The U.S. Small Business Administration has revealed the co-sponsors and educational session topics for the upcoming 2024 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Virtual Summit, set to take place from April 30 to May 1. The event aims to provide valuable resources and networking opportunities to small business owners across the nation.
Han Nguyen, Associate Administrator for the Office of Communications and Public Liaison at the SBA, highlighted the significance of National Small Business Week, stating, “SBA’s National Small Business Week recognizes entrepreneurs and small businesses who are leading the way in building our economy from the bottom up and middle out.”
Bridget Weston, CEO of SCORE, emphasized the importance of the event for entrepreneurs, stating, “National Small Business Week is a valuable opportunity for entrepreneurs to hear from industry experts, connect with other small business owners, and tap into expert advice from SCORE mentors.”
The Virtual Summit will feature sessions on a variety of topics, including starting a food truck business, leveraging AI for business growth, securing small businesses in a remote work environment, and utilizing e-commerce for business expansion. The event is made possible through the support of sponsors like Visa USA Inc., T-Mobile USA, Inc., Amazon.com Services, LLC, and Google, Inc., among others.
As the SBA continues to prioritize reaching small businesses nationwide, NSBW 2024 will be a hybrid event, with celebrations both in person in the nation’s capital and online to ensure widespread participation.
In the spirit of National Small Business Week, the SBA celebrates the growth of entrepreneurship in the United States under the Biden-Harris Administration, with 16.5 million new business applications since taking office. The SBA remains committed to supporting small businesses and their crucial role in driving economic prosperity.
SCORE, the largest network of volunteer business mentors in the nation, has been instrumental in supporting small businesses since 1964, providing education and mentorship to over 11 million entrepreneurs.
The U.S. Small Business Administration continues to serve as a vital resource for small business owners, empowering them with the necessary tools to start, grow, expand, and recover from disasters. To learn more about the SBA and its services, visit www.sba.gov.
