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The U.S. Small Business Administration will hold its National Small Business Week 2026 Virtual Summit this week.

The free, online event runs May 5–6. Cosponsored by America’s Small Business Development Center (ASBDC), the summit includes educational workshops, access to federal resources, networking and mentorship opportunities.

Registration is required.

National Small Business week has recognized the role of these operators as job creators, builders and innovators since its introduction by President John F. Kennedy in 1963.

“National Small Business Week exists because America’s entrepreneurs deserve to be recognized – and more importantly, equipped to succeed,” said SBA Regional Administrator Matt Coleman. “The SBA’s NSBW Virtual Summit is free, accessible, and packed with practical tools on everything from AI to access to capital. If you’re a small business owner in our region, this is the event for you; register today.”

Take a closer look at the agenda, below, including presenting co-sponsors for each virtual sessions.

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The National Small Business Week 2026 Virtual Summit:

• Protecting Your Business from Risk and Fraud, presented by Visa
• Access to Capital: Closing the Small Business Gap, presented by Visa
• Reclaim Your Time: Make AI Work for You, presented by Google
• Getting Ahead with AI: Google Coaches Share Their Favorite Tips, presented by Google
• Rethinking Connectivity for 2026, presented by T-Mobile
• Built to Stay Open: The New Standard for Business Continuity, presented by T-Mobile
• Start Smart, Stay Smart: The New Rules for Starting a Business, presented by America’s SBDC
• Video 101 for Small Business: How to Capture Professional Content Using What You Already Have, presented by America’s SBDC
• Putting American Businesses First, presented by SBA
• Becoming Bankable: What Makes You a “Triple Threat” for Loans, Deposits, and Growth, presented by Grasshopper Bank
• Beyond the Storefront: Smart Strategies for Small Business Growth, presented by Amazon
• Hiring Secrets: Staff Up Smart & Fast, presented by Paychex
• Compensation & Equity Trends 2026: What Smart Leaders Must Act on Now, presented by TriNet
• How to Win Your Next Contract: Write stronger proposals, stand out, and win more bids, presented by Verizon

The SBA’s National Small Business Week celebration began with a National Awards Ceremony in Washington May 3. It continues throughout the week both online and in-person through a nationwide tour to Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia.