Small Business Week of Eastern Missouri

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Small Business Week is a nationwide celebration and recognition of small business owners, small business champions and government contractors.

Small Business Week is a nationwide celebration and recognition of small business owners, small business champions and government contractors, hosted and sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration and celebrated at the district, state, regional and national level. It culminates every year with the national celebration in Washington, D.C. where the national award winners are recognized. Our week of events is widely recognized at the national level as one of, if not the, top district celebration of Small Business Week in the country. We’re the only district in the nation that hosts a full week of events as well as the only district with a not for profit arm in place to assist the SBA in it’s efforts surrounding Small Business Week. In addition, we consistently see our nominees move on to win at the state, regional and national level. For more information, please contact Gary Alexander, Business Development Specialist, US Small Business Administration, (314) 539-6612 or email [email protected]

04/21/2024

Local Business Owners Celebrated During Small Business Week of
Eastern Missouri: April 29th to May 3rd
ST. LOUIS (Apr. 17, 2024) – As the St. Louis region gears up to celebrate Small Business Week, the community is eager to participate in events honoring the backbone of our economy — small businesses. Entrepreneurs, innovators, and community leaders will come together to recognize the vital contributions of small businesses to our local economy.

SBA Award Winners Recognition: Thursday, May 2nd

The exceptional achievements of local business owners and lenders who provide much needed capital and financing for small businesses will be recognized on Thursday, May 2nd, at the Twisted Tree in Sunset Hills. Winners of the 2024 Small Business Awards will be featured at this event:
Small Business Person of Eastern Missouri and the State of Missouri –
Charlie Downs, Sugarfire Smokehouse
Minority-Owned Small Business Person– Tre Bryant, Renew Life Properties, LLC
Women-Owned Small Business Person– Jessica Beeson, Willow Tree Tutoring, LLC
Veteran-Owned Small Business Person– Gavin Pringle, JAKAPA
Small Business Advocate– Laura Leister, Pieces: The Board Game Bar & Restaurant

These awards celebrate small business owners' resilience, innovation, and dedication. These business owners represent the spirit of entrepreneurship that drives our community forward.

This exclusive event brings together financial institutions, community leaders, and small business owners, serving as a platform for networking and collaboration, fostering relationships crucial for the growth and success of local enterprises.

Empowering Seminars for Small Business Owners
Additionally, Small Business Week will feature a series of empowering seminars to address the diverse needs of small business owners. These seminars offer knowledge and resources to help entrepreneurs thrive in today’s competitive landscape, covering topics ranging from doing business with the government to fundraising for non-profit organizations.

04/10/2024

CELEBRATING: Tre Bryant SBA STL 2024 Minority Owned Small Business Owner of the Year:
· Was raised in the church and held positions as an alter boy, lay leader, minister and Elder, working toward a possible Pastorship in the upcoming year?
· Was a local dancer and singer as a teenager, opened up for national acts such as LL Cool J, Salt n Pepper, Cedric the Entertainer, Regina Bell and many others?
· Has mentored at risk youth and young adults in multiple states since 1998?

Tickets are still available for the luncheon. Join us https://bit.ly/3xDNyPS

Renew Life Properties, LLC

04/05/2024

ST. LOUIS – US Small Business Administration (SBA) St. Louis District Office’s Director Maureen E. Brinkley is pleased to announce the Small Business Week of Eastern Missouri winners for 2024. The winners will be recognized at the SBA Awards Luncheon and Exhibit Gala on May 2 at 11:00am CDT at Twisted Tree Steakhouse Restaurant. The Exhibit Gala opens at 8:30am.

While National Small Business Week is April 28 – May 4, Small Business Week of Eastern Missouri (SBWEM) will host events from April 21 – May 11. For more information on SBWEM, including the Small Business Lenders Awards Luncheon, SBA Annual Awards Luncheon and SBA Exhibit Gala, and seminars and webinars to be held throughout Eastern Missouri, please visit the Small Business Week of Eastern Missouri website. https://bit.ly/3U7DNT8

For more information on National Small Business Week, including the Virtual Summit and national winners, please visit National Small Business Week website. https://bit.ly/4anE5uu

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St. Louis, MO
63101

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http://www.sbwem.org/

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