MONDAY: SBA Administrator Guzman to visit with Economic Development, Community Leaders in Albuquerque, NM
Administrator Guzman traveling to New Mexico and Arizona to highlight small business recovery and growth
Albuquerque, NM, Feb. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Monday, February 21, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, will visit Albuquerque and meet with economic development and community leaders, as well as local SBA Resource Partners, to discuss ongoing support for small businesses as well as opportunities created by President Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
This visit marks the Administrator’s first official visit to the Albuquerque area. Since May 2021, Administrator Guzman has visited 25 states and U.S. territories, including Puerto Rico.
Media are invited to attend OPENING REMARKS but must RSVP by 5 p.m. CST on Sunday, February 20, 2022, for credentialing and further information.
*WHEN:*
Monday, February 21, 2022
*WHERE:*
Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce (AHCC)
1309 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM
*WHO:*
· *Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman*, U.S. Small Business Administration
· *Ernie C’deBaca*, President/CEO, Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce
· *Theresa Carson*, President, African American Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce
· *Marvis Aragon*, Executive Director, American Indian Chamber of Commerce of NM
· *Johana Nelson*, Strategic Programs Manager, NM Economic Development Department
· *Russell Wyrick*, State Director SBDC
· *Agnes Noonan*, President, WESST
· *Richard Coffel*, Director, VBOC
· *Samantha Lapin*, Albuquerque Chapter Chair, SCORE
· *Charles Ashley,* Economic Development Director, City of Albuquerque
· *Lawrence Rael,* Chief of Staff, City of Albuquerque
*Other local economic development and community leaders*
*WHY:*
Administrator Guzman is traveling to Albuquerque, to highlight continued economic recovery efforts for small businesses and discuss new opportunities from President Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
*MEDIA RSVP:* Please RSVP to Mercedes Chavez at mercedes.chavez@sba.gov with a reporter’s name and press outlet.
Small businesses are the engine of our national economy, with 32.5 million small businesses nationwide. There are around 160,000 small businesses in the state of New Mexico and they employ about 340,000 workers, according to the U.S. Office of Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy.
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*About the U.S. Small Business Administration *
The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.
CONTACT: Mercedes Chavez
United States Small Business Administration
Mercedes.Chavez@sba.gov