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Join our free, two-day virtual summit featuring access to federal resources, educational workshops and networking to help our nation’s entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses in the face of any challenge.
Attend the Free Virtual Summit
On April 30 – May 1, 2024, the U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE will host the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit.
This event will feature a range of educational webinars, exhibition booths, complimentary business resources, various networking opportunities, and professional guidance from SCORE mentors.
This virtual summit, which spans two days, is open and free for everyone, though registration is necessary to unlock its full benefits:
- Practical, actionable insights ready for immediate application to your business.
- Professional advice to guide you through your business journey.
- A selection of downloadable resources for your business to use when needed.
- Opportunities for networking with fellow business owners nationwide.
April 30th Webinars
SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. (Train. Hope. Rise. Innovate. Venture. Elevate.) Emerging Leaders Reimagined offers U.S. small business owners with at least one employee, $250,000 or more in annual gross revenue and have been in existence at least three years , the opportunity to learn timely and valuable skills in business management, business development and administration. Over the course of the over 30 hours of online learning, and 8, four-hour in-person discussions with dedicated business coaches and small business owner peers, T.H.R.I.V.E. participants receive guidance on topics such as business
May 1st Webinars
Congratulations, you've found a grant opportunity! However, the challenge doesn't end there. In order to apply for a grant, you’ll have to write a grant proposal and grant writing can be just as challenging as finding the grant itself.
In this webinar, our expert presenter will explain what a grant proposal is, how to create one and how it can help you apply for grants.
You'll learn:
- The application process and how a grant proposal can help
- How to write a proposal that aligns with funding applications
- The common reasons why funding applications get denied
Cosponsorship
“SCORE is proud to co-host the National Small Business Week virtual summit with the SBA,” said SCORE CEO Bridget Weston. “At SCORE, we believe that anyone can succeed in their business journey, given the right tools and support. Every year, we look forward to this event and the opportunity to connect entrepreneurs with helpful, educational tools and resources from the experts themselves."
“Our 2024 National Small Business Week award winners exemplify excellence, innovation, and commitment, and the SBA is proud to showcase their incredible achievements,” said SBA Administrator Guzman. “Under the Biden-Harris Administration, more Americans than ever before are pursuing the American dream of business ownership, with women and people of color leading the way. As we gear up for National Small Business Week, the SBA is proud to recognize some of the leaders who are part of and who have paved the way for today’s historic Small Business Boom. Entrepreneurs provide invaluable contributions to their communities, our national economy, and our democracy, and we invite all of America to join us in celebrating our nation’s small business owners.”
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View the sessions of information and content specially curated for small business entrepreneurs, keynote session by the SBA Administrator, economic insights from Visa and more!
