Scaling Up: How the Government Supports Entrepreneurs

This event took place on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 4:00 PM UTC.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lead the U.S. response in supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout the pandemic. SBA had unprecedented impact on the nation’s small businesses through programs like the Paycheck Protection Program, the Shuttered Venues Operators Grant, and the Community Navigator pilot program. SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman is leading the agency through this time of historic growth and is focused on creating a more resilient, inclusive, and accessible entrepreneurial ecosystem. Throughout this fireside chat, Administrator Guzman will discuss the state of the nation’s small businesses, challenges to entrepreneurship, and how the SBA is using its historic growth to reach all entrepreneurs. Venue: Hilton Austin Downtown, Room 400-402 Isabella Guzman