Ep. 415 | Expanding Access to Capital and Cutting Red Tape with Tyler Teresa

Recorded at the 2026 Florida SBDC Small Business Success Summit, host Tom Kindred welcomes Tyler Teresa, Regional Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Southeast Region, for an update on the programs, resources, and policy initiatives supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses. Tyler shares how growing up in a small-business family inspired his passion for helping entrepreneurs succeed. He and Tom discuss Florida’s expanding manufacturing sector and the SBA’s efforts to increase access to capital for manufacturers and other growing businesses. The conversation highlights several important SBA initiatives, including expanded lending opportunities through the 7(a) and 504 loan programs, the Manufacturing Access and Revolving Line of Credit program, and efforts to reduce regulatory burdens through the SBA’s Office of Advocacy and Red Tape Hotline. Tyler also discusses the SBA’s renewed focus on strengthening domestic manufacturing, supporting America’s supply chain, improving internal lending processes, and making SBA.gov easier for small-business owners to navigate. Tune in to learn how the SBA is helping entrepreneurs access capital, overcome regulatory challenges, connect with business resources, and prepare for long-term growth.