccessToCapital SBA North Carolina

Happening TODAY at 1pm ET!

Register now: readytalk.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?…

When disasters strike, SBA assistance can help business owners, homeowners, renters and nonprofits recover: sba.gov/disaster

Assistance can also be used to mitigate your home or business against future disasters: sba.gov/mitigation