SBA Administrator Guzman to Kick Off National Small Business Week with Events April 28-29 in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON - SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, the voice in President Biden's Cabinet for America's more than 33 million small businesses, will kick off National Small Business Week(NSBW) events in Washington, D.C. April 28-29.

The 2024 Award Winners, comprised of business owners, lending partners, and advocates who embody the grit and determination that power our nation's economy, will gather to be recognized by the SBA for excellence in entrepreneurial development, exporting, federal contracting, lending, and disaster recovery. The SBA will also recognize the Small Business Persons of the Year representing the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico, and announce the 2024 National Small Business Person of the Year and a runner-up.

The press is invited to attend all events and must RSVP via email to [email protected]receive event details. Speakers and awardees can be made available for interviews upon request. For interview requests with Administrator Guzman and to receive event details, please email [email protected].

Sunday, April 28

WHO: SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman

2024 NSBW Award Recipients

WHAT: 2024 National Small Business Week Opening Awards Ceremony honoring individuals in the following award categories:

• Small Business Development Center Excellence and Innovation Award
• Veterans Business Outreach Center Excellence in Service Award
• Women's Business Center of the Year
• SCORE Chapter of the Year
• Small Business Investment Company of the Year - Emerging Manager
• Small Business Investment Company of the Year - Established Manager
• Surety Agent of the Year
• Phoenix Award for Outstanding Small Business Disaster Recovery
• Phoenix Award for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery by a Public Official
• Phoenix Award for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery by a Volunteer

WHEN: 5:00-6:30 p.m. ET: Reception and Networking and Exhibitor Showcase

6:30-7:35 p.m. ET: Pre-Awards Ceremony, Fireside Chat, and Dinner

7:35-8:30 p.m. ET: Awards Ceremony

Press arrival time is between 5:30-7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Washington, D.C. Location provided upon RSVP to[email protected]

Monday, April 29

WHO: SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman

2024 NSBW Award Recipients

WHAT: 2024 National Small Business Week Awards Ceremony naming the National Small Business Person of the Year and runner-up, and honoring individuals in the following categories:

• Small Business Exporter of the Year
• National Prime Contractor of the Year
• National Subcontractor of the Year
• Dwight D. Eisenhower Award for Excellence - Services
• Dwight D. Eisenhower Award for Excellence - Construction
• 8(a) Graduate Firm of the Year
• SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. Cohort of the Year 2023 Awards
• Small Business Persons of the YearAwards (A-Z state & territories)

WHEN: 11:35 a.m. -12:45 p.m. ET: Awards Ceremony

Press arrival time is between 10:30-11:00 a.m.

WHERE: Washington, D.C. Location provided upon RSVP to [email protected]

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Co-sponsorship Authorization #24-1-C. SBA's participation in this Cosponsored Activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any Cosponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.

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About National Small Business Week

In the spirit of National Small Business Week, we celebrate the unprecedented growth of entrepreneurship in the United States, marked by 16 million new business applications since the Biden-Harris Administration took office. This surge highlights the dynamism and innovation that America's entrepreneurs bring to our local communities. The SBA will continue to champion the endeavors of small businesses and the vital role they play in driving economic prosperity across the nation. 

About SCORE

SCORE, the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, is dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals. Since 1964, SCORE has provided education and mentorship to more than 11 million entrepreneurs. SCORE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

About the U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

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