White House Hosts Exclusive Briefing for AAHOA Members on Small Business Initiatives

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ATLANTA, GA, OCTOBER 24, 2024—Members of AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) on Wednesday participated in an exclusive virtual briefing hosted by the Biden-Harris Administration for the world’s largest hotel owners association. The session, organized by the White House Office of Public Engagement, focused on key issues affecting small businesses and provided an update on the current economic landscape.

During the briefing, senior Administration officials discussed federal efforts aimed at supporting small business owners, including initiatives related to access to Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, efforts to improve the supply chain, and providing greater transparency with resort fees and junk fees that impact the industry. The officials included White House Senior Advisor for Public Engagement Kota Mizutani, Small Business Administration Deputy Administrator Dilawar Syed, Special Assistant to the President for Economic Policy Karlin Gatton, and Special Assistant to the President for Manufacturing & Industrial Policy Monica Gorman, both with the National Economic Council.

“As all three of our speakers today highlighted, a huge thank you to all the members of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association, all the business leaders here who are putting in the work on the ground to make our economy run,” said Kota Mizutani. “Thank you so much for all that you do.”

“This briefing underscores how important AAHOA and its members are to the ongoing conversation around small business policies,” said AAHOA Chairman Miraj S. Patel, who welcomed members to the briefing. “Having the opportunity to hear directly from senior government officials about these key issues is crucial as our members continue to navigate today’s evolving economic environment.”

“We are grateful that the Administration recognized the importance of engaging with AAHOA and our members on the challenges small businesses face,” said AAHOA President & CEO Laura Lee Blake. “The insights shared today will empower our hotel owners to make informed decisions as they steer through current industry challenges.”

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