Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, has announced the commencement of the National Small Business Week Virtual Event. Originally scheduled for May but postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the event will now take place from September 22-24. The National Small Business Week honors small businesses, including those owned by veterans, women, and minorities, for their contributions and commitment to their communities. This year’s event will include educational panels aimed at providing innovative practices for entrepreneurs as they seek to adapt and recover in a changing economy. Awards will also be presented to small business advocates and the National Small Business Person of the Year will be announced.
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Release Date: September 3, 2020 Contact: Carol.Wilkerson@sba.gov
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WASHINGTON ANNOUNCEMENT
WASHINGTON – Today, Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced the kick-off for National Small Business Week. The virtual event, rescheduled from May due to the coronavirus pandemic, will be held September 22-24. National Small Business Week honors the nation’s small businesses, many of which are veteran, women and minority-owned, for their achievements and dedication to their communities. This year’s National Small Business Week activities will include numerous educational panels providing retooling and innovative practices for entrepreneurs as our nation’s small businesses look to pivot and recover toward a stronger economy. The event will recognize the national award winners, including the naming of this year’s National Small Business Person of the Year.
“I am thrilled to host SBA’s virtual National Small Business Week ceremony and provide this opportunity to recognize inspiring entrepreneurs from across the country for their innovation, and in many cases this year, resilience,” said SBA Administrator Carranza. “This year, we will spotlight America’s outstanding small businesses and their stories of perseverance and their ability to pivot and overcome adversity. This event will also feature many educational forums that will inspire entrepreneurs around the country as they recover and sustain their operations.”
NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
National Small Business Week will also recognize small business advocates for their involvement in disaster recovery, government contracting, and their support for small businesses and entrepreneurship. Awards will be presented to SBA partners in financial and entrepreneurial development, including top SCORE Chapter, Small Business Development Center, Women’s Business Center, and Veterans Business Outreach Center.
For registration and additional information on National Small Business Week, please visit sba.gov/NSBW .
About the U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit https://www.sba.gov.
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Details and registration information will be posted on sba.gov/NSBW as events are finalized.
Question & Answer
1. When is the National Small Business Week Virtual Event taking place?
The event will be held from September 22-24, after being rescheduled from May due to the coronavirus pandemic.
2. What is the purpose of National Small Business Week?
National Small Business Week honors small businesses, including those owned by veterans, women, and minorities, for their contributions and commitment to their communities.
3. What activities will be included in this year’s National Small Business Week?
This year’s event will include educational panels providing innovative practices for entrepreneurs to adapt and recover in a changing economy. Awards will also be presented to small business advocates, and the National Small Business Person of the Year will be announced.
