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Today, @SBA_Kelly announced a new rule that will double the SBA’s cumulative 7(a) and 504 loan limit from $5 million to $10 million - giving small businesses the capital to hire, grow, and meet rising demand driven by @POTUS’s America First agenda. sba.gov/article/2026/0…

As part of @Freedom250, SBA is honoring our nation’s legacy of free enterprise  by awarding a $1 million pool prize, funded by @CloverCommerce, to small businesses who are driving innovation, strengthening American competitiveness, and creating jobs here at home. Apply Today!  sba.gov/freedom250

TY @MyASBN for talking to @SBAgov Regional Administrator @Tylercteresa & Josh Flory, Owner of Flory Custom Woodworking: @SBA_Tennessee Rural Entrepreneur of the Year! Rural entrepreneurs are scaling! asbn.com/small-business… via @myasbn

Are you looking to grow your #smallbiz & expand your presence in the supply chain? Don't miss this opportunity coming June 5th in Detroit! Register today for the Supplier Matchmaking Expo: suppliermatchmakingexpo.eventbrite.com

From the historic Small Business Summit at the White House to every state we visited across the country, the takeaway from National Small Business Week was clear: Main Street is grateful to have an Administration that’s finally putting workers and job creators first!

HUGE news! To celebrate 250 years of American ingenuity & free enterprise, SBA has just launched our Patriot Pitch Competition – a national contest giving innovative small businesses the chance to win a share of $1 MILLION in cash prizes.    Learn more at sba.gov/freedom250

The Trump SBA is continually investing in resources to help small businesses bring back “Made in America.” This week, SBA announced a new funding opportunity offering up to $50 million in grant awards to as many as 10 eligible applicant organizations who will provide training and technical assistance to support small manufacturers powering our industrial comeback. sba.gov/article/2026/0…

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! ✔️ The Office of Advocacy is hosting a Small Business Labor Safety roundtable to discuss the @USDOL's proposed rule on OSHA's On-Site Consultation Program. 📅 May 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET. Register and learn more: ow.ly/peF450YWhue

ICYMI: Last week, SBA honored small business owners from across the nation at our National Small Business Week Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C. Proud to highlight America’s builders, doers, dreamers, and risk-takers!

We are Celebrating National Small Business Week Across the Southeast- 📢 hear the excitement from some of our outstanding 2026 National Small Business Week winners! Congratulations!!! @Tylercteresa @SBAgov @AdvocacySBA @SBA_ODRR

Suppliers: Connect with corporate partners from companies of all sizes at our Supplier Matchmaking Expo in Detroit on Friday, June 5! Register now: suppliermatchmakingexpo.eventbrite.com

Celebrating #NationalSmallBusinessWeek in Savannah, GA: @SBAGov Regional Administrator @Tylercteresa & Savannah Mayor @VanRJohnson honor the week during the @cityofsavannah Mayor's Small Business Conference.

Hear it first-hand that now is a great time for small business ownership! TY @TroyPublicRadio for sitting down with @SBAgov Regional Administrator @Tylercteresa highlighting opportunities for #SmallBiz- a prime time for student & veteran entrepreneurs! podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/ent…

President Trump is the small business president! This National Small Business Week, small businesses are celebrating the America First agenda – which is driving new small business creation that is near RECORD highs. realclearpolicy.com/articles/2026/…

Happy #SmallBusinessWeek 🎉 This week, we celebrate the more than 36 million small businesses across America that power the nation’s economy. Share to spread word! Learn more: sba.gov/nsbw

NEXT WEEK: The National #SmallBusinessWeek Virtual Summit is just around the corner! Explore free workshops, networking opportunities, and more. Register today: sba.gov/nsbw

#NationalSmallBusinessWeek starts next week! During this week, @SBAgov honors the hard work, dedication, and ingenuity of #smallbiz owners. Join the festivities from May 3-9. Learn more: bit.ly/4uEoG3N

Leadership Update 📣 Please join us in welcoming our new Acting Chief Counsel, Everett M. Woodel, Jr. to the Office of Advocacy!

Fraud happens fast. Is your business ready? Join @Visa at the 2026 National #SmallBusinessWeek Virtual Summit for an impactful session: "Protecting Your Business from Risk and Fraud." Learn how to outsmart bad actors and keep your focus where it belongs: on your customers! Save your 🆓 spot now: cntvhybrid.com/nsbw2026/welco…

How Inmates to Entrepreneurs Offers Resources to Help Returned Citizens Start Businesses. Join the conversation for this first of its kind SBA Webinar. Click the link to listen in on 21 April @11am EST. @SBAgov teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/… @