The National Small Business Association is committed to doing whatever it can to help the new Administration address the vital needs of the small-business community. As the oldest national small-business advocacy organization, our hallmarks have long been our pro-activity, strict non-partisanship, and the policy expertise of our nationally-recognized small-business leaders. After substantial internal discussions, NSBA offers the following key points as the next government is being shaped.
- Small business representation at any economic summit or national conference.
- Elevate the SBA Administrator to Cabinet-level status and dedicate senior staff on the National Economic Council to small business.
- Strengthen the Small Business Administration.
- Strengthen the role of the Office of Advocacy in the SBA.
- Deal effectively with the small business credit crunch.
- Prioritize the role of the U.S. Export-Import Bank in maintaining and increasing the flow of US export transactions.
- Meet with NSBA and the small business community at the earliest possible time.
