Categories: Briefs

White House Small Business Initiatives for Small Business

Congresswoman Janice Hahn invited Victor Parker, the Los Angeles Small Business Administration District Director to give a presentation on the Obama Administration’s efforts to bolster small businesses, efforts that includes:

  • Increased access to capital through SBA’s Small Loan Advantage (SLA) 2.0 (SBA is re-launching Small Loan Advantage)
  • “Quick App” for surety bond guarantees under $250,000: SBA is launching “QuickApp,” a streamlined application process for contractors to apply for surety bonds
  • Reduced paperwork for SBA’s Disaster Loan Program, which will cut online application procedures to allow families and businesses easier and quicker access to support
  • Accelerated payments to small business subcontractors: Accelerated payments to prime contractors

You’ll need to RSVP Congresswoman Janice Hahn’s office to attend the event. Free underground parking available.

Details: (310) 831-1799 or email hahnRSVP@mail.house.gov
Venue: Port of Los Angeles High School
Location: 250 W. 5th St., San Pedro

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