Nydia Velázquez: “We have to make a commitment that we are going to use that money to provide access to those that were left behind.”

We have to break down the barriers that keep women, minority, and rural entrepreneurs from reaching their full potential.

So, make no mistake, the real issue in this hearing is not CEQ's small budget request, it is, unfortunately, an attempt by some of my colleagues across the aisle and their big corporate donors, to undermine the Council's ability to protect…

Of particular concern to me are the barriers that women, minority, and rural entrepreneurs face each and every day.

The SBA fosters a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem, one that offers free or low-cost counseling and training to small business owners throughout the country.