SBA Atlantic Region

.@SBAatlantic Regional Administrator Matt Coleman joined @SBA_Buffalo & @USDA @usdaFSA at the @NiagaraBiz Agribusiness Outreach Forum - in its 8⃣th year - in #Lockport NY that connects #farmers & #smallbusiness owners to resources supporting #rural growth.🍎🧑‍🌾🚜🤝

“After years of mission creep characterized by bureaucratic expansion and a politicized agenda,  @SBA_Kelly fundamentally realigned @SBAGov to serve its local lenders, job creators, and taxpayers. “To date, 97% of SBA Office of Field Operations employees are located outside of Washington, DC, serving our entrepreneurs through our regional and district offices across this great country.” - Associate Administrator Lisa Shimkat

🎉 Celebrating #SBDCDay 2026! Kudos to @prsbtdc & @visbdc for empowering entrepreneurs across our region. SBA PRVI Acting DD joined today’s PR SBTDC celebration, while RA Matthew Coleman recently visited VI SBDC. 👏 Driving small business success every day! @SBAatlantic

Thank you to @SenJoniErnst and @RepRWilliams for your hard work to reauthorize SBIR and STTR - and to the bipartisan group of lawmakers who voted to continue investing in the small business innovation that keeps America safe and competitive.

Happy #SBDC Day! @ASBDC provides counseling & training to #smallbusinesses across #MainStreet in @SBAatlantic & the nation. @SBAgov supports them to provide tools for start-up creation & business expansion. More info ➡️SBA.gov/SBDC cc @nysbdc @NJSBDC @PRSBTDC @visbdc

.@SBADeputy_Bill made a stop in Nassau County to visit Main Street restaurants, manufacturers, and lumber supply companies. In NY and across America, @POTUS’s Working Family Tax Cuts are benefiting entrepreneurs in every industry. libn.com/2026/03/10/sba…

The Trump SBA has taken a zero-tolerance approach to fraud and waste since Day One. With a 54% smaller workforce, we approved record small business loans in 2025, launched the first-ever audit of the 8(a) contracting program, and are going state-by-state with law enforcement to root out COVID fraudsters who never faced accountability under Joe Biden. nypost.com/2026/03/11/us-…

Made in America Manufacturing boosts our economy, grows our workforce, and strengthens American supply chains.

.@SBADeputy_Bill & @SBAatlantic RA @MattColeman123 stopped by a @LynbrookVillage #MainStreet staple, Gallery Four Italian Restaurant, in @NassayCountyNY where owner Tommy Verderosa continues his father Mike’s legacy serving classic Italian dishes that have fed generations.🍕🍝

.@SBADeputy_Bill joined @SBAatlantic RA @MattColeman123, @LynbrookVillage officials & U.S. Lumber Supply's Isaac Zafir at the #MerrickRoad #smallbusiness in @NassauCountyNY to highlight #MadeinAmerica 🇺🇸 manufacturing. @SBAgov support helped this @HempsteadTown firm grow & expand

SBA boss Kelly Loeffler announces ‘state-by-state’ fraud crackdown, touts 54% headcount slash nypost.com/2026/03/11/us-…

.@SBADeputy_Bill returned to his alma mater, #RyeHighSchool in @SBA_NewYork @westchestergov, to chat with IB econ students about #smallbiz, #entrepreneurship & the power of #MainStreet. Thanks to Ms. Schmidt & her class for the great questions - and laughs over old photos!

SBA already implemented citizenship verification to stop illegal aliens from applying for small business loans. Now, we’re implementing a full ban on ALL foreign nationals who want to access our funding. American job creators must come first. dailycaller.com/2026/03/09/tru…

Today, the SBA announced a new policy that will ban foreign nationals and all noncitizens from accessing SBA-backed small business loans. Read the full release here: sba.gov/article/2026/0…

.@SBAatlantic Regional Administrator @MattColeman123 & @SBA_NewYork's Troy Diaz teamed up with #Southampton Village Mayor Bill Manger for an Access to Capital 101 event. Great turnout by #MainStreet, #agriculture & #retail #smallbusiness owners & #entrepreneurs.

Last month, SBA banned foreign nationals from accessing our core small business loan programs – and today, we are expanding that policy to include all SBA-guaranteed loans. This Admin will always put American job creators FIRST. foxnews.com/politics/top-t…

Top Trump agency cuts off foreign nationals from all loan programs: 'Must prioritize American citizens' foxnews.com/politics/top-t…

💡 Turn your great idea into a business! These resources can help: sba.gov/plan

THIS WEEK: Join SBA and the National Association of Manufacturers for the Supplier Matchmaking Expo at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Wednesday, March 11! Connect with U.S. companies and federal agencies to find new ways to grow your business while strengthening America's supply chains. Register and learn more: …plier-matchmaking-expo.eventbrite.com

President Trump wants to make the dream of home ownership an affordable reality for American families. Our 7(a) Working Capital Pilot (WCP) Program is helping give homebuilders expanded access to capital so that they can accelerate residential construction projects.