WE URGENTLY NEED YOUR SUPPORT!
Your Help is Needed to Protect the Programs that Grow Small Businesses
The current budget moving through Congress includes funding cuts that eliminate key programs.
These programs fuel local economies and support entrepreneurs with the funding, coaching, and training they need to succeed. Cuts would mean fewer business launches, more closures, and lost jobs in our communities.
Take Action Now
Email Your Representatives
The current federal budget includes deep cuts that would eliminate programs vital to small business success. These programs provide the funding, training, and guidance entrepreneurs rely on to launch and grow. Without them, we’ll see fewer businesses open their doors, more businesses close, and lost jobs across our communities.
Lawmakers need to hear how these resources impact real lives and local economies. It only takes a moment — your message will be automatically sent to your representatives based on your address.
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Have questions? Contact us at advocacy@ecdi.org.
Call Your Representatives
A phone call makes the biggest impact. It cuts through the noise and demands attention. Even a voicemail after hours makes a difference in making your voice heard.
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You can use the automated call option above in the form or call manually below.
Find Your Elected Officials' Phone Number
Type in your address to get the contact information for your Senators and Representative.
Script Template
"Hello, my name is [your name], and I'm calling from [your city, state, AND residential zip code].
I'm urging you to protect SBA funding supporting small business lending, workforce development, and entrepreneurial training services, which are currently proposed to be eliminated in the budget moving through Congress.
I'm deeply worried about the proposed cuts to the SBA because..
Small Business Owners:
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Explain why it's important to you: personal connection and/or impact on your community
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State your businesses’ name
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How many employees do you have
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How long have you been in business
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How many SBA loans have you secured
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Small Biz Supporters:
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Explain why it's important to you: personal connection and/or impact on your community
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your favorite small businesses’ name
I hope you'll prioritize funding for the SBA Microlending and technical assistance program in the upcoming budget discussions and I urge you to vote 'no' for any budget that reduces funding for small businesses.
Again, my name is [your name] from [your residential zip code].
Thank you for your support of [your state] small businesses.”
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