Office of Rural Affairs Enhancement Act

Key Points

• The Small Business Administration must put a qualified leader in charge of its rural office, with real experience helping rural businesses.
• The rural office must host webinars and local events across the country to explain loans, training, and other help for rural small businesses.
• Federal and state agencies, local Small Business Administration offices, and partner groups are invited to these events to give owners hands-on guidance.
• The agency must post a yearly public report with the office’s budget, staff, activities, number of events, and how well its loans serve rural businesses.
• This aims to make it easier for rural owners to find programs, get financing, and grow jobs, with more transparency and little added cost.

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