The Small Business Administration spotlights programs that benefit Hispanic entrepreneurs across the southeast region of the United States.
Allen M. Thomas
As Region IV Administrator, Allen Thomas oversees Small Business Administration programs, offices, and operations in the Southeast region, serving Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Thomas is a former three-term mayor, businessman, entrepreneur and leader in public and private enterprise. As mayor of Greenville, one of North Carolina's largest cities, Thomas led the post-recession recovery, rapid expansion, and robust economic growth, better connecting the city and region. The White House recognized him during the Obama-Biden Administration for community engagement in law enforcement and public safety. Thomas co-founded healthcare technology startup IQMax, which grew to service 160 medical facilities in 36 states, processing 18 million patient records per day. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper appointed Thomas as the executive director of North Carolina Global TransPark to revitalize the state's global multimodal transportation and logistics hub, spearheading growth in advanced manufacturing jobs, innovation, and investment.
