LOS ANGELES – On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman visited Los Angeles and Ontario, CA to meet with area small business owners, and highlight the variety of SBA resources available to both current and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Administrator Guzman began the day by participating in a roundtable discussion with resource partners and small business owners at the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles in recognition of Jewish History Month. The discussion focused on how the federal government can continue to address the needs of business owners through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
Following the roundtable, Administrator Guzman joined representatives from Congresswoman Torres’ office for a tour of Signfastic, a small business in Ontario focused on American manufacturing. Under the Biden Administration, the economy added over 800,000 manufacturing jobs – the most in nearly 30 years. Through a whole-of-government approach, the Biden Administration continues to focus on strengthening supply chains and expanding opportunities for small businesses to grow domestic manufacturing. To end the day, the Administrator participated in a town hall, hosted by Congresswoman Torres’ office and AmPac, sharing with local leaders, entrepreneurs, and resource partners how the SBA and Congress can continue working together to ensure entrepreneurs receive the help, resources, and funding they need to start and grow their businesses.
For follow-up interview requests for Administrator Guzman, please contact Mila Myles at mila.myles@sba.gov.
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The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. 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, 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.