WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 9, 2021) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), issued the following statement on behalf of NFIB’s Small Business Legal Center Executive Director Karen Harned following Isabel Guzman’s nomination to lead the Small Business Administration:

“This has been a challenging year for small businesses and the government has relied upon the Small Business Administration to facilitate financial assistance to Main Street more than ever before. We welcome Isabel Guzman, the nominee to lead the SBA, as she knows the needs of small businesses well. Her record with our members in California demonstrates she has extensive knowledge of the SBA and lending issues. We look forward to the confirmation hearings and subsequently working with her on issues that are crucial to America’s small businesses.”