Hearings
The Role of Community Navigators in Reaching Underserved Businesses
Thursday, March 18, 2021 | 10:00 AM
The Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Underserved, Agricultural, and Rural Business Development will hold a hybrid hearing titled: “The Role of Community Navigators in Reaching Underserved Businesses.” The hearing is scheduled to begin at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 18, 2021 in Room 2360 of the Rayburn House Office Building. Participating members can also join remotely via CISCO Webex.
The Subcommittee will meet to discuss the new Community Navigator Pilot Program, created in the American Rescue Plan. The remote hearing is an opportunity for Members to learn how the program will leverage existing community partners to enhance outreach to underserved communities across the country. In addition, it will provide an opportunity for Members to examine how increased outreach in underserved communities is vital to small businesses’ success. To view a livestream of the hearing, please click here. Hearing Notice Hearing Memo Witnesses Ms. Rebecca Shi Executive Director American Business Immigration Coalition Chicago, IL Testimony Ms. Bridget Weston Chief Executive Officer Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) Herndon, VA Testimony Ms. Pilar Guzman Zavala Chief Executive Officer Half Moon Empanadas Miami, FL Testimony Mr. Bruce Strong State Director Minnesota Small Business Development Center (SBDC) St. Paul, MN Testimony |
