Thank you for the opportunity.  The privilege.  Rob Brazell, R2W Founder

9/10

Robin Ray Brazell, R2W Founder, and Filip Forejtek, R2W Volunteer, attended the Southeast Regional Business Briefing at the White House on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

Introductions: Jackson Spivey, Senior Advisor, White House Office of Public Engagement

Welcome: Stephen Benjamin, Assistant to the President, Senior Advisor to the President and Director of Public Engagement

Small Business Remarks and Discussion: Dilawar Syed, Deputy Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

Harnessing the Resources of the Small Business Administration Panel:

• Jessica Reeves, Director of Public Engagement, Office of the Administrator
• Katie Frost, Associate Administrator, Office of Capital Access, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
• Jennifer Kirn, Associate Administrator, Office of Field Operations, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
• Han Nguyen, Associate Administrator, Office of Communications and Public Liaison

Investing in Small Businesses in Communities Across America Remarks and Discussion:  Wally Adeyemo, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of the Treasury

Investing in America at a State and Local Level Remarks and Discussion:

• Ryan Whalen, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor for States and Implementation
• John Lucey, Senior Advisor to the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs for Implementation

Briefing Concludes – closing remarks and photos

9/11

Robin Ray Brazell, R2W Founder, and Filip Forejtek, R2W Volunteer attended a ceremony at The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.  They were surrounded by WWII veterans.

I’ve never so many WWII veterans in one place at one time.  It was truly one of the best times of my life.  I’m deeply grateful.  Rob Brazell, R2W Founder

Check back for photos and impressions from Brazell and Forejtek.