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Latina Lens: Maria Contreras Sweet
Maria Contreras-Sweet (born 1955) served as the 24th Administrator of the Small Business Administration from 2014 to 2017. She was formerly the executive chairwoman and founder of ProAmérica Bank, a commercial bank focusing on small to mid-sized businesses with a specialty in the Latino community. Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, Contreras-Sweet immigrated to Los Angeles, California and has since been involved in both the private sector founding a private equity firm and in public service as the California Secretary of Business, Transportation, and Housing under Governor Gray Davis.
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- Latina Lens Maria Contreras Sweet
- President obama nominates maria contreras sweet as sba administrator
- 7 Up RC Bottling Company
- Contreras Sweet Company
- Fortius Holdings LLC
- ProAmrica Bank
- State legislature
- US Census Bureau
- California Cabinet Secretary
- Other highlights
- Public appearances and recognition
- References
On January 15, 2014, she was nominated by President Barack Obama to join his Cabinet as head of the Small Business Administration. She was confirmed as the Administrator of the Small Business Administration by voice vote on March 27, 2014. She assumed that role on April 7, 2014.
President obama nominates maria contreras sweet as sba administrator
7-Up / RC Bottling Company
