National Small Business Week

SBA Recognizes 2024 Phoenix Award Winners of the Year for Outstanding Disaster Recovery Efforts

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today,  Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, recognized the 2024 Phoenix Award winners for outstanding disaster recovery efforts by a small business, public official, and volunteer.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today,  Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, recognized the 2024 Phoenix Award winners for outstanding disaster recovery efforts by a small business, public official, and volunteer.
  • “SBA’s 2024 Phoenix Award winners inspire us and remind us that even in the face of disaster, tragedy, or uncertainty, America at its core is about hope, possibilities, and an unwavering commitment to working together to strengthen our communities,” said Administrator Guzman.
  • “These honorees represent the power of determination and adaptability,” said Francisco Sánchez Jr. , Associate Administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration.
  • Jacqueline was first introduced to the SBA back in 2020, receiving an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) due to the pandemic.

SBA Recognizes 2024 Government Contractors and 8(a) Graduate of the Year

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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These fuzes are used in electro-mechanical rocket, missile, artillery, mortar, and tank devices for the Department of Defense and domestic prime contractors.

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  • These fuzes are used in electro-mechanical rocket, missile, artillery, mortar, and tank devices for the Department of Defense and domestic prime contractors.
  • Cetechs won the 2018 SBA Emerging Leaders Program Graduate Award, the 2019 Arizona Small Business Development Center Success Award, and the 2020 Goldman Sachs Award.
  • The Dwight D. Eisenhower Award for Excellence recognizes other small business prime contractors that have excelled in utilizing small businesses as suppliers and subcontractors within various industries.
  • Additionally, it collaborated with various SBA District Offices, Small Business Development Centers, and APEX Accelerators to educate and network with small businesses.

SBA Recognizes 2024 Resource Partners of the Year

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, recognized four SBA Resource Partners of the Year awardees.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, recognized four SBA Resource Partners of the Year awardees.
  • "As our small business owners across America continue to exhibit resilience and hope, our SBA Resource Partner network leverages the power of SBA tools and resources."
  • SCORE National Chapter of the Year:
    SCORE Southeast Wisconsin – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    SCORE, an SBA resource partner, named SCORE Southeast Wisconsin the 2024 Chapter of the Year for its outstanding support of small businesses.
  • Under Shawntay’s leadership, the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council has been recognized by the Association of Women’s Business Centers, a national SBA resource partner.

U.S. Small Business Administration Announces 2024 National Small Business Week Co-Sponsors

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced the 2024 National Small Business Week (NSBW) co-sponsors and educational session topics for the Virtual Summit, taking place April 30-May 1.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced the 2024 National Small Business Week (NSBW) co-sponsors and educational session topics for the Virtual Summit, taking place April 30-May 1.
  • To register, visit National Small Business Week Virtual Summit registration .
  • With the right tools and support anyone can achieve the American dream of business ownership, and the SBA is excited to connect with entrepreneurs nationwide during this National Small Business Week and Virtual Summit.
  • “National Small Business Week is a valuable opportunity for entrepreneurs to hear from industry experts, connect with other small business owners, and tap into expert advice from SCORE mentors,” said SCORE CEO Bridget Weston.

U.S. Small Business Administration Congratulates 2024 Exporter of the Year

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s more than 33 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, celebrated Spectrum International LLC, headquartered in Georgia, being named the 2024 Small Business Exporter of the Year .

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s more than 33 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, celebrated Spectrum International LLC, headquartered in Georgia, being named the 2024 Small Business Exporter of the Year .
  • The company will be recognized during SBA’s National Small Business Week , an annual event honoring the accomplishments and contributions of small businesses from across the Nation.
  • “I am proud to recognize Felipe and his team at Spectrum during National Small Business Week 2024 as our Exporter of the Year and showcase how the SBA supports our more than 1.3 million small business exporters with grants, financing, and advisory support.”
    Based in Georgia, Spectrum International designs and manufactures specialty contact lenses.
  • “It is with great pride that we recognize Spectrum International LLC as the SBA’s 2024 National Exporter of the Year.

SBA Congratulates 2024 State Small Business Persons of the Year

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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  • WASHINGTON, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced more details about the 2024 Small Business Persons of the Year from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam.
  • They will be formally recognized in person April 28-29 during the National Small Business Week Award Ceremonies in Washington, D.C., where one of the state or territory winners will also be announced as the 2024 National Small Business Person of the Year.
  • The 2024 National Small Business Week (NSBW) will be held from April 28-May 4.
  • The 2024 National Small Business Person(s) of the Year were announced on March 7 alongside the other National Small Business Week Award Winners, which also include lending partners, small business advocates, advisors, and investors who support America’s small business ecosystem.

Registration Open for National Small Business Week Virtual Summit

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and SCORE , mentors to America’s small businesses and a resource partner of the SBA, announced that registration for the 2024 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit is now open.
  • To register, visit National Small Business Week Virtual Summit registration .
  • “SCORE is proud to co-host the National Small Business Week virtual summit with the SBA,” said SCORE CEO Bridget Weston.
  • For more information about National Small Business Week, visit www.sba.gov/NSBW .

SBA Administrator Guzman Announces 2024 National Small Business Week Award Winners

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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In addition to state-level recognition, national awards will also be presented in the following categories to the following:

Key Points: 
  • In addition to state-level recognition, national awards will also be presented in the following categories to the following:
    Small Business Exporter of the Year:
    Phoenix Awards for Disaster Recovery:
    Phoenix Award for Small Business Disaster Recovery: The Coffee Shoppe, Selma, AL
    Phoenix Award for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery, Public Official: Dirk Joseph Guidry, Chauvin, LA
    Phoenix Award for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery, Volunteer: Leanne Rogers Lovell, Wynne, AR
    Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year: Action Manufacturing Company, Bristol, PA
    Small Business Subcontractor of the Year: Knowledge Based Systems, Inc., College Station, TX
    Dwight D. Eisenhower Awards for Excellence - Services (for large prime contractors who use small businesses as suppliers and contractors): Jacobs, Greenwood Village, CO
    Dwight D. Eisenhower Awards for Excellence - Construction (for large prime contractors who use small businesses as suppliers and contractors): Bechtel Corporation, New York, NY
    8(a) Graduate of the Year: Johnson’s Consulting dba Cetechs, Mesa, AZ
    Awards to SBA Resource Partners:
    SCORE Chapter of the Year Award: SCORE SE Wisconsin Chapter, Milwaukee, WI
    Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Excellence and Innovation Center Award: Aurora-South Metro Small Business Development Center, Aurora, CO
    Women’s Business Center of Excellence Award: Great Lakes Women’s Business Council, Southfield, MI
    Veterans Business Outreach Center of the Year: Mississippi State University VBOC, Starkville, MS
    Small Business Investment Company of the Year:
    Surety Bond Agent of the Year:
    For more information about National Small Business Week, visit www.sba.gov/NSBW .
  • Media interested in scheduling interviews with Administrator Guzman should contact [email protected] .
  • Cosponsorship 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.

Barclays Fourth Annual 'Small Business Big Wins' Promotion Supports Small Business Owners with Cash Awards

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Barclays US Consumer Bank announced today that it is launching its fourth annual Small Business Big Wins promotion with $255,000 in prize money to be distributed among selected small business owners who submit a brief essay describing how their business is adjusting to the current economy. The small business with the most compelling story will be awarded a grand prize of $60,000.

Key Points: 
  • WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Barclays US Consumer Bank announced today that it is launching its fourth annual Small Business Big Wins promotion with $255,000 in prize money to be distributed among selected small business owners who submit a brief essay describing how their business is adjusting to the current economy.
  • The small business with the most compelling story will be awarded a grand prize of $60,000.
  • Barclays invites small businesses to submit an essay describing their perseverance & passion to win a share of $255,000.
  • Small Business Big Wins is not a grant program—It is a contest designed to highlight small businesses with compelling stories to tell.

Comerica Bank Exceeds Three-Year, $5 Billion Small Business Lending Commitment

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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DALLAS, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank announced today that it has exceeded the three-year, $5 billion small business lending commitment first announced in May 2021. Through 2023 third quarter earnings, Comerica Bank has achieved 102% of its commitment since the bank's initial announcement.

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  • Innovative products, services and resources driving Comerica's small business banking transformation, reach and growth
    DALLAS, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank announced today that it has exceeded the three-year, $5 billion small business lending commitment first announced in May 2021.
  • The impact of Comerica's small business lending commitment has supported over 15,000 small businesses across its entire footprint.
  • Since May 2021, Comerica has added over 100 small business bankers, new digital solutions and innovative small business products and services.
  • Comerica Small Business Convenient Capital™ powered by Amount : Comerica Bank's first fully digital, end-to-end new lending platform provides convenient access to capital and innovative value-added benefits for Comerica small business customers.