47: Building Resilient Workplaces: SBA Insights on Safety, Preparedness, and Support for Businesses Large and Small

This discussion will bring together the National Safety Council and the U.S. Small Business Administration for a timely fireside chat on how organizations can prepare for, response to, and recover from disruptions of all kinds. In this conversation, NSC CEO Lorraine Martin and SBA Associate Administrator Chris Stallings will explore how proactive safety planning, business continuity, and smart recovery investments work together to strengthen resilience—before and after disaster strikes. Attendees will gain practical insights into SBA resources such as disaster loans, mitigation options, and resilience planning tools, as well as how federal agencies partner to support safe recovery and equitable access to assistance. Designed for leaders of businesses large and small, this session highlights how prioritizing worker safety and preparedness helps organizations reopen faster, reduce future risk, and emerge stronger than before.