MIAMI, Fl. – On Monday, March 21, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, will visit the Miami area to meet with small business owners and SBA resource partners. She will be joined by Representatives Wilson and Salazar as they host small business roundtables.
In addition to the roundtables, Administrator Guzman will visit and tour local small businesses and a small manufacturer to listen to their stories and their needs as they move beyond the challenges that arose from the pandemic. She will also highlight the progress made by the SBA in her first year as Administrator, as well as upcoming opportunities for small businesses resulting from President Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Made in America plan.
In addition to Representatives Wilson and Salazar, Administrator Guzman will be joined by SBA Associate Administrator for Government Contracting & Business Development, Bibi Hidalgo, SBA Southeast Regional Administrator Allen Thomas, and SBA Florida District Director Jon “Malcolm” Richards.
This visit marks the Administrator’s first official visit to Miami, FL. In her first year in office, Administrator Guzman has visited 27 states and U.S. territories, including Puerto Rico, and over 42 cities.
Media are invited to join these events but must RSVP by 5:00 p.m. EDT, Sunday, March 20, for credentialing and trip locations.
WHEN: Monday, March 21, 2022
WHERE: Miami, including Little Havana and Miami Gardens areas
WHO:
Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, U.S. Small Business Administration
Bibi Hidalgo, SBA Associate Administrator for Government Contracting & Business Development
Allen Thomas, SBA Southeast Regional Administrator
Frederica Wilson, U.S. Representative (Florida-24)
Maria Salazar, U.S. Representative (Florida-27)
Jon “Malcolm” Richards, SBA Florida District Director
WHY:
The SBA highlights local small businesses and touts the one-year anniversary of SBA Administrator Guzman. SBA celebrates the accomplishments of women-owned businesses in Miami in celebration of Women’s History Month.
MEDIA RSVP:
Please RSVP to Lola Kress at lola.kress@sba.gov by 5:00 p.m. EDT, Sunday, March 20, with the reporter’s name and press outlet. Space is limited, so early responses are recommended.
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About the U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.