Rep. Terri Sewell of Alabama’s 7th district is set to host a virtual discussion on Monday, April 29th at 3 p.m. CDT to mark the beginning of National Small Business Week. The event, titled “Sipping on Success: The Story of Selma’s Award-Winning Small Business Owner Jackie Smith,” will feature Ms. Jackie Smith, owner of The Coffee Shoppe in Selma, who will be recognized with the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2024 Phoenix Award for Outstanding Disaster Recovery Efforts at a special ceremony in Washington D.C., next week.
During the virtual discussion, Rep. Sewell and Ms. Smith will discuss the challenges faced by Ms. Smith as a small business owner and the critical role that small businesses play in our economy.
The U.S. Small Business Administration has been celebrating National Small Business Week for over 60 years to recognize the contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. This year’s National Small Business Week will take place from April 28th to May 4, 2024, highlighting the hard work, creativity, and dedication of small businesses and their impact on the economy.
Ms. Smith’s story is an inspiration to many aspiring entrepreneurs and serves as a testament to their resilience and determination in achieving success despite any obstacles they may face along the way.
The virtual discussion will be streamed live on Sewell’s official Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube pages for all interested viewers to watch from anywhere in the world.
In conclusion, National Small Business Week is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the hard work of small business owners like Ms. Smith who have overcome challenges to achieve success despite any obstacles they may face along the way