The Make Onshoring Great Again Portal: Empowering Small Businesses in U.S. Manufacturing
U.S. Small Business Administration Introduces Domestic Sourcing Portal to Assist Small businesses in Finding American Suppliers and Strengthening Internal Supply Networks
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has launched a new tool to help small businesses transition their operations towards U.S.-based sourcing and supply chains. The initiative, known as the Make Onshoring Great Again Portal, is a practical resource for small businesses, particularly those in the manufacturing sector.
The portal is part of the SBA's broader Made in America Manufacturing Initiative, which aims to support the administration's economic priorities of reshoring production, rebuilding U.S. industry, and limiting dependence on foreign adversaries, particularly China.
The Make Onshoring Great Again Portal offers several key features and benefits for small businesses:
- Free Access to Three Curated Supplier Databases: Users can access Thomasnet, IndustryNet, and Connex databases at no cost. These platforms help small businesses connect directly with verified domestic suppliers and manufacturers.
- Facilitates Domestic Sourcing and Local Production: The portal aims to support businesses in reshoring their supply chains by fostering connections with U.S.-based suppliers, thereby strengthening local production and supply networks.
- Supports Made in USA Strategy: For businesses, including those owned by veterans, the portal ensures access to verified U.S. suppliers, making it a strategic tool for companies prioritizing domestic sourcing and manufacturing.
- Designed to Help Small Manufacturers Expand and Grow: By simplifying the process of finding reliable domestic partners, the portal helps small manufacturers become more competitive and resilient in the global supply chain context.
The portal is designed to provide free access to a database of over 1 million domestic suppliers, reducing small businesses' exposure to overseas disruptions, improving quality control, and shortening lead times for procurement.
The SBA's initiatives align with President Donald J. Trump's mission to restore America's economic resurgence by empowering small businesses with resources to return manufacturing to the U.S. The SBA administrator, Kelly Loeffler, expressed support for this mission.
The portal was developed in partnership with private-sector sponsors and can be found at www.sba.gov/priorities/american-manufacturers/make-onshoring-great-again-portal. It is another means to "supercharge" the return of American industrial capacity and increase the competitiveness of domestic businesses.
The portal launch is part of a larger national strategy focused on empowering entrepreneurs, revitalizing local economies, and reinforcing American economic independence. By leveraging the Make Onshoring Great Again Portal, small businesses can potentially reduce costs, improve supply chain security, and support local economies.
- The Make Onshoring Great Again Portal, a resource for small businesses in the manufacturing sector, offers free access to three curated supplier databases (Thomasnet, IndustryNet, and Connex) that help businesses connect directly with verified domestic suppliers and manufacturers, fostering domestic sourcing and local production.
- Leveraging the Make Onshoring Great Again Portal can potentially help small businesses reduce costs, improve supply chain security, and support local economies, aligning with President Donald J. Trump's mission to empower small businesses with resources to return manufacturing to the U.S. and reinforce American economic independence.
