The official Twitter page of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in Region 4, which includes offices in AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC and TN.
Joined November 2010
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The SBA’s Supplier Matchmaking Expo is a first-of-its-kind event series designed to help large companies onshore their supply chains by connecting them with small domestic suppliers at in-person events across the nation.
The Trump Administration is empowering the private sector to bring American jobs and industries back home.
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SBA Southeast retweeted
On May 28, 2026, the @EPA announced it would reopen the comment period on a 2020 proposed rule to establish a federal coal combustion residuals disposal permit program.
📅 Comments are due by June 29, 2026.
Learn more: ow.ly/sTSf50Z5CKC
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SBA Southeast retweeted
Jun 8
How to Do Business with Temu
Tues., June 9, 2026
10AM – 11AM CST: Attendees will learn about the benefits of selling on Temu, the tools and resources available to support business growth, and key operational considerations for sellers.
teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup…
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SBA Southeast retweeted
Jun 8
How to Do Business with Temu Tues., June 9, 2026 10AM – 11AM CST: Attendees will learn about the benefits of selling on Temu, the tools & resources available to support business growth, key & operational considerations for sellers. @SBAgov @SBAsoutheast teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup…
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Every day is National Doughnut Day for the SBA! The @SBAGov team was out in force visiting small businesses in celebration of #NationalDoughnutDay on 6/5! Be sure to support a local #smallbiz today and every day!
ALT SBA's Jeff Patterson holds box of doughnuts in celebration of National Doughnut Day
ALT An image of all sorts of doughnuts in a box.
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The @SBAGov team is in rural America! This Georgia BBQ location has been family-owned for over 40 years and is a roadside icon. Be sure to support your rural America small businesses! @SBA_Georgia
ALT SBA's Jeff Patterson stands in front of Kellys BBQ restaurant with a sign that reads Thank you for Supporting this Small Business.
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SBA Southeast retweeted
Jun 5
Great to be in Detroit, Michigan at the @SBAgov Supplier Matchmaking Expo and see all the small businesses making connections! @SBA_Kelly is right, America is back! #MadeInAmerica
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SBA is hosting a nationwide pitch competition – with a cash prize pool of $1 MILLION - to highlight entrepreneurs from across the country who are powering American exceptionalism for the next 250 years.
Apply today! sba.gov/freedom250
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THIS WEEK: Take your business to the next level by connecting with companies and agencies at our Supplier Matchmaking Expo in Detroit on Friday, June 5!
Register now: suppliermatchmakingexpo.even…
ALT The image is a promotional graphic for the "Supplier Matchmaking Expo" hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration. It features bold text with a date, June 5, and time, 10 AM to 3 PM ET, along with the location, MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit, Michigan. The design incorporates shades of blue and black.
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SBA Southeast retweeted
May 29
Have you heard about SBA's Patriot Pitch competition? Deadline to apply is June 10th. Read SBA's Southeast Regional Administrator Tyler Teresa's article to learn more about this prize pool worth $1 million! You can review full eligibility details here: lnkd.in/g3tm8u2M.
@Tylercteresa @Mlindler40 @SCSBDC @SBAsoutheast
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SBA Southeast retweeted
May 28
Register now to attend the South Carolina Small Business Hospitality & Tourism Summit happening in Myrtle Beach on June 22nd.
#SmallBusiness, #Tourism, #Hospitality, #LocalGovernment
To register: lnkd.in/ereJQddm
@Tylercteresa @Mlindler40 @SBAsoutheast @SCSBDC @IRSsmallbiz @IRSnews @RdSouthcarolina @MBAChamber @gohgtc
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May 28
Happy #NationalBurgerDay from the SBA Southeast team! @SBAgov stopped in on Craft Burger by Shane in Georgia to celebrate the day. "Business is good!" says General Manager, Abbas Lakhani. @SBA_Georgia
ALT Jeff Patterson of the SBA enjoys a burger at Craft Burger By Shane in celebration of National Burger Day
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SBA Southeast retweeted
May 27
The U.S. Small Business Administration recently hosted a successful Lender Awards Ceremony and Lender Matchmaking Event, bringing together small business owners, entrepreneurs, and lending partners for an afternoon focused on access to capital and business growth opportunities.
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SBA Southeast retweeted
Are you looking for funding to grow your business?
By reducing risk for lenders, SBA helps you secure the capital you need. Learn more: sba.gov/loans
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With a $1M total prize pool, the SBA Patriot Pitch Competition awards American innovation!
Key details:
✅ Judging categories: strengthening American competitiveness, small business “punching above its weight,” economic impact, and business fundamentals and execution readiness
✅ Deadline: Submit your pitch by June 10
✅ The finals: September 2026 in D.C.
Learn more and submit your pitch: sba.gov/freedom250
ALT Promotional image for the Patriot Pitch Competition featuring an eagle logo. Text reads, "Submit your pitch by June 10." Clover logo at the bottom.
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In celebration of 250 years of American free enterprise, the SBA is proud to host the Patriot Pitch Competition with a $1M prize funded by @CloverCommerce.
If you're a small business owner leading in innovation, submit your pitch by June 10th!
sba.gov/freedom250
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SBA Southeast retweeted
May 26
Amid President Trump’s tax cut and fair trade agenda, Americans are starting small businesses at record rates.
Last week, the SBA took historic action to double our cumulative 7(a) and 504 loan limits to $10 million to give them the capital to hire, expand, and invest!
southeastagnet.com/2026/05/2…
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SBA Southeast retweeted
On #MemorialDay, we remember those who have given their lives for the freedoms and liberties that we have, and we honor the families they have left behind. We will never forget the selfless sacrifice.
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SBA Southeast retweeted
Congratulations to @VBOC_Florida for being named @SBAgov’s 2026 Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC) of the Year.
The VBOC, led by Director Brenton Peacock, provides counseling, training, and guidance to established and aspiring #VetBiz owners throughout the state of Florida.
The VBOC will be recognized at a ceremony during National Small Business Week.
Connect with your local VBOC: sba.gov/vboc
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SBA Southeast retweeted
If your business is in the construction, supply, or service sector, you may need surety bonds to guarantee work is completed. SBA-backed surety bonds help small businesses compete for (and win!) contracts. Find authorized surety bond agencies: sba.gov/osg
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