Citizens Bank of Edmond Hosts SBA Deputy Administrator Bill Briggs
On October 7, 2026, Citizens Bank of Edmond welcomed William 'Bill' Briggs, the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) Deputy Administrator, to discuss initiatives supporting small businesses in Oklahoma and beyond. Briggs has a long history with SBA policy work, including overseeing the $800 billion Paycheck Protection Program during the pandemic. During his visit, Briggs met with bank leadership, local business owners, and community partners to explore how access to capital and SBA programs can continue supporting entrepreneurs in Oklahoma. The state is home to nearly 400,000 small businesses that employ over half of its workforce, making them a critical economic driver. Briggs emphasized the importance of collaboration between federal agencies like the SBA and local institutions such as Citizens Bank of Edmond. Jill Castilla, CEO of the bank, praised Briggs for his efforts to reform and modernize SBA programs while reducing waste and fraud.
Topics: policy discussion PPP/EIDL programs SBA small business support