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SBA ANNOUNCES MADE IN AMERICA MANUFACTURING INITITIVE
Effort will cut $100B in regulation, expand access to capital and create dedicated infrastructure to support blue-collar boom
Published on March 10, 2025
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler announced the agency’s new Made in America Manufacturing Initiative to restore American economic dominance and national security by empowering small manufacturers. The agency’s effort will support President Trump’s agenda to create good-paying jobs, secure our supply chains, promote fair trade, and bring back the blue-collar boom of his first Administration.
About 99% of American manufacturers are small businesses, who are already experiencing a resurgence under the President’s pro-growth agenda. The country gained 10,000 manufacturing jobs during his first full month in office — a swift turnaround after losing an average of 9,000 manufacturing jobs per month in the final year of the previous Administration.
“The great American comeback starts with restoring American industry,” SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler said. “With the Made in America Manufacturing Initiative, we’re slashing red tape, expanding access to capital, and fueling a manufacturing resurgence that will create high-paying jobs and revitalize communities across the country. By prioritizing American-made products, we’re not just securing our economic dominance — we’re protecting our national security by ensuring the essential goods we rely on are produced right here at home. SBA’s initiative is a promise to every hardworking American and small business owner: We’re puting American jobs and strength first.”
As part of the Made in America Manufacturing Initiative, the SBA will:
- Cut $100 billion in regulation through the Office of Advocacy, which is empowered by law to work across federal agencies to identify and eliminate rules, policies, and procedures that disproportionately burden small businesses and manufacturers.
- Launch a Red Tape Hotline for small business owners and manufacturers to share feedback and submit onerous regulations for review.
- Deploy the newly announced Office of Manufacturing and Trade to offer small manufacturers dedicated resources and training in partnership with SBA field offices across the country.
- Reduce barriers to access for the 504 loan program, a zero-subsidy program which provides capital for real estate, construction, and equipment purchases. Zero-subsidy means the program operates without ongoing taxpayer funding and is sustained by borrower and lender fees.
- Expand the use of the 7(a) Working Capital Pilot program, which provides financing to fund inventory purchases and export-related expenses for international markets.
- Promote a skilled manufacturing workforce by partnering with agencies, trade schools and private sector stakeholders to create a pipeline of skilled workers to support manufacturing.
- Support President Trump’s manufacturing agenda, including tariffs to restore fair and reciprocal trade, tax cuts on domestic production, and 100% expensing retroactive to Jan. 20, 2025, for manufacturers.
As part of the Initiative, representatives from the newly announced Office of Manufacturing and Trade will embark on a multistate Made in America Roadshow over the next two months, where they will hold roundtables to solicit feedback from small manufacturers across the country.
Administrator Loeffler will formally launch the Initiative and the Roadshow today at an aerospace and defense manufacturing facility in Indianapolis, Ind. She will be joined by state and federal leaders, as well as small business owners in the manufacturing industry.
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About the U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of entrepreneurship. As the leading voice for small businesses within the federal government, the SBA empowers job creators with the resources and support they need to start, grow, and expand their businesses or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more,
visit www.sba.gov.
“EXPORT LAUNCHPAD” TRAINING FOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA MANUFACTURERS
SVMA Member, Bender Insurance Solutions, partners with CompScience and CMTA
Press Release:
SVMA Member, Bender Insurance Solutions, partners with CompScience and CMTA to deliver transformational workers compensation program to California manufacturers!
CompScience Partners with California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) and Bender Insurance Solutions to Modernize Workers’ Compensation
New AI-Driven Program Prevents Workplace Injuries, Improves Safety, and Lowers Insurance Costs Statewide
[Sacramento, CA] – [March 4, 2025] – CompScience, the leading active workers compensation insurance provider has partnered with Bender Insurance Solutions and the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) to launch a new program tailored for California manufacturers. Together they are helping businesses statewide lower insurance costs preventing workplace injuries and improving safety with a unique technology solution.
With over 35,000 manufacturers in California—mostly small to medium-sized businesses—rising workers’ compensation costs and workplace injuries present growing challenges. In 2023 alone, private industry employers in California reported 363,900 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This partnership delivers data-driven solutions that help manufacturers strengthen workplace safety, reduce expenses, and ease financial and operational burdens.
CompScience’s AI technology integrates with existing camera systems and analyzes workplace video footage to detect hidden safety risks before they lead to serious injuries. This revolutionary “active insurance” model shifts the focus from reacting to incidents to actively preventing them, creating significant value for employers and employees.
“This partnership comes at a pivotal moment,” said Lance Hastings, President of CMTA. “Manufacturers are under immense pressure from rising comp costs and the need to ensure workplace safety. We’ve found an innovative insurance product that delivers personalized safety improvements and lower claims costs for California manufacturers.”
“We’ve worked with manufacturers across a range of industries, from metal fabrication to food processing, and have seen a 55% reduction in claims frequency among our manufacturing clients—enabling them to address risks before they escalate into costly injuries or litigation,” said Josh Butler, Founder of CompScience.
Underwritten by AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., one of the largest workers’ comp insurers in the U.S., the program offers:
- Coverage for over 300 manufacturing class codes
- Competitive pricing for cost-effective insurance solutions ● Exclusive 5% discount for CMTA members
- Nationwide availability for multi-state manufacturers
Roland Guillen, a key strategist at Bender Insurance Solutions, emphasized, “AmTrust brings unparalleled pricing and underwriting flexibility, making this program accessible to a wide range of manufacturers. This is a game-changer for manufacturers looking for premium relief and a safety partner who can proactively identify risks in a manufacturing facility. It’s the CompScience advantage!”
Manufacturers interested in learning more about this unique offering should contact Roland Guillen at rguillen@mybis.com or 916-380-5305.
About CompScience
CompScience Workers’ Comp Insurance reduces costs for businesses by limiting the probability of injuries. The Intelligent Safety Platform is based on bundled AI-powered safety analytics that provides risk assessment and recommendations to make workplaces safer and more productive.
About Bender Insurance Solutions
Bender Insurance Solutions, founded in 1938, stands as Sacramento’s largest employee-owned commercial insurance brokerage. Specializing in tailored insurance and risk management solutions, the insurance brokerage serves as a trusted advisor, dedicated to fostering client success. Rooted in integrity, education, and a commitment to exceptional service, Bender Insurance Solutions not only safeguards businesses but also actively contributes to the growth and well-being of the community.
About California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA)
The California Manufacturers & Technology Association has advocated for pro-growth laws and regulations before the California legislature and administrative agencies since 1918. The total output from manufacturing in California is $300 billion per year, roughly 10 percent of the total economic output of the state. Manufacturers employ 1.3 million Californians paying wages more than $25,000 higher than other non-farm employers in the state.
For more information, visit https://hello.mybendersolutions.com/cmtaquote or contact Roland Guillen, rguillen@mybis.com, 916-380-5305.
EL DORADO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
EL DORADO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT SPRING 2025 CAREER EXPO
REGISTER NOW & FIND YOUR FUTURE WORKFORCE!!!
2025
Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Union Mine High School
The Career Expo is a district-wide event open to all students in the El Dorado Union High School District and the El Dorado County community. This exciting event includes a Career Awareness Showcase, Job Fair, and Volunteer Fair, representing a wide range of career fields.
Interested in being an Exhibitor?
We invite you to participate as an exhibitor and share your expertise with our students. To RSVP, please complete our Google form. If the link does not work, copy and paste the URL into your browser:https://forms.gle/6KvWRnFs5DQkfdGh9
Help Spread the Word:
Know someone who would be a great exhibitor? Feel free to pass this information along. A list of previous exhibitors is available on our website for reference.
Why Participate?
This is a wonderful opportunity to inspire and guide our youth while contributing to the community’s future workforce.