WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --
Today, President Donald J. Trump and Vice President
Mike Pence conducted the formal
ceremonial swearing-in of Jovita
Carranza, the 26th Administrator of the U.S.
Small Business Administration. Administrator Carranza issued the
following statement after her swearing-in ceremony:
"It is truly the honor of a lifetime to lead the SBA. I would
like to acknowledge the many family members, as well as the great
friends and supporters here today that collectively served as
pillars of strength – including Chairman Hector Barreto of The Latino Coalition, Chairman
Mario Rodriguez of the Hispanic 100,
President and CEO Ramiro Cavazos of
the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Executive Director
Daniel Garza of The Libre Initiative.
"I want to thank the President for his confidence in me. I also
want to thank him for his ongoing commitment to advancing upward
mobility in communities that have historically been left behind.
This is an issue that is very personal to me.
"Entrepreneurship is a powerful vehicle for economic mobility,
particularly when it is supported by pro-growth policies. We've
seen this in my own community, where last year, the average revenue
of Latino-owned businesses increased by a remarkable 46%.
"I intend to work with the Administration, Members of Congress,
and the dedicated professionals at SBA to continue building on this
success, particularly among underserved communities. We want to
help entrepreneurs start, grow, expand small businesses, and
recover in the event of a natural disaster.
"I've been blessed with the opportunity to achieve the American
Dream. I'm eager to help make that dream a reality for others."
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: Jennifer.Kelly@sba.gov, (202)
205-7036
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