U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, AL-07, will be hosting a virtual discussion titled “Sipping on Success: The Story of Selma’s Award-Winning Small Business Owner Jackie Smith” on Monday, April 29th at 3 p.m. CDT to kick off National Small Business Week. The conversation will highlight the challenges that Ms. Smith has faced in her journey as an entrepreneur and emphasize the importance of small businesses in our economy.
Ms. Jackie Smith, owner of The Coffee Shoppe in Selma, will be receiving the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 2024 Phoenix Award for Outstanding Disaster Recovery Efforts in Washington D.C. next week.
National Small Business Week is celebrated by the U.S. Small Business Administration for more than 60 years to recognize the crucial contributions of American entrepreneurs and small business owners.
The event will take place from April 28 to May 4, 2024, honoring the hard work, creativity, and dedication of small business owners and their impact on the economy.
The discussion will be live-streamed on Rep. Sewell’s official Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube pages.
Small businesses are essential to our economy as they create jobs, drive innovation, and foster growth in communities across America.
Ms. Smith’s journey as an entrepreneur highlights the importance of perseverance and determination when facing challenges in business.
Join us for this inspiring discussion about how small businesses can make a big difference in our communities and our economy!
