National Small Business Week
May 4 - May 10
For more than 60 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week (NSBW), which acknowledges the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. National Small Business Week 2025 will take place May 4-10, and SBA will officially recognize their hard work, ingenuity, and dedication, including their contributions to the economy.
To coincide with National Small Business Week, Governor Josh Shapiro has proclaimed May 4-10, 2025 as Pennsylvania Small Business Week. Our state is joining the celebration to showcase the impactful role small businesses play in the Keystone State’s economy and in our communities. There’s no better day than today to start a business in PA.
We hope you’ll join us as we recognize and celebrate our state’s small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Small businesses are the heart of our communities
Small businesses shape our communities’ cultures, provide a source of pride and local identity, and create a sense of place. They’re one of the best parts of working and living in Pennsylvania - and by starting a business, you’re joining more than one million other small business owners whose hard work and dedication are building the local community.
We encourage all Pennsylvania residents to take Small Business Week 2025 as an opportunity to support their favorite local businesses.
- Shop at your favorite store
- Eat at your favorite local restaurant
- Leave a positive review online for your favorite small businesses
- Talk about your favorite local small business on your social media accounts and like and share their social posts with #PASmallBiz23
Entrepreneurs, Pennsylvania has your back
Whether you’re just working on your side hustle or replacing your 9-to-5, starting a business takes courage, dedication, and a commitment to hard work. But you’re not alone. Pennsylvania has your back.
DCED and our partner network across the commonwealth offer many resources to help small businesses grow.
Whether you’re just working on your side hustle or replacing your 9-to-5, starting a business takes courage, dedication, and a commitment to hard work. But you’re not alone. Pennsylvania has your back.
DCED and our partner network across the commonwealth offer many resources to help small businesses grow.
- The PA Business One-Stop Shop is the first point of contact for Pennsylvania business development. The One-Stop Shop team helps connect and guide businesses through all stages of development - from planning and startup to operating and expanding.
– The One-Stop Shop offers dedicated resources and assistance for businesses, including how to register as a business, training and best practices on important business topics including eCommerce, and a checklist to help you navigate the process of starting a business.
– The One-Stop Shop can also help connect you with specific opportunities and partner networks for one-on-one counseling, training, and business assistance.
– The One-Stop Shop can also help connect you with specific opportunities and partner networks for one-on-one counseling, training, and business assistance.
National Small Business Week Virtual Summit (May 6-7)
Over the course of two days, meet other business owners and learn about additional resources during the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
This year’s NSBW Virtual Summit will feature educational workshops presented by event cosponsors, access to federal resources, and networking. Register to save your seat on the U.S. Small Business Administration website.
Over the course of two days, meet other business owners and learn about additional resources during the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
This year’s NSBW Virtual Summit will feature educational workshops presented by event cosponsors, access to federal resources, and networking. Register to save your seat on the U.S. Small Business Administration website.