Cabinet Member Linda McMahon to Visit Orange County; Highlight SBA Programs for Small Businesses

SANTA ANA, Calif., June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Linda McMahon, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration and advocate for the nation's 30 million small businesses as a member of President Trump's Cabinet, will visit Orange County on Friday, June 22, 2018. 

This stop is part of the Administrator's nationwide Ignite Tour focused on listening to business owners; educating about the SBA's services for access to capital, mentoring and federal contracting; advocating for entrepreneurs, and driving small business growth. 

WHO: SBA Administrator Linda McMahon
Small business owner Kristopher Plourde

WHEN & WHERE: Friday, June 22, 2018
8:30 a.m. PDT    

Small Business visit to [AV] Irvine ? OPEN PRESS
16500 Scientific Way
Irvine, CA 92618

WHAT: [AV] Irvine owner Kristopher Plourde was SBA Orange County Inland Empire's 2018 Small Business Person of the Year and 2004 Young Entrepreneur of the Year.  He used an SBA loan to purchase a 25,000 square-foot facility for his event planning, design, and production business which has grown from 10 to more than 60 employees.  

10:30 a.m. PDT 
America West Lending Conference ? OPEN PRESS 
Hilton Costa Mesa?3050 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Administrator McMahon will deliver keynote remarks to lenders and bankers at the?conference.? SBA loans supported over $1.5 billion in lending in 2017 to small businesses located in the Orange County Inland Empire region. 

WHY: Highlight the SBA's programs that help Orange County entrepreneurs start businesses, grow their companies, and create jobs.    

For interview opportunities and to RSVP, contact [email protected], (202) 714-3240. 

About the U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

Contact:  [email protected] (202) 714-3240
Release Number:  MA18-15

SOURCE U.S. Small Business Administration