Ep. 324 | SBA Q3 Insights: Loan Growth, Rural Expansion & Disaster Readiness

In this quarterly SBA update, host Tom Kindred is joined by Jonel Hein, District Director for the SBA North District, and Althea Harris, Deputy District Director for the South District, to discuss the Small Business Administration's latest strategic efforts. From the North District's ambitious billion-dollar goal in lending and contracting to the South District's national leadership in loan guarantees, this episode dives deep into how the SBA is fueling small business success across Florida. Key topics include a push for rural and manufacturing support, workforce development, and the importance of business relocation to the Sunshine State. The episode also introduces the Red Tape Hotline for reporting regulatory challenges and wraps up with vital tips on hurricane preparedness and disaster recovery resources from sba.gov and ready.gov. Related Links SBA Red Tape Hotline: 1-800-827-5722, Email: [email protected] SBA Disaster Assistance: sba.gov/disaster Ready.gov for disaster preparedness: ready.gov SBA Events Calendar: sba.gov/events