Meet Christopher Shawn McKeehan, Program Manager, Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs

 When a friend or family member asks what you do to help small businesses, what do you say?

SBA assists with creating and fostering of small businesses through financial, technical, and contract assistance.

What’s your favorite thing about what the SBA does for small businesses?

SBA leverages public and private partnerships to benefit small businesses. 

Is there a particular small business “success story” that comes to mind when you think about how the SBA helps people?

There is no particular story that comes to mind. However, SBA has this way of teaming together with our partners to meet the latest economic and customer demands. One example is when SBA launched the LowDoc Pilot Loan Program to assist lenders and small business alike to more easily access much needed capital. SBA has continually been able to work with our partners to provide easier, simpler ways of providing assistance.

Do you have any advice for entrepreneurs and small business owners out there?

Expect the best, plan for the worst, and never lose faith in yourself.