Built America Magazine
CUTTING THROUGH THE RED TAPE
In her manufacturing and trade role, she ensures small business perspectives are represented in national trade discussions. “We review agreements and examine their impact on small business,” she says, “to make sure small business has a voice at the table.”
Small businesses often feel the weight of regulation first.
Through its Office of Advocacy and regulatory review initiatives, the SBA works to ensure small business voices are represented when federal rules are written, reviewed, or revised. If a regulation creates unintended hardship or disproportionately impacts small businesses, the SBA gathers data, conducts research, and brings those concerns directly to policymakers. Resources available include: • Loan guarantees to expand access to capital • Disaster recovery and Economic Injury loans • Export financing and trade support • No-cost advising through SBDCs, SCORE, and Women’s Business Centers
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builders,
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manufacturers the Disasters & Resilient Cities Expo, that voice matters. What Happens in the First 72 Hours
Your feedback helps shape better policy.
RED TAPE HOTLINE Burdened by an outdated or costly federal rule? Send the regulation , cost , and hours it consumes — SBA uses this data to drive regulatory relief for small businesses. redtape@sba.gov
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