Honoring Entrepreneurs and Helping Missouri Small Businesses Grow
Honoring Entrepreneurs and Helping Missouri Small Businesses Grow
Small Business Week of Eastern Missouri 2025 Update
While we’re unable to host the annual Small Business Luncheon this year, we are excited to build towards a bigger, brighter future. We remain dedicated to celebrating the success and resilience of small businesses across our region and look forward to returning in 2026 with renewed energy and more opportunities to honor our incredible entrepreneurs and lenders. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements and join us in making next year’s event even more memorable!
In the meantime, be sure to check out our Events Tab to explore exciting activities that are lined up for National Small Business Week 2025!
Charles (Charlie) M. Downs
Tracy (Tre) Arelious Bryant
Jessica Beeson
Gavin Douglas Pringle
Laura Leister
Jessica Cooke - Founder
Marion Austin Hayes III
Michael McMillan
Ray Gallardo
Bishop Michael Jones
The Small Business Administration is a United States government agency that provides support to entrepreneurs and small businesses. The mission of the Small Business Administration is "to maintain and strengthen the nation's economy by enabling the establishment and viability of small businesses and by assisting in the economic recovery of communities after disasters". The agency's activities are summarized as the "3 Cs" of capital, contracts and counseling.
Visit the SBA website to learn more about how we can help your business.
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