Speeches & Op-Eds

Speeches 

Nov.18, 2009  Opening Remarks at the Small Business Financing Forum, Washington, DC
Nov.17, 2009 “Embracing the Spirit of Entrepreneurship in America’s Universities,” Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities, Washington, DC 
Oct. 27, 2009 National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (NAGGL), Phoenix, AZ
Oct. 1, 2009 Women Impacting Public Policy Annual Legislative Meeting, Washington, DC 
Sept. 22, 2009 National Association of Federal Credit Unions Congressional Caucus, Washington, DC 
Sept. 22, 2009 National Association of Surety Bond Producers, Washington, DC 
Sept. 17, 2009 U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce “Latina Leaders” Luncheon, Denver, Colorado 
Aug. 28, 2009 MED Week 2009: “Energizing the American Economy with Minority Business Enterprises,” Washington, D.C.

Aug. 26, 2009

American Legion 91st Annual Convention, Louisville, Kentucky 
Aug.12, 2009  Testimony at the Portsmouth, New Hampshire Field Hearing, “Small Business Survival, Weathering the Economy, Creating Jobs, and What the SBA Can Do to Assist”
Aug.12, 2009  Testimony at the Portland, Maine Field Hearing, “Small Business Survival, Weathering the Economy, Creating Jobs, and What the SBA Can Do to Assist”
July 29, 2009 Testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business
July 28, 2009 Michigan Automotive-Robotics Cluster Initiative Workshop/Kickoff, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan 

June 30, 2009

Testimony at the Louisiana Field Hearing, "Keeping America Competitive: Federal Programs that Promote Small Business Exports"

June 16, 2009 Testimony at the U.S. Senate Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee Hearing on FY 2010 Budget
May 18, 2009  Keynote Address at National Small Business Week, Washington, DC (watch video)
May 13, 2009 Testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business Regarding the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
May 13, 2009 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Week Summit, Washington, DC
April 1, 2009

Karen G. Mills’ Opening Statement at the Confirmation Hearing



Op-Eds

September 1, 2009 "Small Business: The Key to Recovery and Prosperity," Capacity
July 30, 2009    "Health Care Reform is Crucial for Small Businesses," with Christina Romer, Chair of the President’s Council of Economic Advisers

June 12, 2009

"SBA Seeking More Partners and Innovations," American Banker