Since 1963, the President of United States has proclaimed National Small Business Week every year to recognize the contributions of small businesses to the strength and economic well-being of America. This year the City of Lowell will recognize the small business community and its critical role by highlighting its achievements and delivering timely programming of benefit to this vital sector. During the week of May 18, 2009, Lowell will celebrate the Nation Small Business Week in partnership with many economic development organizations including the U.S. Small Business Administration, Merrimack Valley Venture Forum, Lowell Small Business Assistance Center, Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce, and the Massachusetts Medical Device Development (M2D2) center at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell. All events, described below, are free and open to the public. For further information or any questions, please contact the Lowell Economic Development Office at (978) 446-7200 or email businessweek@lowellma.gov.

Small Business Week Poster

Programming Schedule as of 04/14/09

Monday, May 18, 2009

• Lowell Small Business Week Kick-Off Event
  Mayor's Reception Room
  City Hall
  375 Merrimack Street
  10:00AM
• Renewal Community Showcase Featuring Lowell & Lawrence
  Featuring Lowell & Lawrence
  Edward J. Early Garage
  135 Middlesex Street
  11:30AM – 1:00PM

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

• Lowell Brand Launch Breakfast
  8:00AM - 9:00AM
  The Revolving Museum
  22 Shattuck Street
  
• Lowell One-Stop Business Resource Fair
  Presented by the City of Lowell
  10:00AM – 3:00PM
  Edward J. Early Garage
  135 Middlesex Street
• Tactics for Survival Panel Discussion
  12:00PM - 1:30PM
  Edward J. Early Garage
  135 Middlesex Street
• HUBZone & Procurement Opportunities Workshop
  2:00PM – 3:30PM
  Edward J. Early Garage
  135 Middlesex Street

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

• Massachusetts Data Security Breach Seminar
  Presented by Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce
  Morse Federal Building
  50 Merrimack Street
  7:30AM – 9:00AM
• On the Money Trail - Financing Is Still Available For Good Companies
  Presented by Merrimack Valley Ventures Forum
  Wannalancit Mill Building
  600 Suffolfk Street
  5:00PM – 8:00PM

Thursday, May 21, 2009

• The Economic Stimulus Bill and Other Government Opportunities
  http://www.lowellsmallbusiness.org
  Mayor's Reception Room
  City Hall
  375 Merrimack Street
  8:30AM – 10:30AM
• UMass-Lowell M2D2 Business Presentations & Cocktail Reception
  http://www.uml.edu/m2d2
  Wannalancit Mill Building
  600 Suffolfk Street
  3:30PM - 8:00PM