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2009 Press Releases
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Small Business Administration today honored its resource partners for their achievements in advancing small business growth and development. A California SCORE Chapter, a New Jersey Women's Business Center, and a Small Business Development Center in Oklahoma were recognized for their exceptional service and support of their regional small business communities. more
WASHINGTON - Ten financial services institutions that focus on assisting small businesses were hailed as important resources for the nation's economic recovery today at the annual National Small Business Week sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration in Washington, D.C. more
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Small Business Administration and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Office of Civil Rights, have signed an agreement aimed at increasing contracting opportunities for small businesses in California through SBA's Surety Bond Guarantee program. more
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Fifteen small business owners and leaders of small business support organizations were hailed today by the U.S. Small Business Administration for their outstanding support of entrepreneurs. The 15 Champion Awards were presented today in Washington, D.C., as part of the annual observance of National Small Business Week. more
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Fifteen small business owners and leaders of small business support organizations were hailed today by the U.S. Small Business Administration for their outstanding support of entrepreneurs. The 15 Champion Awards were presented today in Washington, D.C., as part of the annual observance of National Small Business Week. more
WASHINGTON - Two small business contractors, one from Alabama and the other from Florida, were today named the National Prime Contractor of the Year and National Subcontractor of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration at a breakfast ceremony held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, D.C. as part of National Small Business Week. more
WASHINGTON - A Maine town manager who knocked on doors to encourage at-risk residents to evacuate as floodwaters rose, two Massachusetts business owners who not only rebuilt after a flood but expanded their company, and a mother of four in Indiana who recruited 70 volunteers and set up disaster relief centers were each presented with Phoenix Awards today during the U.S. Small Business Administration's National Small Business Week 2009 in Washington, D.C. more
WASHINGTON - A small business owner from Oklahoma City who battled a brain tumor and overcame challenges generated by 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina to lead her environmental remediation firm to success was today named National Small Business Person of the Year. more
WASHINGTON - In recognition of National Small Business Week, SBA's Web chat series will shine a spotlight on 2009 Kentucky Small Business Person of the Year Thomas E. Masterson, owner of T.E.M. Electric, Inc. of Lexington. Masterson started his business 10 years ago, branching out on his own after more than 30 years in the electrical industry. Since then, the company has experienced success and growth, with the help of the SBA and its resource partners. more
ATLANTA - Last September heavy rains caused Indiana's Little Calumet River to overflow in Munster, damaging 1,200 homes, many with eight feet of sewage water filling entire basements. Once the floodwaters receded, Amanda Baltensberger-a mother of four, college student and co-owner of a printing business-borrowed a golf cart, grabbed her best friend and prepared meals to deliver to the dazed disaster survivors. more
ATLANTA -While on a European business trip in May 2006, Juan and Luis Yépez learned that the Merrimack River in Massachusetts was overflowing the riverbanks where their company, Mainstream Global, was located. more
ATLANTA-When heavy spring rains washed away the remains of a harsh winter's 200 inches of snow in Aroostook County, Maine, the flooding St. John and Fish rivers surged at their junction-Fort Kent. As the floodwaters rose beyond the 25-foot flood stage on May 1, 2008, Town Manager Donald Guimond ordered mandatory evacuations, while city workers built temporary dikes to protect the downtown area. more
WASHINGTON - Top entrepreneurs from each state will soon head to the nation's capital to compete for the honor of National Small Business Person of the Year during the U.S. Small Business Administration's National Small Business Week celebration, May 17-23, 2009. more
Save the Date - May 17-19, 2009 - SBA to Mark 56th Year with Issue Forums, Receptions, and the Naming of National Small Business Person of the Year more
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National Small Business Week 2009 Electronic Press Kit:
The Press Kit includes
- News Release 09-06 (January 20, 2009) - National Small Business Week 2009 Save the Date: May 17-19, 2009
- State Small Business Winners List
- National Small Business Week 2009 Events Schedule
Download the Press Kit HERE
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