SBA COVID-19 Relief Programs and Services Webinar

Join us for the SBA COVID-19 Relief Programs and Services Webinar featuring Steve Dixel, SBA Eastern Pennsylvania District Director, and Solomon Wheeler, SBA Harrisburg Branch Manager.

The U.S. Small Business Administration Eastern Pennsylvania District presents information on pandemic assistance available for small businesses and an overview of its programs and services. All are welcome to attend! 

Steven R. Dixel serves as the district director for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Eastern Pennsylvania District Office, where he is responsible for the delivery and leadership of the agency's financial and business development programs throughout the eastern 40 counties of Pennsylvania. He has nearly 30 years of federal service, during which he has worked for three federal agencies in the Financial and Operations fields throughout his career. Prior to his appointment as district director, Dixel served as Business Operations Officer at the SBA’s Office of Field Operations, where he oversaw day-to-day financial operations, planning, and risk management affecting nearly 40% of the SBA’s workforce. Dixel also served as Senior Analyst with the SBA’s Office of Chief Financial Officer, where he provided technical financial research and analysis related to SBA’s loan portfolio and other programs. Dixel was awarded SBA’s 2014 Mission Support Award – the highest honor given to an SBA employee – by the SBA’s Administrator for demonstrating outstanding service in the successful accomplishment of SBA's mission and strategic goals. Dixel holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics/Management and a Master of Business Administration. He is also a graduate of the Partnership for Public Services, Excellence in Government Program.

Solomon Wheeler is currently the Harrisburg Branch Manager for the US Small Business Administration’s Eastern Pennsylvania office. He works with local and regional banks, chambers of commerce, small business development centers, and economic development organizations to promote US SBA loan guarantee programs, federal contracting opportunities, and technical assistance programs. Solomon joined the Eastern PA district office as a Lender Relations Specialist in 2013 and has over 20 combined years in commercial lending, small business development, and corporate finance. During his tenure, he also served as the project manager for the SBA’s Emerging Leaders program, a nationwide initiative in the form of a mini-MBA program for small business owners. He previously served as a Business Opportunity Specialist for the 8 (a) Division of Program Certification and Eligibility. Prior to that, he served as the Finance Director for The Business Center for Entrepreneurship (Philadelphia), a business development and technical assistance organization. He has worked as a commercial lender (Wachovia), finance manager (Coca-Cola), and corporate Senior Auditor (Unisys). He has a bachelor’s degree in finance from Jefferson University and a master’s degree in finance and international business from the University of Pittsburgh.