Highlights from 2008

 

Archived Webcast Videos

Footage from the 2008 National Small Business Week Events are now available for purchase. Below is the link to the printable order form and directions on how to order your DVDs.

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Healthcare Forum with keynotes by Newt Gingrich and Secretary Leavitt

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National Awards Luncheon Honoring State Small Business Winners

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Trade Forum

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Phoenix Awards Breakfast

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Energy Forum

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National Awards Luncheon Honoring Procurement Award Winners

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Procurement Forum

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Champion Gala

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Financial Forum and Lender Awards Luncheon Part 1

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Financial Forum and Lender Awards Luncheon Part 2

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Event Photos

Photos from the 2008 NSBW events were provided by a variety of sources. To view or purchase photos, please click one of the links below to visit the appropriate online gallery:

Financial Forum & Lender Awards Luncheon

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Opening Reception & Entrepreneurial Development Awards

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NASDAQ Closing and Reception

*The password to view the album for this event is 9T3PXCR4.

Visit the Print Room for NASDAQ Closing and Reception images»

Washington DC Events April 22-23

High Resolution Photos for Purchase

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Visit Clay Blackmore to purchase Washington DC Events April 22-23 images»

Low Resolution Photos for Browsing

Visit the Kodak Gallery to browse Washington DC Events April 22-23 images»

 

Testimonials

I just wanted to jot you a quick note to thank you for all that you did last week and the weeks leading up to such an outstanding series of events.  You did an absolutely fabulous job of orchestrating everything, and we had just a phenomenal time!  Everything was perfect – first class all the way.  I know these events are not easy to put together, so thank you very much for all of your extremely hard work on all of it.  It definitely showed!  Also, please thank your entire team for me (and Tennille!).

Shawn Christopher Boyer, President & CEO
Snag-a-Job.com
Glen Allen, Virginia

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Daily Recaps

Official Summary: Wednesday, April 23

Wednesday’s National Small Business Week 2008 events began with an emotional Phoenix Award Winners breakfast. 

Entrepreneurs Henry Coaxum of Coaxum Enterprises, Inc. in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Scott Smith of Cellet, LLC in St. Johnsville, New York, were honored for their exceptional contributions to the recovery of their communities after a natural disaster.

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Official Summary: Tuesday, April 22

The first full day of events of National Small Business Week 2008 began with a lively panel discussion on health care.

Newt Gingrich followed with a thoughtful and engaging speech.  On health care, the former Speaker of the House said that “health has evolved as the largest sector of our economy.  We apply more intelligence to health than any other human activity.  It’s astonishing how much knowledge we have, but it’s disorganized.” 

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Transcripts

White House Event and Remarks by President George W. Bush

THE PRESIDENT: Welcome. I’m glad you’re here. Thanks for coming. Nothing better, being in the East Room of the White House with successful entrepreneurs, small business owners—dreamers and doers who really add such richness to our country. So I welcome you here. I’m glad you’re here. It’s exciting to be here, isn’t it? After seven and a half years, it’s still exciting for me, too. (Laughter.) And I’m really glad you’re here.

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