After Four Years As Administrator Of The

Health Care Is The No. 1 Concern Of Small Businesses And The Status Quo Is Untenable.

President Obama Vowed In His State Of The Union Address To Make Assisting Domestic Manufacturers A Top Priority For His Second Term.

One Of The Most Important Things We Hear Is The S.b.a. Needs To Be Ubiquitous. We Do All These Things, But People Still Don't Know.

I Think We've Learned That The S.b.a. Plays A Critical Role In Providing Access And Opportunity When The Market Is Not Providing That Access. We Help Banks Get That Money Out Into The Hands Of Important And Viable Businesses, Particularly Those Owned By Minorities, Women, Immigrants And Veterans.

In October 2008, When The Credit Crunch Hit, Small Businesses Were Really Crushed By The Lack Of Capital.