National Small Business Week Kicks Off
With all the uncertainty out there among small business owners, they can take some solace in the fact that, at least for this week, Washington’s eyes are focused on them. May 23-29, 2010, has been proclaimed National Small Business Week by President Barack Obama and the Small Business Administration (SBA).
The events surrounding National Small Business Week, being held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, D.C., include roundtable discussions, executive forums, speakers and award presentations, including the announcement of the National Small Business Person of the Year.
“America’s small businesses are proving their resiliency as they continue to drive economic growth and job creation,” says SBA Administrator Karen Mills. “During National Small Business Week, we’ll honor the spirit of entrepreneurship, innovation and determination that makes small businesses the engine of our economy.”
In making the official proclamation, President Obama said, “Small business owners embody the spirit of entrepreneurship and strong work ethic that lie at the heart of the American dream. They are the backbone of our nation’s economy, they employ tens of millions of workers and, in the past 15 years, they have created the majority of new private sector jobs. During Small Business Week, we reaffirm our support for America’s small businesses and celebrate the proud tradition of private enterprise they represent.” Read more here.
This marks the 47th annual National Small Business Week celebration. For more information, visit www.nationalsmallbusinessweek.com. The site will have live webcasts of all the related events throughout the week.
Enjoy the spotlight, small business owners. I hope it translates into some growth in your bottom lines!!
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