Productive day in KC! @SBAgov Associate Administrator @LShimkat and RA Brad Zaun met with Andy Rieger to discuss the business landscape and how SBA can support regional economic resilience. 🏙️
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We're looking for innovative Great Plains businesses modernizing American industry! 🚜🛠️
Criteria:
☑️ Revenue: $100k+
☑️ 3+ years in business
☑️ Used SBA Capital (excl. COVID EIDL/Disaster)
☑️ 100% US Owned
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250 years of ingenuity. One opportunity to win part of the $1M cash prize pool! 🇺🇸 Join the SBA #PatriotPitch competition—a nationwide search for innovators who have used SBA capital. Check your eligibility & submit by June 10: https://t.co/jNGFdpGozR #GreatPlainsBusiness
Announcing the Patriot Pitch Competition 🎤🇺🇸
SBA is launching a national competition to highlight small businesses that represent the BEST of American innovation, with a $1 MILLON cash prize pool funded by @CloverCommerce.
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What the heck is small business week? @SBAgov Regional Administrator Brad Zaun explains exactly how the agency guarantees loans through local banks, cuts red tape, and delivers free counseling, especially for rural and manufacturing entrepreneurs.
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Zaun highlights the new 90% food production loan program for meat processors, grocery stores, and local manufacturers to drive down prices and increase competition. He also discusses the small-scale manufacturing boom, direct low-rate disaster relief, and why optimism is sky-high.
Calling all small business innovators! 📢 The Patriot Pitch Competition is officially live, featuring a $1M cash prize pool funded by @CloverCommerce
Don't miss your chance to show what American innovation looks like! 👇
SBA's Iowa Women's Business Center (hosted by the Iowa Center for Economic Success) is hosting an 8 week virtual course on business planning. The DreamBuilder Summer 2026 cohort starts May 27th. Go to https://t.co/AKI9fFGrlM for more info and to register.
Exciting news! 🎉 $50M in grants available for up to 10 organizations to support small manufacturers through the SBA’s Empower to Grow (E2G) Program. Let’s empower American manufacturing! 🇺🇸 #Manufacturing#E2G#SmallBusinessSupport
Missouri’s small businesses are the engine of our economy. 🚂 RA Brad Zaun & @GovMikeKehoe met this week to discuss how @SBAgov can continue empowering Main Street shops and local manufacturers. Happy #SmallBusinessWeek to our Missouri entrepreneurs!
National Small Business Week is about highlighting the innovation and ingenuity of Main Street. This week, @SBADeputy_Bill visited Automated Drive Systems in Omaha, NE – one of the millions of small manufacturers powering our industrial supply chain.
Day 4 of National #SmallBusinessWeek at @scsp_ai detailing how Trump Administration is ensuring that small businesses leverage AI for a strong economy. Under @POTUS and @SBA_Kelly, @SBAgov is using AI responsibly & sharing how small businesses are growing too.
Transforming lives through innovation! @SBAgov leaders @LShimkat, Brad Zaun, and Ryan Lincoln recently visited Frog Legs Inc. Handle to see how their cutting-edge aluminum caster wheels are made. Proud to see small businesses enhancing accessibility and mobility for all. 💡
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Quality and mission define @RMADefense. During our recent visit, we saw how this veteran-owned business ensures the highest safety standards for its customers. The SBA is dedicated to empowering businesses like Blake Waldrop’s that keep our country safe and our economy moving. 🇺🇸
Honored to have @SBA OFO AA @LShimkat join us for a productive dialogue today with @gopipottumwa regarding the impact of SBA loan programs and local business needs. Thanks to the GOPIP team for the warm welcome and the partnership! 🤝 #SBA#IowaSmallBiz
From world-famous Pella Bologna to new expansion projects! @SBAgov leadership enjoyed touring Ulrich Meat Market today to discuss the impact of federal funding on their business growth and local heritage. Proud to support Iowa entrepreneurs! 🚀 #PellaIA#SmallBusiness
First stop on National #SmallBusinessWeek tour is @PercivalSci in Perry, Iowa which combines Made in America manufacturing to benefit food production and innovation. Percival is gaining market share on foreign competitors under @POTUS economic agenda.