SBA Regional Administrator Elmy Bermejo celebrates the first ever SBA Women’s Business Center in South Los Angeles at the Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation (VSEDC) led by Tulani Watkins, in partnership with LA City Mayor Karen Bass.
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Congratulations to Precision Construction Services for winning the SBA Pacific Region Prime Contractor of the Year Award for 2024. Nominees are judged on criteria including growth in revenue and employment, Federal contract performance and approach, contributions to the local community, and exceptional results and/or delivery, all of which makes them a valued provider of services or products. https://lnkd.in/g8G4-3Cb
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Congratulations to California business owner, Carrie Schmidt Poyner, President/CEO of BC SCHMIDT Construction, Inc., an 8(a) graduate, Woman Owned, HUBZone, with exceptional federal contracting experience, headquartered in Colusa, for being recognized as California State Small Business Person of the Year 2024. https://lnkd.in/gvMU9uWs SBA Sacramento District Office, Regional Administrator Elmy Bermejo
2024 California Small Business Person of the Year: Carrie A. Schmidt Poyner
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May Day is Lei Day here in Hawaii, and Happy Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to all from your SBA Hawaii District Office! During AANHPI Heritage Month, the SBA celebrates the AANHPI community’s resilience, entrepreneurial spirit, and contributions to our economy. AANHPI small business owners are helping to lead America's Small Business Boom, and the SBA will continue to support them as they seek to start, run, and grow small businesses that innovate and solve global problems. 🌺 AANHPI individuals own more than 3 million small businesses across America. 🌺 AANHPI-owned businesses employ more than 5.2 million Americans. 🌺 AANHPI-owned businesses generate $958 billion in sales every year. #aanhpiheritagemonth #smallbusinessboom SBA Pacific Region
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Acting District Director Mike Arriola is at Hub Co-Working with Hawaii News Now Sunrise reporter Casey Lund and Office of Economic Revitalization Deputy Kym Sparlin talking about Hawaii Small Business Week. Just minutes before the interview, SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas G. and Associate Administrator for Field Operations Jen Kim awarded Ron Panzo as Hawaii's Small Business Person of the Year during ceremonies in Washington DC. Ron is Hawaii's ambassador for small business in our Nation's capital and is the owner of Nalu's South Shore Grill in Kihei, Maui. Mike shared with Casey about Ron's dedication to Lahaina residents in the aftermath of the Maui wildfires. #happysmallbusinessweek #hawaiismallbusinesspersonoftheyear
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Day 2: Native Hawaiian Organizations Association Small Business Summit. Region IX Administrator Elmy Bermejo and Hawaii Acting District Director Mike Arriola offered a welcome to the NHOA conference attendees, with Mike providing a high-level overview of the SBA's Investing in America Small Business Hub, at https://lnkd.in/gFJuusZd . Attorneys John Klein and Meagan Guerzon shared guidance on recent 8(a) program developments. Derek Mar is Cultural Advisor & General Manager – Dawson MCG, LLC. The Dawson Companies are subsidiaries of Hawaiian Native Corporation, an NHO which includes 8(a) firms. After a very moving documentary, Derek recounted how Dawson helped organize several NHOs to collaborate in the aftermath of the Maui wildfires to assess the destruction and prepare for the recovery of affected property in Lahaina -- once the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii. #mauistrong #lahaina #ohana
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🌺 Regional Administrator Elmy Bermejo and SBA Hawaii District Office Acting Director Mike Arriola presented at the Native Hawaiian Organizations Association 🌺 at the convening of businesses, government agencies, and industry experts to foster collaboration and growth of small businesses in the federal marketplace. It was an incredible opportunity to connect with resources and engage with the vibrant community. Looking forward to leveraging these connections for continued success!
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SBA Sacramento District Office Deputy Director Carrie Ellinwood, along with SBA Regional Administrator Elmy Bermejo answered questions about SBA loans available to start or grow a business. The Asian American and Pacific Islander small business owners engaged in a roundtable discussion organized by National ACE on the issues small businesses are facing.
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SBA Regional Administrator Elmy Bermejo and SBA Sacramento District Office Deputy Director Carrie Ellinwood spoke with Asian American and Pacific Islander small business owners at a roundtable organized by National ACE on available resources to grow their businesses.
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SBA Regional Administrator Elmy Bermejo joined the El Pájaro CDC & Women's Business Center at the "Dia del Empresario" event in Salinas, California. Thank you to the amazing team at El Pájaro for the incredible work that you are all doing to support women, the community, and for the positive impact on so many people. El Pájaro CDC & Women's Business Center: https://lnkd.in/gANkWp3U