Ep. 293 | Exploring New SBA Programs and Capital Access with Randy Puckett and Sandro Murtas

In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred broadcasts from the 2024 annual FLAGGL conference in Orlando, focusing on small business capital access. Featuring guests Randy Puckett, Senior Financial and Loan Specialist in the Office of Financial Assistance at the U.S. Small Business Administration, and Sandro Murtas, Lead Export Finance Manager in the Office of International Trade at the SBA, the discussion covers the new Working Capital Pilot Program designed to streamline financing for small businesses. They share insights into the program's benefits, eligibility criteria, and parameters, as well as the SBA's role in supporting businesses during the pandemic and providing updates on the state of exporting in Florida.

This podcast episode was recorded live at the Florida Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders annual conference hosted at the JW Marriott in Orlando. This podcast is made possible by the Florida SBDC Network and sponsored by Florida First Capital.

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