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Small Business Week of Eastern Missouri

Create. Cultivate. Celebrate.

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Board of Directors

Rick Toman - President

Lisa Tiffany - Treasurer

Lisa Tiffany - Treasurer

SCORE St. Louis

Lisa Tiffany - Treasurer

Lisa Tiffany - Treasurer

Lisa Tiffany - Treasurer

Neighbors Credit Union

Mary Heger - Secretary

Lisa Tiffany - Treasurer

Mary Heger - Secretary

SCORE St. Louis

Committee Members

Richard Toman

Gary Alexander

Gary Alexander

SCORE St. Louis

Committee Chair

Gary Alexander

Gary Alexander

Gary Alexander

Small Business Administration


Tom Daiber

Gary Alexander

Mitchell Fitzpatrick

Small Business Administration


Mitchell Fitzpatrick

Mitchell Fitzpatrick

Mitchell Fitzpatrick

VetBiz


Mary Heger

Mitchell Fitzpatrick

Mary Heger

SCORE St. Louis

Jared Howe

Mitchell Fitzpatrick

Mary Heger

The Bank of Houston

Danielle Lowery

Danielle Lowery

Danielle Lowery

VetBiz


Nicki Massie

Danielle Lowery

Danielle Lowery

Small Business Administration

David Ruby

Danielle Lowery

Lisa Tiffany

The Bank of Houston

Lisa Tiffany

Lynette Watson

Lisa Tiffany

Neighbors Credit Union

Lynette Watson

Lynette Watson

Lynette Watson

SBDC


Tom Yochim

Lynette Watson

Lynette Watson

Small Business Administration

About Us

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What is Small Business Week?

What is Small Business Week?

What is Small Business Week?

Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners.

More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year.

As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Every day, they’re working to grow small businesses, create 21st century jobs, drive innovation, and increase America’s global competitiveness. 

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Our History

What is Small Business Week?

What is Small Business Week?

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.

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Want more information?

What is Small Business Week?

Want more information?

Small Business Week of Eastern Missouri, Inc. is a not for profit organization established to assist the U.S. Small Business Administration with the planning and execution of National Small Business Week in the SBA’s St. Louis District which roughly encompasses the eastern half of Missouri. 

For more information, please contact Gary Alexander, Business Development Specialist, US Small Business Administration, (314) 539-6612 or email gary.alexander@sba.gov

SBA Sponsored Organization

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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