[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 16, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H3754]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER DAY

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
celebrate National Small Business Development Center Day. SBDC Day 
unites nearly 1,000 Small Business Development Centers across the 
country and the hundreds of thousands of clients they serve.
  Pennsylvania is lucky to have 16 SBDCs across our Commonwealth, and 
they are ready to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners with 
the knowledge and tools needed to make smart decisions and prosper.
  The Pennsylvania SBDCs are a public-private partnership with the U.S. 
Small Business Administration, the Pennsylvania Department of Community 
and Economic Development, and 16 universities and colleges.
  Small Business Development Centers are there to provide resources for 
entrepreneurs of all ages and backgrounds, from underserved communities 
to veterans.
  Madam Speaker, I grew up working for my family's small sporting goods 
business. I know firsthand the drive, dedication, and determination it 
takes to succeed.
  If you are a small business owner, entrepreneur, or are looking to 
get started, be sure to check out a Small Business Development Center 
near you.

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