SBA and SCORE co-hosted a two-day NSBW Virtual Summit.
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About the event
The National Small Business Week 2-day virtual summit took place Tuesday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
This year’s event included educational presentations by experts, exhibit booths, free business resources, multiple peer-to-peer networking rooms, and expert business advice from SCORE mentors.
The live event is over, but all sessions are free to view for both established and aspiring business owners.
See the schedule of events below, or download a PDF version of the schedule.
Tuesday, May 6
| Time (ET) | Session | Cosponsored by |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Virtual Doors Open! Explore the Environment | |
| 11:00 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. | Money Matters: Mastering Payment Methods for Small Business Success | Visa |
| 11:40 a.m. – 12:40 p.m. | Mobile Workforce Security: Safeguarding Your Business on the Move | T-Mobile |
| 12:40 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. | Make AI Work for You | |
| 1:10 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Helping Your Business Thrive: Financing Options & Moving Money | U.S. Bank |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | BREAK -Explore the Environment, Gather Resources, Connect with a Mentor | |
| 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | How to Cut $100+ Billion in Red Tape and Unlock Prosperity: A Conversation with the SBA Office of Advocacy | SBA |
| 3:00 p.m. - 3:35 p.m. | The Small Business AI Advantage: Practical Tools to Grow Your Business | Verizon |
| 3:35 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. | Expanding Your Business Through E-commerce | Amazon |
| 4:20 p.m. - 5:10 p.m. | Essential Resources for Small Business Success: Expert Panel Discussion | SCORE |
| 5:10 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Explore the Environment, Gather Resources, Connect with a Mentor, Download Your Briefcase |
Wednesday, May 7
| Time (ET) | Session | Cosponsored by |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Virtual Doors Open! Explore the Environment | |
| 11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. | Building and Growing Your Business: Practical Business Skills | Visa |
| 11:50 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. | AI Small Business Panel | |
| 12:35 p.m. – 1:35 p.m. | Connecting Your Office Securely: Safeguard Networks and Future-Proof Your IT | T-Mobile |
| 1:35 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. | Seasonal Hiring Secrets: Staff Up Smart & Fast | Paychex |
| 1:55 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. | BREAK -Explore the Environment, Gather Resources, Connect with a Mentor | |
| 2:25 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. | The Future of Commerce: 2025 Edition | Square |
| 2:55 p.m. – 3:31 p.m. | Building a Foundation for Online Marketing Success: Review, Plan and Execute | Constant Contact |
| 3:31 p.m. -3:52 p.m. | The Power of Capital: Learn How to Fuel the Growth of Your Business | Chase for Business |
| 3:52 p.m. -4:40 p.m. | Creating a Business Plan That Works: Key Elements Every Entrepreneur Needs | SCORE |
| 4:40 p.m. -5:00 p.m. | Explore the Environment, Gather Resources, Connect with a Mentor, Download Your Briefcase |