SBA Iowa

The official Twitter account of the U.S. Small Business Administration Iowa District Office. Neither RT nor @mentions imply endorsement.

[SBA Great Plains @SBAgreatplains]

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. 🏙️

Tag a small business you are proud of today! #SBA #SupportLocal

[SBA Great Plains @SBAgreatplains]

🛡️ Great Plains business owners, get free help to keep your business and workers safe! Explore resources: https://t.co/PZvED48o4W #NationalSafetyMonth #MidwestEntrepreneurs

[SBA Great Plains @SBAgreatplains]

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

Pitch here: https://t.co/jNGFdpFQKj #PatriotPitch

[SBA Great Plains @SBAgreatplains]

Are you looking for funding to grow your business? By reducing risk for lenders, SBA helps you secure the capital you need. Learn more: https://t.co/5SXK4loYpI @SBAGreatPlains 💵

[SBA Great Plains @SBAgreatplains]

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

[SBA @SBAgov]

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.

https://t.co/aLs3gaCDlV

[IowaPodcast.com @IowaPod]

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.

[SBA Great Plains @SBAgreatplains]

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 Iowa @SBA_Iowa]

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.

[SBA Great Plains @SBAgreatplains]

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

[SBA Great Plains @SBAgreatplains]

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!

[SBA @SBAgov]

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.

[Bill Briggs @SBADeputy_Bill]

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.

[SBA Great Plains @SBAgreatplains]

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. 💡

[SBA @SBAgov]

Entrepreneurs: Are you looking to start or grow a business?

@ASBDC provides counseling, training, and other resources that can help!

Find a center near you: https://t.co/H5SnB6IF5Q

#SmallBusinessWeek

[SBA Great Plains @SBAgreatplains]

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. 🇺🇸

[SBA Great Plains @SBAgreatplains]

May is #SmallBiz Month in KS! 🎉

@SBAgov's Brad Zaun & @SBA_Wichita's Wayne Bell accepted the May 2026 proclamation from @GovLauraKelly in Topeka.

Honored to join @KansasCommerce, @networkkansas & @FortHaysState.

Tag your favorite KS small business! 👇 #Kansas #EconomicGrowth

[SBA Great Plains @SBAgreatplains]

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

[SBA Great Plains @SBAgreatplains]

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

[Bill Briggs @SBADeputy_Bill]

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.