On The Owners Box hosted by Peter Boumgarden, SBM Board Member & former SBA official Dilawar Syed discussed how tariffs & broad economic uncertainty impact our nation's #smallbiz & why we should invest to help them weather the storm.

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Trump's disastrous economic policies are causing chaos for small businesses.
Former SBA Deputy Administrator @dilawarsyed.bsky.social‬ on the power of raising your voice:

Praying for President Biden and his family.

I had the honor of serving under his leadership—and I know him to be a man of deep conviction, courage, and faith. His strength has long inspired our nation, and it will continue to do so as he takes on this fight.

We keep the faith.

Great to be back at The Wharton School and speak to Philadelphia’s small business community.

Small businesses do more than drive our economy— they anchor our neighborhoods and build community. Their voice matters.

In this moment, they have a powerful opportunity to organize & advocate.

My visits to Memphis and Tuskegee were sobering and personal reminders that, decades after Dr. King’s assassination, millions of Americans still live in the shadows of historic injustice.

Our fight for an inclusive, free and just America must carry on.

#MLKDay

When I answered President Biden’s call to serve America’s entrepreneurs 4 years ago, I never imagined this journey would be so meaningful at so many levels.

I leave SBA full of gratitude for everyone who’s supported me.

Serving you, the American people, has been my greatest privilege. 🇺🇸

As someone who’s built tech businesses and helped lead a government agency, let me make two things clear:
1. Americans are world-class engineers & designers, when given the opportunity
2. America’s tech revolution wouldn’t have been possible without high-skill immigrants

Immigration is not zero-sum

Honored to join leaders from across the country at the VP’s residence tonight to celebrate the holidays.

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Happy Thanksgiving— my favorite holiday.

Grateful for the family, friends, and all the blessings, and mindful that our work to lift those who are less fortunate is as important as ever