Made in America Manufacturing Series - Session I: SBA Funding for Onshoring and Manufacturing Expansion

Event description

This Event is Part of the Made in America Manufacturing Series
This two-part virtual series will highlight SBA funding opportunities and resource partner assistance available to help manufacturers strengthen domestic operations, expand production capacity, and capitalize on Made in America opportunities.

Session I: SBA Funding for Onshoring and Manufacturing Expansion 
Join the SBA Houston District Office and the SBA Office of Manufacturing & Trade for an informative session on funding opportunities available to small businesses looking to expand U.S. manufacturing, strengthen domestic supply chains, or bring production back to the United States. Participants will gain practical insights into how SBA-backed financing can help businesses increase production capacity, improve supply chain resilience, invest in workforce development, and capitalize on opportunities created by the Made in America initiative.  Attendees will hear directly from SBA’s Export Finance Manager and have an opportunity to ask questions about funding solutions.

Topics will Include:

• SBA Working Capital Pilot (WCP) 
• Export Working Capital Program (EWCP)
• International Trade Loan (ITL)
• Manufacturers’ Access to Revolving Credit (MARC)
• Financing options for equipment, inventory, facility expansion, and operational growth

Who Should Attend:

• Manufacturers, startups, small business owners, distributors, importers, exporters, suppliers, and entrepreneurs interested in expanding domestic operations and strengthening U.S.-based production.

UPCOMING IN THIS SERIES:

• Session II: Resources & Technical Assistance for Onshoring and Manufacturing Expansion - Thursday, July 23 | 1:00pm-2:00pm CT | REGISTER