Posts Tagged ‘SBA Administrator’
Main Street Monday — Who Specifically Should Trump Nominate as SBA Administrator?
November 21, 2016 By Bob Coleman Editor, Main Street Monday Main Street Monday — Who Specifically Should Trump Nominate as SBA Administrator? Last week, our Coleman poll showed 69% of you say Trump’s nominee as SBA Administrator should come from the banking sector. Others say: Small business owner — 20% Fortune 500 — 4% Government…
Read MoreWho is the Real Maria Contreras-Sweet?
June 4, 2014 By Charles H. Green If you get past the glaring error in the first paragraph, Boston Globe’s Deirdre Fernandes offers a good profile on new SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet. The error? She called Contreras-Sweet the ‘first Latino SBA administrator,’ overlooking Aida Alvarez (1997-2001). Since becoming head of the SBA last month, Contreras-Sweet…
Read More#gettingdowntobusiness is the New SBA Administrator’s Motto
April 9, 2014 By Bob Coleman Editor, Coleman Report Maria Contreas-Sweet was sworn in as SBA Administrator on Monday and the four page transcription of the event is a nice read for all concerned about Main Street. Here is an excerpt of her speech. “This country was founded by risk-takers, resourceful pioneers who built this…
Read MoreSenate Confirms Maria Contreras-Sweet as SBA Administrator – Special Coleman Mover’s and Shakers Edition
March 27, 2014 Senate Confirms Maria Contreras-Sweet as SBA Administrator – Special Coleman Mover’s and Shakers Edition “As a community banker who specialized in supporting underserved small businesses, Maria Contreras-Sweet brings the leadership and experience the nation’s small businesses need at the SBA,” said National Association of Development Companies President & CEO Beth Solomon. “In…
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