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Chairman Williams: “From Service to Startup: Empowering Veteran Entrepreneurs”

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 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a hearing titled “From Service to Startup: Empowering Veteran Entrepreneurs.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s hearing, “From Service to Startup: Empowering Veteran Entrepreneurs.” I want to thank our witnesses for joining us today. And to our veteran…

Chairman Williams: “Main Street Under Attack: The Cost of Crime on Small Businesses”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a hearing titled “Main Street Under Attack: The Cost of Crime on Small Businesses.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s hearing titled Main Street Under Attack: The Cost of Crime on Small Businesses. Today’s hearing on crime is unfortunately timely. As many of…

Chairman Williams: “Made in the USA: How Main Street is Revitalizing Domestic Manufacturing”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a hearing titled “Made in the USA: How Main Street is Revitalizing Domestic Manufacturing.”   Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s hearing titled, “Made in the USA: How Main Street is Revitalizing Domestic Manufacturing.” I want to begin by thanking our…

Chairman Williams Gavels in Committee on Small Business Markup

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee markup on seven bills. Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Today, we will mark up seven important bills that support small businesses across the country. These bills reflect our commitment to equipping entrepreneurs with the tools they need to innovate, grow,…

Chairman Williams: “Pathway to Capital: Streaming Success: Small Businesses in the Age of Digital Influence”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a hearing titled “Streaming Success: Small Businesses in the Age of Digital Influence.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s hearing titled Streaming Success: Small Business in the Age of Digital Influence. Today, we will examine one of the fastest-growing…

Chairman Williams: “Pathway to Capital: The Role of SBA Lending in Supporting Main Street America”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a hearing titled “Pathway to Capital: The Role of SBA Lending in Supporting Main Street America.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s hearing, “Pathway to Capital: The Role of SBA Lending in Supporting Main Street America.” I want to thank our witness, Thomas…

LaLota: “Leveling the Playing Field: Fostering Opportunities for Small Business Contractors.”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure is holding a hearing titled “Leveling the Playing Field: Fostering Opportunities for Small Business Contractors.” Subcommittee Chairman Nick LaLota’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: Small businesses are the economic engine of America. They make up 99% of…

Chairman Williams: “Wired for Growth: How Expanding Broadband Can Revitalize Rural Small Businesses”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a hearing titled “Wired for Growth: How Expanding Broadband Can Revitalize Rural Small Businesses.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s hearing titled, “Wired for Growth: How Expanding Broadband Can Revitalize Rural Small Businesses.” I want to begin by…

Van Duyne: “Investing in America: How Private Equity Empowers Main Street”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access is holding a hearing titled “Investing in America: How Private Equity Empowers Main Street.” Subcommittee Chair Beth Van Duyne’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s hearing, “Investing in America: How Private Equity Empowers Main…

Chairman Williams: “Budgeting for Growth: Testimony from SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee hearing titled “Budgeting for Growth: Testimony from SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler.” Chairman Roger Williams’ opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to today’s hearing, “Budgeting for Growth: Testimony from the Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler.” I am…