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National Small Business Week |

May 1-7, 2022

It's time to celebrate, support and acknowledge small businesses and small business owners.

It's National Small Business Week. 

National Small Business Week is recognized on May 1-7, 2022 to celebrate and honor the resilience, determination, and contributions of entrepreneurs and small business owners around the country. Small businesses are essential to our economy and help to employ millions of Americans. 12.7 million net new jobs were created by small businesses between 1995 and 2020, acccording to the SBA.  

As an Illinois Small Business Development Center, West Side Forward works daily to assist and support innovators, entrepreneurs, and business owners across the west side of Chicago. We offer no-cost 1-on-1 business counseling, support and other resources. 

Find your local SBDC.

By coordinating and collaborating with neighborhood, state, and local partners on workshops, summits and cohorts West Side Forward will remain committed to our mission of driving economic transformation on the west side of Chicago.  

 

National Small Business Week Events 

Check out these events happening May 1-7, 2022.

 

West Side Forward Chicago | May 3 

West Side Forward will be hosting a National Small Business Week event on May 3rd at 10AM that will offer strategies on how to grow your business on social media.

 

Small Business Administration & Score | May 2-5 

The SBA and Score will be hosting a National Small Business Week Virtual Summit from May 2-5.  

 

America's SBDC | May 5 

Americas SBDC will be hosting an event on how to manage taxes as a small business owner or freelancer on May 5th at 3PM - 4PM ET.  

 

BACP | May 5 

BACP is hosting a Small Business Expo on May 5th from 9AM – 1PM CT. 

 

Let this week be an inspiration for you. Utilize the resources and information offered throughout this week to start or revamp your journey of becoming a business owner, innovator or creator. 

 

Follow @westsideforwardchicago on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to keep up with our National Small Business Week news, updates and events. 

 

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