Connect with the @SBAgov #Massachusetts District Office and our Resource Partner Network!

6/17 (11AM - 12PM) Wednesday! Join the #WesternMass Regional SBDC for an #OPENHOUSE event at the UMass Amherst Henry M. Thomas III Center in Springfield. REGISTER > msbdc.org/open_house/

Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam, In full glory reflected now shines in the stream, 'Tis the star-spangled banner – O long may it wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

LAST CALL: The #PatriotPitch competition deadline is TODAY at 11:59pm ET! Submit your pitch now: sba.gov/freedom250

6/12 FRIDAY! Connect with us in the Town of Braintree for an event in partnership with Braintree Chamber, South Shore Chamber and Braintree Forward. REGISTER >> eventbrite.com/e/south-shore…

Lyman Products is a 148-year-old American manufacturer in Connecticut with a message for @POTUS: “Thank you for your courage, your support of our industry, and the relentless energy you put into making 'American Business Great Again.'” Thanks to President Trump’s pro-Main Street policies, Lyman has: - Saved 120 American jobs - Grown their workforce by 24% - Launched a new product line in just 6 months - Built up a multi-million-dollar backlog in under 3 months - Ordered 4 new CNC machines to support new growth - Added 15-20 additional jobs It’s the story that’s playing out all across America because of the One Big Beautiful Bill!

The #PatriotPitch competition deadline is TOMORROW! Don't miss this chance for your business to win part of the $1M cash prize pool. Submit your pitch now: sba.gov/freedom250

TODAY at 11AM! Join Public Affairs Specialist for an INFO SESSION on the Patriot Pitch Competition. REGISTER >> eventbrite.com/e/sba-patriot…

“In May, the ISM manufacturing index breached the magic 50 mark for the fifth straight month, signaling expansion across America’s factory floor... Joe Biden drove American manufacturing offshore. Donald Trump is bringing it back.” 💯@RealPNavarro! realclearmarkets.com/article…

Deputy District Director Ili Spahiu attended the ribbon cutting ceremony of AlphaGraphics and AG Signs & Graphics after finalizing the purchase of their property at 19 Wells Street in Worcester with the SBA 504 loan program. Congratulations on the new home!

BOOSTING AFFORDABLITY: #DidYouKnow? Earlier this year, SBA announced new grocery guarantee loans for agriculture and logistics producers. The goal? To expand food production and supply while cutting costs for consumers. Learn more: sba.gov/article/2026/03/27/s…