When it comes to travel, determining how much is too much is subjective. Some observers feel Alvarez has gotten a bum rap. Overseas travel can be an especially touchy subject, because voters do not relish the idea that their tax dollars are used to fund glamorous getaways for public servants. But this country has been the envy of many nations for its vigorous economy, one that stands on a foundation of small businesses. The SBA, as a result, has become a model agency for many countries seeking to invigorate their small-business climates.
Export is also an area of great potential for U.S. small businesses.
But he wants to be sure that the SBA is not compromising the funding for its domestic programs in exchange for overseas travel. She has advance personnel to coordinate her trips. Enzi questioned her use of advance teams. I do not understand why the SBA administrator requires agency staff to travel from Washington, DC, one or more days prior to a trip to advance the administrator s activities. The letter does not say why it needs to be enhanced.