Small Business Administration Outlines Priorities to Support Rural Resiliency

Small Business Administration Deputy Administrator Bill Briggs joined us with an update on how the SBA is working to support rural communities and small businesses across the country.

NASHVILLE, TENN. (RFD NEWS) — The Small Business Administration is stepping up efforts to support rural America, with a focus on strengthening communities, boosting resiliency, and helping small businesses take advantage of new opportunities.

Bill Briggs, Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration, joined us on Thursday in the RFD-TV Studio in Nashville to share an update on the agency’s current priorities.

In his interview with RFD NEWS, Briggs discussed how the SBA is placing an emphasis on rural and underserved areas, including outreach to rural manufacturing companies and efforts tied to the “Made in America” initiative.

Briggs also touched on guidance for tax filing and how small business owners can capitalize on federal tax credits and deductions included in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act (OBBBA). Briggs highlighted new tools available to manufacturers, including the SBA’s introduction of the Manufacturer’s Access to Revolving Credit program.

In addition, Briggs addressed the agency’s work around natural disaster resilience and the availability of the SBA’s Red Tape Hotline, which helps small businesses navigate regulatory challenges. He also noted the EPA’s rescission of the 2009 endangerment finding, a move that is expected to reduce agricultural input costs and improve equipment reliability.

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