The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announces that it is holding a
tribal consultation meeting in Mashantucket, Connecticut requesting comments and input on all
issues or concerns relating to any of SBA’s programs. Specifically, SBA seeks comments on
how SBA best can provide access for tribally owned small businesses to initiatives under its
Office of Manufacturing and Trade, with a particular focus on SBA’s ongoing onshoring,
manufacturing and export initiatives in an effort to encourage small businesses going
global. SBA is requesting general comments and input on how these programs are working and
is inviting suggestions on potential avenues for improving their efficiency or reducing any
unnecessary regulatory burden associated with the programs.

DATES: The Tribal Consultation meeting date is Monday, October 27, 2025, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00
p.m. (EDT), Mashantucket, Connecticut. The Tribal Consultation meeting pre-registration
deadline date is October 22, 2025.

The Tribal Consultation meeting will be held at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and
Research Center, 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT 06338.

You may submit written comments to SBA by sending them to Diane Cullo, Assistant
Administrator, Office of Native American Affairs, U.S. Small Business Administration,
409 3rd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20416; or Diane.Cullo@sba.gov.

Send pre-registration requests to attend and/or testify to Diane Cullo, Assistant
Administrator of SBA’s Office of Native American Affairs, U.S. Small Business
Administration, 409 3rd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20416; Diane.Cullo@sba.gov; or
Facsimile to (202) 481-2177.

Remote participation registration is permitted with pre-registration. To attend the meeting
remotely, the public can register here:
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1612981879?pwd=2VzfKaZ9kvIiQR5hMNvaBbmo5hTfMj.1.