Our nation would not exist without the blood, sweat, and tears, and without the determination, dreams, and contributions of Black Americans. As we host the first-ever White House Brunch in Celebration of Black Excellence, we honor this simple truth: Black history is American

Great visit from the Dilawar Syed! Alabama thanks you for your visit to the 28th Booker T. Washington Economic Development Summit. SBA Southeast

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Advocacy spotlights Hispanic-owned businesses. Did you know Hispanics and Latinos in the U.S.: 💡 Own more than 5.1 million businesses. 💡 Employed 2.9 million workers. Check out more highlights below: ow.ly/EuvG50Tphpj

The Biden-Harris administration is investing $4.2B to upgrade Las Vegas’ airport, build Brightline’s new rail line to LA and more. Thank you Vegas Chamber for inviting me to share how SBA is supporting the new class of entrepreneurs emerging to support this ecosystem in NV.

Thank you SBA Dilawar Syed, Dilawar Syed, for your recent visit to Alabama! We appreciate your wise words at the Booker T. Washington 28th Economic Summit at TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY and dedication to all small businesses across the nation. 🎆 #SBA #smallbusiness #Alabama SBA

Heading to Sacramento, CA. Will learn firsthand the devastating impact of wildfires. @sbagov Disaster Response team is ready to help when our partners in CA are ready.

Loans backed by SBA to women-owned small businesses has grown more than 2x under President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Met with the founders of Clutch, a women-owned firm in Sacramento, CA leading with the values of optimism, connection and drive.

800K+ small businesses in California are owned by Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders. Honored to speak at CA Commission on API American Affairs’s inaugural policy summit, and share SBA funding, counseling, and contracting resources.

Small businesses are the heart of our communities. I am proud that a record 19 million new small business applications have been filed during the Biden-Harris Administration.

Great to spend time with entrepreneurs in Lubbock, TX last week. Home to Texas Tech University, the city is emerging as an innovation hub in healthcare, agriculture, and renewable energy. Team SBA West Texas is proud to partner. 📺 kcbd.com/2024/09/13/wes…

The U.S. government is the largest single purchaser of products and services in the world and is required by law to consider buying from small businesses! Learn how to start selling to federal agencies and grow sales: sba.gov/contracting

Investing in skilled workforce is key to supporting manufacturing boom under President Biden & Vice President Kamala Harris. Jackson Area Manufacturing Association (JAMA) is building a training facility for machinists, welders, & crane operators in Michigan. Discussed how SBA can support local manufacturers

Under President Biden & Vice President Kamala Harris, we’re investing $12.3B in public infrastructure, clean energy, and manufacturing in Michigan. Addressed entrepreneurs and community leaders in Bangla Town in Detroit, MI on how SBA can support growth with loans, gov contracts, and grants.

From day one of our Administration, President Biden and I have fought to ensure entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business owners have the resources they need to start a business and achieve their dreams. Visit EconomicOpportunity.gov to find out how we are investing in you.

Asian American entrepreneurs have made tremendous contributions to our economy. Honored to speak White House Initiative on AA and NHPIs Policy Summit about SBA reforms to streamline lending, expand innovation grants, & grow gov contracts. In FY23, $6.4B in loans & $9B in gov contracts went to AANHPIs.

Important Hurricane #Helene updates ➡️ fema.gov/press-release/… U.S. Coast Guard Department of Defense 🇺🇸 USACE HQ

Helene has made landfall, causing life-threatening flooding. Businesses and communities, now is the time to act. Move to safety, avoid flooded roads, and have a plan. Visit sba.gov/prepare for resources to help build resilience and protect your business. Stay safe!

.President Biden approved a major disaster declaration for Florida & North Carolina. Residents & business owners in the designated areas are eligible for federal assistance. Apply via: disasterassistance.gov More info ⤵️ FL: fema.gov/press-release/… NC: fema.gov/press-release/… #Helene