Highlights from 2009

The President Declares Small Business Week

SMALL BUSINESS WEEK, 2009

The entrepreneurial spirit lies at the core of our Nation's economy and identity. If Americans with good ideas can work hard, put their plan to the test, and succeed, the American economy will continue to create jobs and lead the world in innovation and productivity. More

Webcast Video

Footage from all the 2009 National Small Business Week Events is available for purchase using this form.

The National Small Business Week Video Archives
Watch all of the videos here.

President Obama Addresses the Award Winners
May 19, 2009
Watch the President's Video here [wmv]

Administrator Karen Mills Keynote Speech:
The Future of Small Businesses and Vision of the SBA
May 18, 2009
Watch the Keynote Video here [wmv]

Event Photos

To see the event photos from 2009 NSBW events, please click here.

2009 NSBW Program

To view or download the 2009 National Small Business Week Program please use this link.

2009 National State Award Winners

National Small Business Person of the Year
Oklahoma State Winner
Jeanna R. Sellmeyer
CEO
ASSET Group, Inc.

1st Runner Up - Small Business Person of the Year
Massachusetts State Winner
Sumul Shah
President
Lumus Construction, Inc.

2nd Runner Up - Small Business Person of the Year
Hawaii State Winner
Vaughn Garner Akimeka Vasconcellos
President & CEO
Akimeka, LLC

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