This week, CMDC celebrates National Small Business Week in partnership with the Small Business Administration (SBA). Here in Minnesota, 46% of workers are employed by small businesses, which account for 1.3 million jobs. New small businesses in Minnesota are more likely to be thriving at five years than anywhere else in the country. At CMDC, we are working hard to support small businesses whether they have been operating for decades or are launching the next new technology start-up.
From September 13 – 15th of this week, the SBA will host a three-day virtual summit with numerous educational panels providing innovative practices for entrepreneurs. Here is a preview of this year’s events.
- Life After COVID - A Fireside Chat with SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman and Restaurateur Chef Jose Andres
- The Must-Knows of Wage & Hour Requirements and IRS Small Business Resources
- Access to Capital for Women Entrepreneurs
- Unlocking the Doors to Access for Black-Owned Businesses - Funders and Founders Share Their Real Life Stories
- Empowering the Veteran and Military Small Business Community
- Recovery Lessons from the Nation’s Entrepreneurial Coaching Network
This year’s National Small Business Week Virtual Conference offers:
- 22 sessions of information and content especially curated for small business entrepreneurs. Download the agenda.
- A special highlight on small business resiliency in 2021 and beyond
- Keynote session by the SBA Administrator, Mark Cuban, and White House Senior Advisor Cedric Richmond
- Focus on Hispanic small business on Sept 14 as part of Hispanic Heritage Month
- Resources from industry-leading small business partners
- Easy to navigate online virtual conference space, with live interactive networking and sessions
- Networking lounge and opportunities with other business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs
Don’t miss this once-a-year exciting event, especially for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs!
For more information and to register for the event, visit the link below.