Thanks to President Trump’s historic fair-trade agenda, American manufacturing is making a comeback - and the U.S. Small Business Administration is prepared to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout this revitalization. As SBA Regional Administrator for the Atlantic Region, I am working with SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler to strengthen American economic power and national security by empowering our small manufacturers. Our efforts support President Trump’s agenda to create good paying jobs, reinforce domestic supply chains, promote fair trade, and revive the blue-collar boom of his first term.
We are fostering a small business climate unseen in years, where "Made in America" is a meaningful concept driving local economies and creating quality jobs. The recently launched SBA Made in America Manufacturing Initiative supports President Trump’s broader vision for revitalizing U.S. manufacturing by improving access to capital, promoting workforce development, streamlining regulations, and building dedicated infrastructure for small manufacturers.
How do we make Made in America a reality? We bring production back to the United States. Onshoring your production efforts has huge benefits- not only to our country, but to your bottom line. One of the biggest reasons firms move their production to United States soil is related to cost. Small businesses may save on expenses related to transportation, materials and labor. By onshoring your production, you decrease the potential challenges presented by supply chain issues. It is also easier to keep an eye on quality when production is moved to the U.S. The benefits to producing your product locally by far outweigh those from producing overseas- not only for your own bottom line, but for our Nation’s economy as a whole.
The SBA has developed its free onshoring portal located at www.sba.gov/manufacturing that arms small businesses with the tools big business use every day, allowing small business owners to connect with verified domestic manufacturers, producers, and suppliers. The Agency’s free handbook help entrepreneurs navigate the portal, and you have the ability to be listed as a domestic supplier further diversifying your customer base. This is a great starting place for any business looking to bring their production to the U.S. and be listed as a domestic supply source.
Beyond these great resources, the SBA team and our resource partners stand by ready to assist from every state across the nation. Please remember to let SBA help you be 100% Made in America. Together, we can strengthen small business profitability, create more American jobs, and further strengthen our domestic economy.
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About the U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of entrepreneurship. As the leading voice for small businesses within the federal government, the SBA empowers job creators with the resources and support they need to start, grow, and 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.