Happy Small Business Week: Time to Shine in D.C.National Small Business Week is a big deal for small business. Here's what you can expect.
ByLaura Lorber•
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Next week isNational Small Business Weekin Washington, D.C. It's a big deal for small business. Why?
The three-day conference, run by theSmall Business Administration, is a chance to cast the spotlight on the importance of supporting small-business owners and shine a light on best practices to that end.
At Entrepreneur.com, we'll be covering the highlights of the event, focusing on news you can use. Here's what you can expect, starting Sunday, May 21.
- Videoswith the Small Business Administration'sKaren G. Millson funding, development programs and other SBA initiatives.
- Interviews with SBA award winners, including lenders and small-business owners.
- The latest tips on exporting and government contracting from conference sessions.
- Insights on breaking economic and business trends.
Join us as we blog from the event, and you can also check out the activities byweb cast live on the conference web site.