Thank you, Mr. Chairman for holding this important hearing regarding the SBA resources available in our communities. The SBA administers a portfolio of Entrepreneurial Development programs, including Small Business Development Centers, Women’s Business Centers, the Service Corps of Retired Executives or SCORE, and Veterans Business Outreach Programs. These initiatives provide aspiring entrepreneur... Read more »
STATEMENT Of the Honorable Alma Adams, Vice Ranking Member Committee on Small Business Full Committee Hearing April 11, 2018 Small and medium-sized businesses make up 97 percent of American exporting companies – making exports critical to our nation’s overall economic health. Not only are small businesses active in the export market, but many of them rely on imported materials to manufacture produ... Read more »
Thank you, Mr. Chairman for holding this important hearing today. As a powerful tool for both consumers and entrepreneurs, the Internet serves small businesses in a multitude of ways. Unfortunately, 34 million Americans still lack access to high speed internet, of which 39 percent live in rural communities, compared to just 4% of those in urban areas. With more than 3.2 billion people online world... Read more »
STATEMENT Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez, Ranking Member House Committee on Small Business “How Red Tape Affects Community Banks and Credit Unions: A GAO Report” Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. A decade ago, our nation faced one of the greatest economic downturns in history – and stared into the abyss of another Great Depression. Countless Americans lost their homes. Credit mark... Read more »
STATEMENT Congressman Dwight Evans, Ranking Member Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access House Committee on Small Business “Occupational Hazards: How Excessive Licensing Hurts Small Business” Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Thank you Mr. Chairman for holding this hearing. Licensing is a process by which the state requires a worker to meet basic standards at the local, state, and feder... Read more »
STATEMENT Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez, Ranking Member House Committee on Small Business “Strengthening SBA’s 7(a) Loan Program” January 17, 2018 All of us are acutely aware of the vital role access to capital has in the success of our nation’s 29 million small businesses. Without it, they can’t stock their shelves, pay their employees, or upgrade equipment. Capital is the key to unlocking oppor... Read more »
STATEMENT The Honorable Nydia M. Velazquez Committee on Small Business “Federal Government and Small Businesses: Promoting Greater Information Sharing for Stronger Cybersecurity” November 15, 2017, 11:00am Room 2360 of the Rayburn House Office Building The frequent recurrence of cyber-attacks reminds us just how fundamental it is for individuals, businesses, and governments to guard against unwan... Read more »
STATEMENT Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez, Ranking Member House Committee on Small Business “Hiring More Heroes: A Review of SBA’s Office of Veterans Business Development” Wednesday, November 8, 2017 Thank you, Chairmen Chabot for holding this important hearing regarding the SBA resources available to veterans. To help honor the sacrifices of our military in light of Veteran’s Day, this hearing give... Read more »
Statement of the Hon. Brad Schneider, Ranking Member House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy, and Trade Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Access to capital is essential for every business, and especially for smaller ones. Without it, most firms cannot make improvements, expand, or hire qualified workers they need to succeed. In 1958, Congress recognized a gap in... Read more »
“Financing through Fintech: Online Lending’s Role in Improving Small Business Capital Access” Statement of the Hon. Dwight Evans, Ranking Member House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access October 26, 2017 Access to capital is critical to the success of small businesses. However, obtaining conventional credit can be particularly difficult for many sm... Read more »
