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.

More small businesses should know: the U.S. government is the single largest purchaser of goods and services in the world—$700B per year.

Thank you Georgia Tech APEX Accelerator and DoD Small Business for your partnership, and inviting me to share SBA contracting resources.

Hurricanes, wildfires, and other disasters devastate communities.

Today at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation #BuildingDisasterResilience conference, I discussed how SBA helps businesses and the communities they serve recover and build resilience in the wake of disaster.

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander entrepreneurs power America's economy! Yesterday, the SBA team & I joined @MazieHirono, Judy Chu, White House Initiative on AA and NHPIs's Krystal Ka‘ai, and President Biden Deputy Assistant Erika Mortisugu for a discussion with inspiring business leaders.

Looking forward to speaking to U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation president Carolyn Cawley during tomorrow's fireside chat at the #BuildingDisasterResilience conference! I'll be discussing SBA's efforts to help communities prepare for & recover from disasters Learn more: uscc.foundation/3Us8O45

Proud to be part of White House Initiative on AA and NHPIs’s 25 years of #LastingLegacies .

As a former Commissioner, I’ve seen first-hand the impact this Initiative has made advancing social and economic opportunities for our communities. On to the next 25 years of impact.

Businesses lose $23B a year to childcare challenges faced by employees. That’s why the Biden-Harris Administration is prioritizing tackling the structural issues impacting the childcare sector like high costs for families and inadequate supply of care.

#DayWithoutChildCare

We’re in the midst of a historic Small Business Boom with a record 17.5 million new business applications filed under the Biden-Harris Administration. I joined Rep. Pete Aguilar to meet with local #smallbiz owners and leaders to discuss ways we can continue to support them.

Lucky Farms has been providing nourishing produce to Californians and other customers throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Today, I joined Rep. Pete Aguilar to discuss how SBA can continue to support Lucky Farms and other AANHPI-owned small businesses. #AANHPImonth

Under President Biden, nearly 18 million Americans have applied to start a business, with Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander entrepreneurs launching new businesses at high rates. In FY23, SBA backed $6.4 billion in loans to AANHPI-owned businesses.

Business is a family affair for Laymon Candy Company. Four generations have been specializing in manufacturing chocolates, brittle, fudge, taffy and other classic confections! Remember to #shopsmall and support your local small businesses this Mother’s Day.

Hispanic entrepreneurs SBA backed in North Florida last year create 2000+ local jobs.

Started my day in Jacksonville with an interview with FCHCC on Rumba 106.9. Under President Biden, SBA lending to Hispanic small businesses is up 2X to $3B per year.

Asian American entrepreneurs’ dynamism and ingenuity makes America stronger.

SBA is proud to support AAPI small businesses. Last year, SBA backed 7,500 loans to AAPI-owned businesses— ~$6.4B— up 44% under President Biden.

#AAPIHeritageMonth

In Michigan, Vice President Harris announced $100 million in funding and resources for small- and medium-sized auto manufacturers and autoworkers.

.President Biden and I want to ensure small business owners and entrepreneurs across our nation have access to resources to start and grow their businesses.

Visit WH.gov/EconomicOpport… to learn how we are investing in your dream.

We have seen record growth in Black-owned small businesses under the Biden-Harris Administration — including Joe Louis Southern Kitchen, which Johnny opened in 2021.

Joe Louis' tenacity and spirit is alive and well here in Detroit. Thank you for having me today.

For too long, Black entrepreneurs have faced disparities in access to capital and government contracts. This has created obstacles to starting and growing their businesses.

President Biden and I are fighting to build a nation where everyone has the opportunity to compete and prosper.

President Biden and I pledged to increase federal contracts for minority-owned small businesses by 50%.

I am proud to share that we are on track to get that done by the end of next year.