President Obama Honors Small Businesses During National Small Business Week

U.S. Department of Energy

President Obama Honors Small Businesses During National Small Business Week
May 23-29 recognizes small businesses for job creation, innovation, and entrepreneurship
Washington, D.C. - Embracing the success and character of small businesses in the United States, President Obama issued a proclamation for National Small Business Week for the week of May 23-29. While our government cannot guarantee success, President Obama said, it can ensure that entrepreneurs have the foundation they need to move forward in today's changing economy.

"Small business owners embody the spirit of entrepreneurship and strong work ethic that lie at the heart of the American dream," President Obama said in his proclamation. "This week, we celebrate the role of entrepreneurs and small business in our national life. They are the engine of our prosperity and a proud reflection of our character. A healthy small business sector will give us vibrant communities, cutting edge technology, and an American economy that can compete and win in the 21st century."

National Small Business week coincides with the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) 47th annual observance of National Small Business Week in Washington, D.C. President Obama met with Small Business Week award winners at the White House Tuesday, May 25. "The President recognizes that small businesses are the building blocks of our economy," said Bill Valdez, Acting Director of the Department of Energy's Office of Economic Impact and Diversity. "Our office's mission is to support the innovation and growth of small businesses, and we absolutely must continue to honor their hard work."
One of the top honors from the SBA, the 2010 Dwight D. Eisenhower Award for Excellence - Research and Development cateogry- was awarded to the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Karen Mills, SBA Administrator, praised ORNL's "hard work, innovative ideas, and dedication to [its] community."
Keith Joy, Director of Small Business Programs at ORNL, tasked his office with "aggressive goals" to meet the requirements of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Award. In 2010, Joy and his staff encouraged strong performance via an internal awards program, meetings between contractors and small businesses, and extensive outreach programs to maximize the impact of ORNL's Small Business Programs. Joy, who gathered with other Small Business Week award winners at the White House was "very proud, humbled, and appreciative" to receive this honor on behalf of his team at ORNL.


President Obama Honors Small Businesses During National Small Business Week U.S. Department of Energy President Obama Honors Small Businesses During National Small Business Week May 23-29 recognizes small businesses for job creation, innovation, and entrepreneurship Washington, D.C. - Embracing the success and character of small businesses in the United States, President Obama issued a proclamation for National Small Business Week for the week of May 23-29. While our government cannot guarantee success, President Obama said, it can ensure that entrepreneurs have the foundation they need to move forward in today's changing economy. "Small business owners embody the spirit of entrepreneurship and strong work ethic that lie at the heart of the American dream," President Obama said in his proclamation. "This week, we celebrate the role of entrepreneurs and small business in our national life. They are the engine of our prosperity and a proud reflection of our character. A healthy small business sector will give us vibrant communities, cutting edge technology, and an American economy that can compete and win in the 21st century." National Small Business week coincides with the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) 47th annual observance of National Small Business Week in Washington, D.C. President Obama met with Small Business Week award winners at the White House Tuesday, May 25. "The President recognizes that small businesses are the building blocks of our economy," said Bill Valdez, Acting Director of the Department of Energy's Office of Economic Impact and Diversity. "Our office's mission is to support the innovation and growth of small businesses, and we absolutely must continue to honor their hard work." One of the top honors from the SBA, the 2010 Dwight D. Eisenhower Award for Excellence - Research and Development cateogry- was awarded to the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Karen Mills, SBA Administrator, praised ORNL's "hard work, innovative ideas, and dedication to [its] community." Keith Joy, Director of Small Business Programs at ORNL, tasked his office with "aggressive goals" to meet the requirements of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Award. In 2010, Joy and his staff encouraged strong performance via an internal awards program, meetings between contractors and small businesses, and extensive outreach programs to maximize the impact of ORNL's Small Business Programs. Joy, who gathered with other Small Business Week award winners at the White House was "very proud, humbled, and appreciative" to receive this honor on behalf of his team at ORNL.
El Informe Newletter - JULY 2010