Milwaukee Small Business Week Kick-Off News Conference Encourages Local Entrepreneurs to Dream Big to Grow their Companies

Who: In honor of National Small Business Week, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Eric Ness, Wisconsin District Director, US Small Business Administration and the city’s small business community

What: Will announce the an expanded Milwaukee Small Business Week event schedule at the kick-off news conference featuring the following speakers:

Milwaukee Small Business Week News Conference & Small Business Week Announcement

• Mayor Tom Barrett – City of Milwaukee
• Nikki Purvis – Director, City of Milwaukee’s Office of Small Business Development
• Eric Ness – Wisconsin District Director, U.S. Small Business Administration
• Ossie Kendrix – President, African American Chamber of Commerce
• Beth Bauer & June Perry – Local Entrepreneurs – Owners of Best Ed Business, a
local drop ship supply company that provides concierge service

When: Tuesday, May 2, 2017 | 8:00 am – 8:30 am

Where: Potawatomi Hotel & Casino | Serenity Room on Hotel Side | 1721 W. Canal Street | Milwaukee, WI

Why: The City of Milwaukee and its partners will unveil plans for an expanded Small Business Week celebration, taking place May 1 – May 5, during National Small Business Week.

Mosaic Communications, the City of Milwaukee’s Office of Small Business Development, and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett launched this important initiative in 2012, to highlight the city’s thriving small business community.

Media Info: Photographers and videographers are welcome. Please arrive 15 minutes early for set-up.

For more information about Milwaukee Small Business Week events or to register, please visit www.smallbizweekmke.com.