Recent Coverage & Activity

UT Taking Front-Row Seat in Innovation in Critical Mineral Resources

UT Austin is positioning itself at the forefront of critical mineral innovation, addressing the growing demand for resources essential to clean energy and national security.

How Trump's Tariffs Are Squeezing Small Businesses

Discussion on how tariffs are impacting small business owners across America.

LBJ Business Policy Forum Launches Six-Event Series

The LBJ School launches a comprehensive forum to convene business leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers for high-impact discussions on policy opportunities facing American business.

Bridging Business, Government, and Global Change: Dilawar Syed Joins CGB Faculty

Announcement of Dilawar Syed joining the Center for Global Business faculty to bridge business, government, and global change initiatives.

Dilawar Syed on Cuts in SBA Services for Small Businesses

Analysis of how reduced SBA services impact small business owners and entrepreneurs in the aftermath of Trump tariffs.

For America's 35m Small Businesses, Tariff Uncertainty Hits Especially Hard

Commentary on how tariff policies create unique challenges and uncertainty for small business operations and planning.

Texas Hill Country Floods: Our Neighbors Deserve Answers

Opinion piece addressing the need for transparency and accountability in flood relief efforts for affected Texas communities.

Dilawar Syed Joins Small Business Majority Board

Post-SBA board appointment highlighting advocacy for small business equity.

Tariffs Plummet U.S. Small Business Optimism Index

Small Business, Trump Tariffs & DOGE Economy

Federal Disaster Response to Helene in Valdosta, GA

Dilawar Syed Briefs President Biden on SBA Response Efforts to Hurricane Helene

SBA Deputy Administrator Dilawar Syed Delivers Keynote Address at West Virginia Rural Partners Conference

Deputy Administrator highlights historic investments in West Virginia and the importance of democratizing access to capital for rural entrepreneurs.

SBA Deputy Administrator's Unforgettable Dialogue at Georgia State University

Deputy Administrator engages with students and faculty at Georgia State University about entrepreneurship and economic opportunities.

Deputy Administrator Meets Entrepreneurs in Boise, Idaho

Deputy Administrator Syed Meets Entrepreneurs & Partner Organizations in Seattle Area

SBA Deputy Administrator Visits Michigan, Highlights Investing in America Agenda

Artificial Intelligence Speeds Business Planning in Alaska

Deputy Administrator Syed Meets Entrepreneurs & Partner Organizations in Alaska

Deputy Administrator engages with Community Development Financial Institutions and entrepreneurs in Anchorage, Alaska.

SBA Deputy Administrator Dilawar Syed Visits South Dakota as First Stop of National Small Business Week

SBA Deputy Administrator Visits Connecticut During National Small Business Week

SBA Deputy Administrator Dilawar Syed Visits Memphis, Meets Small Business Owners

SBA Leader Joins Congresswoman Frankel in Visit to Child Care Centers That Got Federal Help

Dilawar Syed Joins Congresswoman Frankel in Palm Springs, FL Preschool Childcare

Dilawar Syed Visits Edina, Indiana Business

SBA Deputy Administrator Holds Roundtable, Tours Recovery Center in Baltimore

SBA Adding Disaster Recovery Centers in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

SBA Deputy Administrator Dilawar Syed Visits Amarillo, TX to Engage with Rural Entrepreneurs