Happy Small Business Week: Time to Shine in D.C.
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Next week is in Washington, D.C. It’s a big deal for small business. Why?
The three-day conference, run by the Small 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 Âé¶¹Éç.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.
- Videos with the Small Business Administration’s Karen G. Mills on 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 by .

Next week is in Washington, D.C. It’s a big deal for small business. Why?
The three-day conference, run by the Small 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 Âé¶¹Éç.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.
- Videos with the Small Business Administration’s Karen G. Mills on 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 by .