That's a wrap on National #SmallBusinessWeek 2024! Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to everyone for shining a spotlight on America's 33.5 million small businesses.

There’s a small business boom in America, and women are leading the way! Ending the day in Billings with a visit to Yarn Bar, Montana’s 2024 Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year owned by Linda Heins and Sue Baker. #SmallBusinessWeek

Congratulations to the Montana #SmallBusinessWeek winners! These incredible entrepreneurs show the vibrancy and grit of our nation’s small businesses.

Grit and optimism are some of the words I painted that describe being a #smallbiz owner. Had the chance to join Montana’s #smallbiz champion, Karen Grosz of Canvas Creek Teambuilding, and other #biz owners for an inspiring activity. #SmallBusinessWeek

America’s #smallbiz innovators and startups help us build and strengthen our future economy. I met with small business owners and leaders in Billings to discuss how innovation can help small businesses in the agriculture industry start and grow. #SmallBusinessWeek

Kicking off #SmallBusinessWeek in Billings, MT with Mayor Cole at Rock 31, an incubator for all things #biz . Rock 31 houses our local resource partners, the Small Business Development Center, and a Vets Business Outreach Center which provide valuable resources for entrepreneurs.

Ada Chen is part of America's Small Business Boom! She's the founder and CEO of Erleia, a sustainable skincare business. Thanks to collaborative Saltbox, she was able to leverage e-commerce and ship products across the nation and around the world.
 
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America's Small Business Boom is being powered by businesses like Dragonfly Noodle! Yesterday, Mayor Mike Johnston and I met with founder and owner Edwin Zoe to discuss how small businesses are helping to revitalize communities.

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It’s a big day for small businesses in Colorado! Congratulations to the local National #SmallBusinessWeek winners.

There’s a small business boom happening nationwide thanks to investments under President Biden expanding access to capital and resources. Got a chance to tour Denver’s Saltbox and meet with entrepreneurs who recently started their manufacturing small businesses. #SmallBusinessWeek

Happy #SmallBusinessWeek from Denver! Brenda Lucio of Blue Agave Grill is an inspiring restaurateur who has grown her business with help from SBA. If you're thinking of starting a business, go to sba.gov to get the support you need.

Hello from the “Come Back to Main Street” city!  I am in Denver today kicking off National #SmallBuisnessWeek events with a small business tour with Mayor Mike Johnston. Stops include Blue Agave Grill, Dragonfly Noodle, and Comedy Works.

Pinky Cole and Derrick Hayes know a thing or two about growing a small business. Pinky, Derrick, and I want to make sure you know the Biden-Harris Administration has resources to help you start your business and achieve your dream.

Learn more at WH.gov/EconomicOpport….

LIVE NOW: '@SBAGov steps up to fill gaps in the marketplace, specifically for underserved markets like startups, women, people of color who are starting businesses at the highest rates right now,' Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman says at #CNBCSmallBiz .

WATCH: bit.ly/3JDQn6x

During National #SmallBusinessWeek , I meet with #smallbiz owners and see how SBA programs and services have helped them start, grow & thrive. Yesterday, I met with Kate Hill, co-owner of Dakonte Product Group who survived the pandemic with help from SBA COVID relief programs.

In honor of #SmallBusinessWeek , my team joined Dilawar Syed for a visit to Digested Organics in Plymouth where they discussed how we can work together to support locally-owned businesses throughout southeast Michigan.

If you have a dream, go for it! Great words of advice by Juliette Buell of New Hampshire-based Live Free Refillery. SBA and our resource partners are part of your team, connecting you with programs to help you pursue the American dream of entrepreneurship.

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It’s a great day to celebrate local Wisconsin #SmallBusinessWeek winners with Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez.  These entrepreneurs are creating jobs and helping fuel our economy.

American manufacturing is a critical part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. I stopped by Dakonte Product Group in Wisconsin, which designs and manufactures vinyl products used for signage, job ticket holders, and more. #SmallBusinessWeek #AAPIHeritageMonth

SBA’s Community Advantage (CA) program reflects President Biden' commitment to tackling historic inequities that have limited economic growth for underserved entrepreneurs. I met with CA borrowers and lenders to discuss how we can continue to strengthen the program. #SmallBusinessWeek