SBA Deputy Administrator Visits Citizens Bank of Edmond
Bill Briggs, SBA's deputy administrator, met with small businesses at Citizens Bank of Edmond to discuss federal small business policy.
Citizens Bank of Edmond hosted William "Bill" Briggs, the U.S. Small Business Administration's Deputy Administrator, for a meeting with local small business owners and operators in Edmond, Oklahoma, according to an announcement released October 7, 2026.
The visit brought a senior federal official directly to a community banking institution, providing small business stakeholders in the region an opportunity to engage with SBA leadership on policy matters affecting their operations. Citizens Bank of Edmond, a community-focused financial institution, served as the venue for the discussion.
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Briggs, who holds one of the top positions at the SBA, has responsibilities that span the agency's programs supporting small business lending, entrepreneurship, and access to capital across the United States. His presence at a community bank underscores ongoing federal efforts to maintain direct dialogue with small business communities outside major metropolitan centers.
The SBA plays a central role in facilitating loans and technical assistance to small businesses nationwide, often working in partnership with community banks like Citizens Bank of Edmond to extend its reach. Visits of this nature are generally aimed at gathering ground-level input on how federal programs are functioning and where gaps may exist.
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