Maria Contreras-Sweet

For me, having been in a small business, and having a large corporation hold me up for 90 days, I will tell you, 15 day is sweet music to me.

You are right to hone in on that challenge. Women represent half of our population...

As a former banker and now the head of the SBA, I think that one of the most important things that we should be considering is how we help our small businesses compete in an international economy.

This budget request gives me the tools I need as Administrator to pursue three core goals: expand access to capital to create more quality jobs; embrace an inclusive vision for the SBA in which our borrowers better reflect the geographic…

Our fiscal year budget ensures that America's small businesses have the resources and the tools and the training to realize their potential, strengthen our economy, grow communities, grow jobs, and grow America.