Small businesses are the backbone of the United States economy. As of 2026, there are more than 33.2 million small businesses in our country that employ 61.6 million workers.1 Besides employing roughly half of the American workforce, small businesses represent just under 44% of our nation's gross domestic product (GDP).
National Small Business Week, which takes place May 3-9, 2026, celebrates these businesses and their contributions to our communities and national economy. In this Huddle Business Capital blog article, we explain the history of National Small Business Week and discuss some of the in-person and online events taking place.
History of National Small Business Week.
The origin of National Small Business Week dates back to 1963 when President John F. Kennedy enacted a proclamation to honor U.S. small businesses each year during the first week of May.1 National Small Business Week now has awareness among business owners, employees, and consumers.
This recognition has been achieved through marketing and advertising efforts that encourage consumers to support local businesses. You may have seen ads online or on social media that promote National Small Business Week.
National Small Business Week events for business owners.
In celebration of National Small Business Week, the SBA will host various events in person and virtually to support small business owners. Whether attending online or engaging face-to-face with fellow entrepreneurs, small business owners can gain practical skills, ask questions, and build valuable relationships to help their businesses thrive.
Huddle Business Capital will publish a list of SBA events scheduled for National Small Business Week 2026, which takes place from May 3 to May 9. We will include links to register for these events as they become available. Be sure to bookmark this blog link for future reference.
Conclusion
Huddle Business Capital hopes that you find this blog article helpful. We are committed to helping entrepreneurs run and grow their small businesses by connecting them with growth capital solutions from our network of lenders. We're a great teammate if your business needs funding for daily expenses, inventory, equipment, and vehicles. Contact us to learn more about our business funding options.
Source:
1 - https://www.uschamber.com/small-business/small-business-data-center
Disclaimer.
This Huddle Business Capital blog article is purely educational and contains general information and opinions; it is not intended to provide advice or recommendations of any kind. Huddle Business Capital is not affiliated with nor endorses the U.S. Chamber of Commerce or the Small Business Administration (SBA).
