Free online summit offers resources for small businesses

(WDBJ) - A free online small business summit is taking place for current and future entrepreneurs.

The U.S. Small Business Administration is hosting the 2026 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit on Tuesday, May 5 and Wednesday, May 6 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The free workshops open to anyone and will provide information about federal resources, networking, and mentorship opportunities.

“If you’re a small mom and pop operation, you have to do everything from the accounting to the actual work,” said Jim Spencer, Small Business Administration Regional Administrator for the Mid-Atlantic region. “They may not have the time to get in a vehicle and go somewhere else for a class. The good thing about this is if they sign up, then they will get the recording for that. You can only get the recording if you sign up for a class. Then, you can use that information at your leisure.”

You can watch the full interview here.

Click here to register for the summit.