Robert H. Nelson
Robert Nelson is currently serving as the acting regional administrator for the United States Small Business Administration covering the six New England states. He is also the district director of SBA’s Massachusetts District Office. As acting regional administrator, Nelson is responsible for the delivery and management of SBA’s small business, financial assistance, and business development program initiatives throughout New England serving a population in excess of 14.4 million with over 1.3 million small businesses.

Nelson was appointed district director of SBA’s Massachusetts District Office on November 26, 2007. As district director, Mr. Nelson is responsible for the effective delivery of SBA’s financial and business development programs with a mission to counsel, assist and protect the interest of small business statewide in order to maintain and strengthen the economy. Mr. Nelson, together with a current staff of 13 permanent SBA employees, works to help entrepreneurs to start, grow and build their businesses.  On the financial side, Mr. Nelson is responsible for increasing delivery of the popular 7(a) and 504 loan programs which help small businesses obtain access to capital.  During his tenure as district director, Massachusetts has seen tremendous increases in the use of SBA loan programs statewide with records achieved in terms of number of 504 loans approved and total loan dollars approved. Massachusetts consistently ranks as one of the most productive district offices in terms of access to capital for small businesses.
 
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