The SBA has an office in every state and helps with financing and training for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Learn about SBA leaders and their commitment to help Americans start and grow businesses. [83], Under her leadership, WWE was the recipient of the USO of Metropolitan Washington's first ever "Legacy of Hope" award for its extensive support of U.S. troops and the USO's Operation Care Package program. [5][6] On February 1, her nomination was approved by the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on an 18–1 vote[7] and confirmed by the full Senate on February 14, by a vote of 81–19. Vince agreed, and would like for you to call Zahorian and to tell him not to come to any more of our events and to also clue him in on any action that the Justice Department is thinking of taking. McMahon defeated her opponents and faced Richard Blumenthal in the general election, losing by 11%. The publicly traded company now has a market value of about $1.5 billion. [39] It was a first in the wrestling industry and helped expand the company's popularity with children. [68], McMahon often referred to the creative side of WWE as Vince's specialty, stating that she was primarily in the management team, although she appeared in several storylines. Got a confidential news tip? 31", "Capitol Watch Blog – Connecticut Politics, Political News and Legislation", "Connecticut Senate - McMahon vs. Blumenthal", "Linda McMahon vs. Joe Lieberman? We rely on readers like you to uphold a free press. She pointed to surveys showing high levels of optimism among the country's small business owners. Linda McMahon, former chief executive officer of World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., smiles while speaking to the media in the lobby of Trump Tower in New York, on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016. [66][67], During her 2010 campaign, Blumenthal's campaign criticized her and WWE for accepting the tax credits while laying off workers in 2009. [96] A third candidate, Peter Schiff, qualified for the ballot by submitting petition signatures.
WASHINGTON – Administrator Linda McMahon of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the appointment of four new Associate Administrators: Peter Cazamias for the Office of International Trade; Robb Wong for the Office of Government Contracting and Business Development; Allen Gutierrez for the Office of Entrepreneurial Development; and Michael Hershey for … "I am resigning my position at SBA effective April 12. During an interview with Fox News, she said that she often did not know what the storylines were in advance and watched events unfold as the general public did. [101], On September 20, 2011 in Southington, Connecticut, McMahon officially announced her candidacy.