Readout of White House Roundtable with Latino Business Leaders

Readout of White House Roundtable with Latino Business Leaders | The White HouseSkip to contentThe White HouseThe White House The White House Home AdministrationPrioritiesThe RecordBriefing RoomEspañol InstagramOpens in a new windowFacebookOpens in a new windowXOpens in a new windowYouTubeOpens in a new window Contact UsPrivacy PolicyCopyright PolicyAccessibility Statement MenuCloseTo search this site, enter a search termSearchMobile Menu OverlayAdministrationShow submenu for “Administration””President Joe BidenVice President Kamala HarrisFirst Lady Dr. Jill BidenSecond Gentleman Douglas EmhoffThe CabinetExecutive OfficesShow submenu for “Executive Offices””Council of Economic AdvisersCouncil on Environmental QualityDomestic Policy CouncilGender Policy CouncilNational Economic CouncilNational Security CouncilNational Space CouncilOffice of Intergovernmental AffairsOffice of Management and BudgetOffice of the National Cyber DirectorOffice of National Drug Control PolicyOffice of Public EngagementOffice of Science and Technology PolicyOffice of the United States Trade RepresentativeClimate Policy OfficePresidential Personnel OfficePrioritiesBriefing RoomThe White HouseShow submenu for “The White House””PresidentsFirst FamiliesThe GroundsOur GovernmentGet InvolvedShow submenu for “Get Involved””Write or Call The White HouseJoin UsWhite House FellowsWhite House Internship ProgramThe RecordDisclosuresEspañol Contact UsPrivacy PolicyCopyright PolicyAccessibility Statement InstagramOpens in a new windowFacebookOpens in a new windowXOpens in a new windowYouTubeOpens in a new window The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20500 To search this site, enter a search termSearchJune 25, 2024 Readout of White House Roundtable with Latino Business Leaders Home Briefing Room Statements and Releases Yesterday, the Office of Public Engagement and the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs convened a roundtable with 20 Latino venture and business leaders to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s investments in the Latino community and how President Biden’s economic agenda is expanding access to capital for Latinos.  Latino entrepreneurs are a critical driver of the small business boom taking place under President Biden, with Latino business ownership up 40% compared to before the pandemic.During the convening, participants discussed the Administration’s direct investments in Latino communities and provided recommendations on how to scale efforts to increase access to capital. Administration officials highlighted investments to grow the economy from the middle out by supporting minority business owners and fund managers, and discussed ways to increase direct investment for Latino entrepreneurs, including programs like the SBA’s Growth Accelerator Fund Competition, the Economic Development Agency’s Tech Hubs Program, and the SBA’s Small Business Investment Company’s Investment Diversification and Growth rule.Biden-Harris Administration officials will continue working with Latino business leaders to deliver on the President’s efforts to advance equity for the Latino community.Administration participants included:Stephen K. Benjamin, Senior Advisor to the President and Director of the Office of Public EngagementTom Perez, Senior Advisor to the President and Director of the Office of Intergovernmental AffairsAdministrator Isabella Guzman, Small Business AdministrationDr. Arati Prabhakar, Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP)Alejandra Castillo, Assistant Secretary of the Economic Development Agency, Department of Commerce### Stay ConnectedSign UpEmail Address* RequiredZIP CodePlease leave blank.We'll be in touch with the latest information on how President Biden and his administration are working for the American people, as well as ways you can get involved and help our country build back better. Opt in to send and receive text messages from President Biden. ShareShare this page on FacebookShare this page on Xhttps://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/06/25/readout-of-white-house-roundtable-with-latino-business-leaders/?utm_source=link HomeThe AdministrationExecutive OfficesPrioritiesThe RecordBriefing RoomThe White HouseDisclosuresGet InvolvedEspañol Contact UsPrivacy PolicyCopyright PolicyAccessibility Statement InstagramOpens in a new windowFacebookOpens in a new windowXOpens in a new windowYouTubeOpens in a new window The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20500 WH.gov Scroll to Top Scroll to Top Top