Ep. 273 | How the SBA is Revolutionizing Disaster Recovery & Supporting Small Businesses with Allen Thomas and Francisco Sánchez Jr.
Description
In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred travels to the National Entrepreneur Center in Orlando to sit down with SBA officials Francisco Sánchez Jr., Associate Administrator for the SBA Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience, and Allen Thomas, Regional Administrator. The discussion delves into the SBA's enhanced disaster recovery strategies, including increased loan limits and the agency's ongoing efforts to assist local businesses during recovery periods. Beyond disaster response, the episode explores how the SBA supports everyday business growth through lending, government contracting, and specialized resources for entrepreneurs. The officials underscore the importance of establishing long-term relationships with the SBA to help businesses start, grow, and thrive.
Episode Links:
SBA Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience
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