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Kelly Loeffler, administrator of the Small Business Administration, recently visited Winton Machine Company in Suwanee, Georgia, as part of the SBA’s Made in America Manufacturing Initiative. The visit, marking the Trump administration’s 100th day this week, showcased the strength and resilience of American manufacturing and the essential role of small businesses in driving innovation and economic growth.

The visit: Winton Machine CEO and Co-Owner and NAM board member Lisa Winton shared the company’s remarkable journey with Administrator Loeffler during her visit.

• Founded in the basement of Lisa and George Winton’s home, Winton Machine has grown into a cutting-edge manufacturer of coax and tube fabrication machinery—all designed, built and delivered from their Georgia facility. 
• The Wintons credited the SBA and the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center with providing crucial early-stage guidance, training and funding opportunities that helped propel their growth.
• “Our story is one of perseverance, innovation and opportunity,” Lisa Winton said. “The SBA’s support allowed us to invest in our people, expand our capabilities and pursue our vision of building the highest quality American-made equipment. We are fortunate to have an incredibly talented team whose skills and dedication drive our success every day.”

Pro-manufacturing policies: Highlighting the importance of a stable economic environment, Winton emphasized how permanent pro-growth tax policies—such as those enacted in 2017—would encourage continued investment in automation, research and development, and factory expansion.

• Certainty in the tax code, she explained, enables manufacturers to plan for the future, innovate and strengthen their operations. “As manufacturers, our ability to reinvest drives job creation, advances new technologies and supports our communities,” Winton said.

The SBA: Administrator Loeffler’s visit underscored the SBA’s commitment to expanding opportunities for small manufacturers through initiatives like the Made in America Manufacturing Roadshow​. These efforts are designed to enhance access to capital, cut regulatory barriers and open new pathways for domestic and international growth.

• “Companies like Winton Machine embody the entrepreneurial spirit that defines American manufacturing,” Administrator Loeffler said during the tour. “By supporting small businesses, we are investing in innovation, job creation and the long-term strength of our economy.”

Looking ahead: With key tax provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act set to expire at the end of 2025​, manufacturing leaders stress the importance of preserving these policies to maintain America’s global competitiveness​. The NAM continues to advocate for a tax environment that empowers businesses of all sizes to grow, invest and lead in the global economy.

The last word: “The stakes couldn’t be higher for manufacturers right now,” said NAM Executive Vice President Erin Streeter. “Many are operating on thin margins, and restoring certainty through permanent, competitive tax policies is essential to helping manufacturers of all sizes plan, grow and succeed. When manufacturing wins, America wins.”