SBA commends the many sacrifices and accomplishments of small businesses and their tenacious owners, stakeholders, and employees — especially in the face of a global health crisis — and we are here to help them recover, rebuild, and prosper. It is in that spirit of renewal — and in keeping with the times — that we invite you to the 2021 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit. Taking place September 13-15, this free, online event will recognize the contributions of America’s small business leaders while equipping them with the resources they need to succeed in the economy ahead. Register today and get a first look at what’s on the agenda for this year’s summit:
- Business strategies and programs. The National Small Business Week Virtual Summit will include programs and services from the SBA and its partners. From no-cost business counseling through SBA district offices to free mentoring through summit partner, SCORE, there are a wealth of resources to learn about and utilize. Attendees can also expect to learn from SBA experts about resources for minority-owned, veteran-owned, and women-owned businesses; international trade opportunities; lending resources, and more.
- Networking opportunities. Through networking chatrooms, small business professionals will get the opportunity to meet with fellow business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to offer support, discuss innovation, and collaborate on ideas for the day’s most pressing issues. There will also be virtual booths to establish one-on-one connections and facilitate real-time information-sharing.
- Industry experts. The entrepreneurial journey is so much easier when there are trailblazers to lead the way. That is why the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit will feature guest spots from a number of industry experts. Over the action-packed three-day event, attendees will enjoy insights and tips for success from a variety of leaders in business, including representatives from Fortune500 companies. Ranging from brick and mortar to E-commerce — and every audience between — discussion topics will cover accessibility, resiliency, recovery, and more.