Join us for National Small Business Week from April 28 – May 4, 2024 as we celebrate the backbone of our economy by recognizing the entrepreneurs, small businesses, and innovative startups that define communities across America. Set against the backdrop of the historic Small Business Boom fueled by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, this National Small Business Week holds unique significance as we honor the entrepreneurs who create jobs, strengthen their neighborhoods, and solve global problems. See the list of winners in your communities.
National Small Business Week also includes a free, educational Virtual Summit from April 30 - May 1. This online event is packed with business workshops, networking opportunities, information on federal resources, and insights from expert speakers geared toward entrepreneurs looking to start and grow businesses. Sessions will cover several key topics including:
- Accelerate Business Growth with the Help of AI (presented by Visa)
- Securing Your Small Business in a Work-From-Anywhere World (presented by T-Mobile)
- Learn About the No-Cost SBA T.H.R.I.V.E Educational Program (presented by SBA)
- Unlock AI’s Potential for Your Small Business (presented by Grow with Google)
- Building a Foundation for Online Marketing Success: Review, Plan, and Execute (presented by Constant Contact)
- Leveraging E-Commerce to Scale Your Business (presented by Amazon)
- How to Start a Food Truck Business: A Step-by-Step Guide (presented by SCORE)
- 8 Practical Skills to Run a Successful Business (presented by Visa)
- Small Business Strategies for Collaboration and Productivity (presented by T-Mobile)
- Navigating Your Cash Flow (presented by Chase for Business)
- How to Turn Your Side Hustle into a Business & Securing Your First Loan (presented by NerdWallet)
- Future of Commerce 2024 (presented by Square)
- My SBA (presented by SBA)
- How to Write a Grant Proposal for Your Business (presented by SCORE)
In between sessions, explore free resources, take advantage of no-cost mentoring, make new connections, and get inspired by small business success stories.
We can’t wait to honor America’s 33.5 million small businesses at National Small Business Week 2024. Follow SBA on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for event updates. Join the conversation on social media using #SmallBusinessWeek. Full details can be found at sba.gov/nsbw.