National Small Business Week SBA Awards & Expo 

Celebrate National Small Business Week with the Connecticut District SBA and CBIA at our annual awards and expo. 

We will honor the state’s small businessperson of the year and recognize other exceptional small business leaders, nominated by organizations from across the state for their achievements and contributions. 

You will hear from young entrepreneurs about their business journeys and how they navigate challenges and unlock opportunities. 

And we’ll talk with one outstanding small business owner about their inspiring entrepreneurial journey. 

Don’t miss the chance to network with hundreds of peers from around the state during a special lunch and explore a wide range of small business resources at the expo. 

AGENDA

9:45 am | Check-In & Small Business Expo 

10:30 am | Welcome Remarks 

• Chris DiPentima, President & CEO, CBIA 

• Catherine Marx, District Director, Connecticut District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration 

10:45 am | Young Entrepreneurs Panel  

11:30 am | Small Businessperson of the Year  

12 pm | Lunch, SBA Awards & Small Business Expo 

 1:30 pm | Adjourn 

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The SBA’s participation in this co-sponsored activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products, or services of any co-sponsor or other person or entity. 

Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and CBIA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Moraima Gutierrez. .