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Small

        Business











          Focused on Business






                     mall Business Week
                     is an annual event that

                     celebrates the critical
       S contributions of small

        businesses to the economy.





        It typically takes place during the first
        week of May and is organized by the
        U.S. Small Business Administration
        (SBA). The week-long celebration
        highlights the resilience, innovation,
        and impact of small businesses across
                                              Connections were given.
        the country.
                                              In addition, the Chamber
          The Rome Floyd Chamber joins
                                              launched a social media
        in this celebration each year. The
                                              campaign to highlight small
        Chamber hosted a Small Business
                                              businesses in the community.
        Week luncheon earlier this year.
                                                While Small Business Week
        The presenting sponsor was GCB,       is a significant event, supporting
        a Division of LGE Credit Union. The   small businesses should be a
        luncheon featured guest speaker       year-round effort. Residents
        Charlie Nelson of Nelson's Green Brier   of Rome can contribute by
        Distillery. Also, Chamber Superlative   shopping locally, recommending
        awards and the awards for Best        small businesses to others, and
        Business After Hours and Coffee &     providing positive reviews.

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