The three-day virtual event will feature several opportunities to network, learn and grow your small business as the economy recovers.
8/16/2021 9:00
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced its 2021 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Virtual Summit for Sept. 13-15, 2021. This year’s events will showcase America’s entrepreneurs and the renewal of the small-business?economy as companies recover from the economic crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The virtual summit will recognize the nation’s 30 million small businesses for their perseverance, ingenuity, triumphs,?and creativity, according to a press release from the SBA.
According to ACA International’s 2021 advocacy book available on the Advocacy Resource Center, most ACA member debt collection companies are small businesses, with nearly 85% maintaining fewer than 49 employees. ACA encourages its members to attend this virtual event.
SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced NSBW in a video message.
“Over the last 16 months, we have seen the incredible determination and ingenuity of small businesses across the nation. During NSBW, we will honor and celebrate their impact on our economy and strengthening of communities as we look towards recovery,” Guzman said. “NSBW is the perfect time for small businesses across the nation to network and learn about the many services and programs at the U.S. SBA, including our no-cost business counseling and mentoring opportunities available via our district offices and resource partners. We?look forward?to celebrating with you as we rebuild our economy and help our small businesses build back better.”
This year’s NSBW activities will take place in a virtual atrium and will include numerous educational panels providing retooling and innovative practices for entrepreneurs, representatives from Fortune 500 companies, virtual booths for one-on-ones with public and private sector partners, and more.?In addition, small-business participants can learn more about new business strategies, meet other business owners, and talk with industry experts, according to the press release. Speakers will be announced at a later date.
The SBA, along with summit partner SCORE, will share important information about the many programs and services available to help businesses start and grow, build resilience and support, retain employees, discover new markets, and join key networks.
To register for the NSBW Virtual Summit and to learn more, visit http://www.sba.gov/NSBW.