{"id":410872,"date":"2026-04-27T15:02:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T15:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailybanglanewspapers.com\/news\/sba-announces-national-small-business-week-2026-virtual-summit-agenda\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T15:02:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T15:02:00","slug":"sba-announces-national-small-business-week-2026-virtual-summit-agenda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailybanglanewspapers.com\/news\/sba-announces-national-small-business-week-2026-virtual-summit-agenda\/","title":{"rendered":"SBA Announces National Small Business Week 2026 Virtual Summit Agenda"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"main-body-container\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<p align=\"justify\">WASHINGTON, April  27, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Today, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=smXVXCvS_lil2ipGtCCpFYNMxTVXVocNCIr1g68K12M4H__1sKXz1_849x2XFAUphqEY3gYN5VOz97U4mUBA8fU5JNyp1uj1IVeWwM1bMFhiT8d1Xje1WUWbSss6hKSJ\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"U.S. Small Business Administration\">U.S. Small Business Administration<\/a>\u00a0announced its full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=AlHDRzp0e-pmRdoK7o-VwJiE2fsi11wOcA-IyUlDKdMdhB-oGGW1nsU3bFm2pKO5y0P-Oln1pHNclv2Ic4wVTjYaKax0vN4yN8p9STr0b-4=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"agenda\">agenda<\/a> for\u00a0the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=3d26OpZaHZP3bwXnePrPj53GTesPncrGm_OkcFY8Nbcy6D0XbloZVJBqz67Rj6FOmuwPxigRY1QN-wJNkaQ8A7fMonUTQ4LfUJaUAdSO8_y7p5mnB22sfQKLyi3K6NrKcy47w57-wYrCgO9senMftw==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"National Small Business Week\">National Small Business Week<\/a>\u00a02026 Virtual Summit, a free two-day online event that will take place May 5-6. The event is co-sponsored by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=1ROIHW1uE83EWMgi3pXtMDIsa2FRnTpb5CnjGe_Zo__7lqEXCVmVS0VXRS2E2e-KBRI0TqMtFMtLdg9uC6IBFMygzKijtol_M1kk3Q0wjfL8UuVdRPmGfAX5_14R9SaYMnnAPhu0sZMfHmtVNiTwpQ==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"America\u2019s Small Business Development Center\">America\u2019s Small Business Development Center<\/a>\u00a0(ASBDC) and will feature\u00a0educational workshops presented by cosponsors, access to federal resources, as well as networking and mentorship opportunities.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=cl9XuwJHk-kBDFH1kBo6Qa-FxeLByWc3eFjGbw2_Pft1QkMCKzqU1L4oQPuVDenik7otuJLs8A2nbAMtKCYQMxYIm8s2RNDH-IgXc9esxdjGInbnRh5uKNwymC3q7nqA\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Registration is required.\">Registration is required.<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=AlHDRzp0e-pmRdoK7o-VwIoNYsK3W8RnYEQ_JswwHIuaIJ7b6GIaUkZIEdRtrHluDyP0cm3VMWghKw0l4iLwxkUorVPr5I-EPIACFU3eewY=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"agenda\">agenda<\/a> includes the following virtual sessions, presented by cosponsors Visa, T-Mobile, Google, Verizon, Paychex, TriNet, Amazon, Block, Grasshopper Bank, Lockheed Martin, ZenBusiness, Fiserv, Meta and America\u2019s SBDC:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; text-align:justify;\">Protecting Your Business from Risk and Fraud \u2013 Presented by Visa<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; text-align:justify;\">Access to Capital: Closing the Small Business Gap \u2013 Presented by Visa<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; text-align:justify;\">Reclaim Your Time: Make AI Work for You \u2013 Presented by Google<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; text-align:justify;\">Getting Ahead with AI: Google Coaches Share Their Favorite Tips \u2013 Presented by Google<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; text-align:justify;\">Rethinking Connectivity for 2026 \u2013 Presented by T-Mobile<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; text-align:justify;\">Built to Stay Open: The New Standard for Business Continuity \u2013 Presented by T-Mobile<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; text-align:justify;\">Start Smart, Stay Smart: The New Rules for Starting a Business \u2013 Presented by America\u2019s SBDC<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; text-align:justify;\">Video 101 for Small Business: How to Capture Professional Content Using What You Already Have \u2013 Presented by America\u2019s SBDC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in;\">Putting American Businesses First \u2013 Presented by SBA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; text-align:justify;\">Becoming Bankable: What Makes You a \u201cTriple Threat&#8221; for Loans, Deposits, and Growth \u2013 Presented by Grasshopper Bank<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; text-align:justify;\">Beyond the Storefront: Smart Strategies for Small Business Growth \u2013 Presented by Amazon<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; text-align:justify;\">Hiring Secrets: Staff Up Smart &amp; Fast \u2013 Presented by Paychex<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; text-align:justify;\">Compensation &amp; Equity Trends 2026: What Smart Leaders Must Act on Now \u2013 Presented by TriNet<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; text-align:justify;\">How to Win Your Next Contract: Write stronger proposals, stand out, and win more bids \u2013 Presented by Verizon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"justify\">Since 1963, the President of the United States has declared National Small Business Week to recognize small businesses as the job creators, builders, and innovators of America\u2019s economy. This year, small businesses are benefitting from a host of new pro-growth incentives introduced as part of the America First agenda \u2013 including historic deregulation, fair trade, and Working Family Tax Cuts that have already restored opportunity and investment on Main Street.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">The SBA\u2019s recognition of National Small Business Week begins with a National Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C. on May 3rd and continues throughout the week both online through the Virtual Summit and in-person through a nationwide tour to Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Details on\u00a0National Small Business Week,<b>\u00a0<\/b>the Virtual Summit, and National Awards Ceremony are featured at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=kUEmkFAcs41jDa3t876xLKUZZpv2csFYVC88vUG2COebG7EeutU5wrF6om_sQuuiJ1PyiovGX53_l-cX1iDQJo18E6zpg5k27o5ci6fjx_I=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.sba.gov\/NSBW\">www.sba.gov\/NSBW<\/a>\u00a0and will be updated as additional information and activities are confirmed.\u00a0Local events will be featured at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=kUEmkFAcs41jDa3t876xLGqJt41gczXNhDJ6nB3AtWZjRMaXiJfPZ5Dx2ezISQg509dCqUFRrPIGNzCbFyZ7FshgwK7polRrxPf7k_gYHKI=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.sba.gov\/events\">www.sba.gov\/events<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"># # #<\/p>\n<p><b>About the ASBDC:<\/b><br \/>America&#8217;s SBDC (Small Business Development Center) Network is a partnership uniting private enterprises, government, higher education, and local nonprofit economic development organizations. SBDCs are the Small Business Administration&#8217;s most extensive partnership program, providing management and technical assistance to help Americans start, run, and grow their businesses. Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=DQCPBF-ey7Z926WqCzCu0nEcZgHOxWh2a2dWsKOgo5ChlMhvFIgsweq-AL1M6GYrDNJsEQkDp-i9Guf8-mRGMVWREjzrQK-6JUa3zCjNbw3x2L6tzvKoMIpBWWzEgHuzbtV2yKy1-p6ahunn4ec63JTDhx_s_RJcCxodIVMJHLwrLt5rtICNCUFYRt2gHWem4XUwCUWIJN_K7SxI-1lb627WCzK-FbeenDv63h3HqWyUTjJnjh-MIGPBNPvfOQ5xL5esxs1pGikzNfcKIggkF86NO5g_DbdnwiQbaFPYJvP3KMd-JE8sKTavwztRFpWlljxqgfxzXdV44I-JyARRXfMVJyryh7TSnZGUvs9zdBqVqHQmwAyJh9pUz7bXXNUfU6X2j8KkvzCDIvZQlAt-TF8oWRPNBKk_A3eVBym5xfe68nQ-LcTYJGESOtLqitcvv7Lpyv130bWZBOB540Gtpr_kSIJGUKqV05Iv9isSp-5esN8nwPvESwcDrNQDg93XtkyYvSGULAQr_voMlrV3N2nTl0zAPdZDF--kH1rkFWSU4GG0Mo25Dqd-Y74ZaMIxKK-FLV7y-BsB7SZaADgcQPz80205exCc5iwDsk7UVbRTLR3VHBCPbZj38Z4EVGTx\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.americassbdc.org\">www.americassbdc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About the U.S. Small Business Administration<\/b><br \/>The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of entrepreneurship. As the leading voice for small businesses within the federal government, the SBA empowers job creators with the resources and support they need to start, grow, and expand their businesses or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=kUEmkFAcs41jDa3t876xLE5JWER3-8rHyL3DUl5qjgAEOSbaM1LVypI-qmGs6L2ptFOS0KdO5p0EaZhCQA42dw==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.sba.gov\">www.sba.gov<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><i>Cosponsorship Authorization #26-1-C. SBA\u2019s 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.<\/i><\/p>\n<pre\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/media\/MjdkOThkYTQtOGYxNi00NTY0LWI4Y2UtNGJjYTFjNzE3NDc4LTUwMDEzMDI0OC0yMDI2LTA0LTI3LWVu\/tiny\/U-S-Small-Business-Administrat.png\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WASHINGTON, April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Today, the\u00a0U.S. Small Business Administration\u00a0announced its full agenda for\u00a0the National Small Business Week\u00a02026 Virtual Summit, a free two-day online event that will take place May 5-6. 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