A senior official with the U.S. Small Business Administration was on hand near the refugee haven of Clarkston on Friday to tout the accomplishments of a pandemic-era federal program meant to support immigrant and minority entrepreneurs. The visit came on the heels of World Refugee Day, which was celebrated on Tuesday.

“The stories of refugees are often ones of great tragedy, turmoil, and loss. … It’s our mission at the SBA to ensure that the American dream of business ownership can be a reality for everyone, regardless of where you come from,” said Mark Madrid, associate administrator for the SBA’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development, during a stop at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Atlanta.

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