Ernst Announces Special Guest at Entrepreneur Expo

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, is announcing that she will host Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler as a featured speaker at her upcoming Entrepreneur Expo.

The third annual event, which will take place at Iowa State University on Tuesday, August 12, will provide Iowa small businesses an unparalleled chance to learn about opportunities across the federal marketplace with networking and hands-on instruction.

“Administrator Loeffler has been a leading champion for Iowa small businesses in Washington,” said Ernst. “I have worked hand in hand with her and the Trump administration to Make Main Street Great Again. Her expertise is part of the invaluable knowledge attendees will gain from my Expo to ensure that small businesses can not only compete but thrive in the federal marketplace.”

“I’m thrilled to be part of this year’s Entrepreneur Expo led by Senator Ernst, and to work with her as Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee,” said Loeffler. “President Trump knows that small businesses are our nation's economic and innovation engine. This Administration is returning the focus to Main Streets in Iowa and across America to ensure they have the resources they need to succeed.”

Click here to learn more and RSVP for the event.

Background:

Last year, 40 federal and state entities came to Ernst’s Expo to connect with small businesses on opportunities in federal contracting and innovation programs.

Hundreds of Iowans attended Ernst’s 2023 Expo, which featured 31 federal and state entities.

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