Small businesses are the lifeblood of our country. Using the SBA’s definition of a small business – any company that could range up to 1500 employees with receipts up to $21 million – we can see how restaurants, specialty shops, construction companies and wholesalers are helping our economy thrive.
For the first time, National Small Business Week events will be held in multiple cities starting June 17, 2013. The cities below will feature one day of events during National Small Business Week. The week will culminate with the NSBW awards ceremony in Washington, DC. Speaker and schedule information for the events will be updated on a regular basis on these pages – http://www.sba.gov/nsbw/.
The cities are Seattle (June 17), Dallas (June18), St. Louis (June19), Pittsburgh (June 20), and Washington, DC (June21). As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Every day, they’re working to grow small businesses, create 21st century jobs, drive innovation, and increase America’s global competitiveness.
Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year.
Speakers this year include: Karen Mills, SBA Administrator; David Steward, Founder and Chairman, World Wide Technology; and Angie Hicks, Founder and Chief Marketing Officer, Angie’s List.
The event is free, however registration is mandatory. If you live in or near one of these fine cities, you should try to attend.
For more information, visit http://www.sba.gov/nsbw/