Regional Advocates

Giving small employers a voice early in the process is key to reducing the negative impact of regulations on small businesses, increasing the level of regulatory compliance, and passing on cost savings to state economies. Regional Advocates help identify regulatory concerns of small business by monitoring the impact of federal and state policies at the grassroots level.

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    Leadership

    PIcture of Esther Vassar, Assistant Administrator, Ombusdman
    Assistant Administrator

    Esther H. Vassar was appointed National Ombudsman and Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Enforcement Fairness for the U. S. Small Business Administration in August 2009. In her former roles...

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    Office of Ombudsman
    409 3rd Street, S.W. Suite 7125
    Washington, DC 20024
    United States
    Fax: 202 481 5719
    TTY/TTD: 800-877-8339
    Toll Free: 888-734-3247