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View 2009 Highlight Video

The 2009 National Small Business Week Highlight Video is available for online viewing
Watch the highlight Video here [4:42]

National Small Business Week Videos

The videos from the National Small Business Week are now available.
There is a link on the video page of this web site.

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

2009 NSBW Program

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

Featured Speakers

Karen Mills

Administrator , U.S. Small Business Administration
Keynote Speech
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Michael Porter

Bishop William Lawrence University Professor,
based at Harvard Business School
Champions Awards Luncheon
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Glenn Nye

Congressman from Virginia
Procurement Award Winner Breakfast
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JJ Ramberg

Host of MSNBC's new small business show, "Your Business."
Town Hall Host
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John Jantsch

Creator of the Duct Tape Marketing small business marketing system.
Speaking at the Social Media Forum
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Raghav Lal

Head of Global Small Business , Visa
Financial Forum
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Alex Craddock

Head of Commercial Marketing, Visa
Social Media Forum
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Nancy Gioia

Director, Sustainable Mobility Technologies and Hybrid Vehicle Programs, Ford
Energy Forum
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Rieva Lesonsky

CEO of GrowBiz Media
Social Media Forum
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Brian Moran

Founder and President of Moran Media Group (MMG)
Social Media Forum Moderator
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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

Our Generous 2009 Co-Sponsors:

Disclaimer: The U.S. Small Business Administration's participation in this cosponsored activity does not constitute an express or implied endorsement of any cosponsor's, donor's, grantee's, contractor's or participant's opinions, products, or services. All SBA programs and cosponsored programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least 2 weeks in advance, by contacting sbw@sba.gov. Cosponsorship Authorization # SBW 2009.