The U.S. Small Business Administration is again hosting a multiple day event as part of National Small Business Week, running from September 13 – September 15. The free virtual event offers small business owners access to experts and panelists discussing business strategies and a range of topics, as well as opportunities to meet other business owners.
This year’s theme focuses on “the resilience of our nation’s entrepreneurs and the renewal of our small business economy as we build back better from this once-in-a-generation economic crisis.” The three day program includes educational webinars, the latest information on resources for small businesses and a networking chat room for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.
The Week kicks off on Monday September 13th at 11am with SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman welcoming remarks, “Getting Back on Track: Resources to Build Back Better”. Three sessions then follow:
Morning Session:
- Visa US Economic Outlook: Charting a Course for the Expansion
Mid-day Sessions:
- Getting Real about Resilience
- Make Your Small Business More Accessible
- Winning in E-commerce with Email Marketing
Late-day Session:
- Government Incentives to Support and Retain Employees
Tuesday, September 14th, 11 a.m. EDT
Theme: “Better Serving Small Businesses and Underserved Communities”
Morning Sessions
- Access to Capital for Women Entrepreneurs
- S. Postal Service: Delivering Solutions for Small Businesses
Mid-day Sessions
- Unlocking the Doors to Access for Black-Owned Businesses: Funders and Founders Share their Real-Life Stories
- Resilience and the Recovery: How Small Businesses Can Adapt to the Trends Transforming the Workforce
Late-day Session
- Support Latino Biz: How Mayors and influencers are leading the way to celebrate the significant economic contributions that Latino-owned businesses make, the jobs they help create, and the positive impact they bring to our community.
Wednesday, September 15, 11 a.m. EDT
“Continuance to Support Resilience and Renewal”
Morning Session
- Recovery Lessons from the Nation’s Entrepreneurial Coaching Networks
- Panel Discussion
- Exporting as a Way to Grow Your Business: How SBA Can Help You Sell Overseas
Mid-day Sessions
- Accelerate Your Small Business Success by Selling Online
- Integrating Brick and Mortar and E-commerce
Late-day Session
- Empowering the Veteran and Military Small Business Community
Closing Session
- “Gateway to Success”
