I Grew Up In A Family Business...

I Grew Up In A Family Business... That Really Has Provided The Core Of My Belief In American Small Business, And In America's Ability To Grow And Operate Important Businesses That Can Compete And Be Successful.

I Recently Had The Opportunity To Participate In 'inc.''s First-ever 'hire Power Awards' Event In Washington, D.c. The Event Was A Testament To The Power Of American Entrepreneurship And The Role That It Plays In Driving Job Creation And Innovation In A Wide Array Of Industries.

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.

Small Businesses Are Really The Engine In The Economy.

We Don't Want To Give A Business That Is Not Going To Come Through The Troubled Waters A Loan That They Can't Pay Back.