Building a Better America: A Small Business Resource Community

Building a Better America

A Small Business Resource Community

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Past Events

The Future of Benefits: Emerging Opportunities & Innovations for Hispanic-Owned Businesses

29 Sep, 2023
On September 28, 2023, PPSI hosted a virtual event, The Future of Benefits: Emerging Opportunities & Innovations for Hispanic-Owned Businesses. During Hispanic Heritage Month, this virtual event examined trends in the healthcare market for small- and medium-sized employers. The event featured an expert panel discussion on the unique challenges and opportunities in expanding healthcare coverage among Hispanic business owners and their employees, including the fix for the “family glitch," new health reimbursement arrangement options, the Inflation Reduction Act, and enrollment in the Marketplace. The webinar highlighted the evolution of the employer market and new choices in the small and medium-sized market for small business owners. Speakers included: Ramiro Cavazos, President & CEO, U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Dr. Erika Gonzalez, Owner, South Texas Allergy and Asthma Medical Professionals (STAAMP) and Co-Chair, Small Business for America’s Future Katherine Hempstead, Senior Policy Advisor at Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Marvin Figueroa, Director of Intergovernmental and External Affairs, US Department of Health and Human Services C. LeRoy Cavazos Reyna, Senior Advisor, Public Private Strategies (moderator) You can watch a full recording of the event below:

The Future of Benefits: Opportunities in Healthcare Benefits for Small Businesses

By Abdullah Khan • 16 May, 2023
On Monday, May 15, 2023, PPSI hosted a virtual event, The Future of Benefits: Opportunities in Healthcare Benefits for Small Businesses. During National Small Business Month, this virtual event examined trends in the healthcare market for small- and medium-sized employers. The event featured an expert panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities in expanding healthcare coverage among small businesses and their employees, including the fix for the “family glitch," new health reimbursement arrangement options, the Inflation Reduction Act, and enrollment in the Marketplace. The event highlighted the evolution of the employer market and new choices in the small and medium-sized market for small business owners. Speakers included: Bryan Giaimo, General Manager of Platform, Stride Health Katherine Hempstead, Senior Policy Advisor, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Dr. Ellen Montz, Deputy Administrator and Director of the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Michael San Juan, President of the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Metro Washington, D.C

Building a Better America: Access to Capital Resources & National Small Business Week Pre-Celebration

27 Apr, 2023
On Thursday, April 27, 2023, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI) convened leaders from across government and business for a discussion of community initiatives and resources as part of Building a Better America: A Small Business Resource Community. The discussion focused on a celebration of Access to Capital Resources and a Pre-Celebration of National Small Business Week! The webinar featured remarks from: David Brown, Director of Policy, Office of the Administrator, SBA Christina Hale, Associate Administrator, Office of Communications and Public Liaison, SBA

Supporting the Health and Health Care of Women Business Owners

04 Apr, 2023
On Wednesday, March 29, 2023, PPSI hosted a virtual event, The Future of Benefits: Supporting the Health and Health Care of Women Business Owners. This event featured a panel discussion with women experts on the challenges and opportunities female business owners face when providing benefits to their employees. The event focused on the barriers women business owners face such as less access to capital and rising healthcare costs; and new choices available, including the fix for the “family glitch," new health reimbursement arrangement options, the Inflation Reduction Act, and enrollment in the Marketplace. Speakers included: Emily Barson, Senior Advisor, Public Private Strategies Dr. Erika Gonzalez, Co-Chair, Small Business for America’s Future | Past Chair, San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Amy Hall, Minority Staff Director of the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, U.S. House of Representatives Marilyn Serafini, Executive Director of the Health Program, Bipartisan Policy Center Kathy Warnick, Owner, Warnick Consultants | Former Chair of the National Board of Directors, National Association of Women Business Owners

Building a Better America: Access to Capital and Black Entrepreneurs

23 Feb, 2023
On Thursday, February 23, 2023, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI) convened leaders from across government and business for a discussion of community initiatives and resources as part of Building a Better America: A Small Business Resource Community. The discussion focused on a celebration of Access to Capital and Black Entrepreneurs. The webinar featured remarks from: Lenwood V. Long Sr., Presidet and CEO, African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs Ted James, Regional Administrator, SBA Felicia Brown, Senior Advisor, AARP

Building a Better America: Black History Month Celebration

09 Feb, 2023
On Thursday, February 9, 2023, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI) convened leaders from across government and business for a discussion of community initiatives and resources as part of Building a Better America: A Small Business Resource Community. The discussion focused on a celebration of Black History Month! The webinar featured remarks from: Ron Busby, Sr. - President and CEO of the United States Black Chambers Inc. John Hope Bryant - Chairman of Operation Hope Candace Waterman - President and CEO to Women Impacting Public Policy Representatives of the U.S. Small Business Administration

Building a Better America: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0

26 Jan, 2023
On Thursday, January 26, 2023, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI) convened leaders from across government and business for a discussion of community initiatives and resources as part of Building a Better America: A Small Business Resource Community. The discussion focused on Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0. The webinar featured remarks from: Mark Madrid, Associate Administrator, Office of Entrepreneurial Development, SBA  Aikta Marcoulier, Region VIII Administrator, SBA Dr. Shawn Murray. President Senior Consultant and Chief Academic Officer, Murray Security Services Margaret Graves, Senior Fellow, IBM Center for the Business of Government and the IBM Partner fof Digital Transformation Strategy and Senior Advisor, IBM's Federal Services Rich Schmidt, President and CEO, Tipping Point Solutions

Building a Better America: 2022 Recap of SBA Resources, and 2023 Look-Ahead

21 Dec, 2022
On Wednesday, December 21, 2022, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI) convened leaders from across government and business for a discussion of community initiatives and resources as part of Building a Better America: A Small Business Resource Community. The discussion focused on SBA resources from 2022 and a look-ahead to 2023. The webinar featured remarks from: Anne Zimmerman, President and CEO, Zimmerman & Co CPAs Inc Jennifer Kim, Associate Administrator, Office of Field Operations, SBA Malik Lee, Managing Principal and Founder, Felton & Peel Wealth Management

Building a Better America: Healthcare Briefing

07 Dec, 2022
On Wednesday, December 7, 2022, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI) convened leaders from across government and business for a discussion of community initiatives and resources as part of Building a Better America: A Small Business Resource Community. The discussion focused on healthcare options and small business resources for entrepreneurs. The webinar featured remarks from: Dr. José R. Romero, Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control Dr. Meg Sullivan, Chief Medical Officer, Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Jeff Wu, Deputy Director for Policy, Center for Cosumr Information and Insurance Oversight, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Mas Torito, Owner, Kokoro Restaurant

Building a Better America: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

16 Nov, 2022
On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI) hosted a webinar to honor the one-year anniversary of President Biden signing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The event featured remarks from SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman and National Minority Supplier Development Council CEO & President, Ying McGuire. You can watch a full recording of the event below:
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About the Community

Building a Better America: A Small Business Resource Community (BBA Community) connects small businesses with critical resources and information, including how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, American Rescue Plan, and Made in America create opportunities to help your small business thrive!


The Community also features a series of free briefings and trainings to help small businesses access and utilize these resources to grow their business and create great jobs. These briefings convene respected leaders from across business, government, advocacy, and economic development to discuss:


  • Steps you can take now to learn and take advantage of existing programs that are available at the U.S. Small Business Administration & other agencies;


  • Updates regarding programs and recent policy announcements, including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, American Rescue Plan and Made in America;


  • Discussion on important, timely policy issues, including paid leave, the earned income tax credit, the child tax credit, access to affordable childcare, hiring and retaining workers, and health care access and cost; 


  • Your questions, answered by SBA Leadership & small business experts.


At the heart of the Community is a commitment to provide small business owners with opportunities to expand their networks, connecting with vendors, lenders, and other key stakeholders that are critical for business success.

The American Rescue Plan and

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law have:

Distributed more than $400 billion in critical relief to more than 6 million small businesses

Expanded access to tens of billions of dollars worth of government contracts for small businesses

Empowered the Minority Business Development Agency to assist entrepreneurs of color to raise capital

Join our community to learn more about how to access these historic investments to bolster your small business.



Our Partnership

The BBA Community is a joint public-private co-sponsorship between the U.S. Small Business Administration and Public Private Strategies Institute.


U.S. Small Business Administration: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helps power the American dream of business ownership. 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, 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.


Public Private Strategies Institute: The Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI) is an independent research and education organization. PPSI engages in educational activities concerning the public and private sectors’ roles in advancing societal change. PPSI explores best practices and trends through research, publications, and educational events. Additionally, it produces educational and informational content that will educate public and private sector actors about their capacity to be agents of social change; and conduct research into the existing landscape of public and private social responsibility and the potential for the future. 


Disclaimer: Cosponsorship Authorization # 22-13-C: The SBA’s participation in this cosponsored activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products, or services of any cosponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.


Reasonable Accommodation: Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 24 hours in advance of any BBA Community event; please send an email with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST to reasonableaccommodation@sba.gov. All events will be recorded and available on sba.gov with subtitles within a few days after the event. For assistance with registration for an event or other technical difficulties, please contact Sydney Synder at syndney@publicprivatestrategies.org.

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