10,000 Small Businesses

Small Business. Big Voice.

July 18-20 | Washington, DC

On July 18-20, more than 2,500 alumni from the 10,000 Small Businesses program gathered in Washington, D.C. for the 10,000 Small Businesses Summit.

The Summit was the largest-ever gathering of small business owners in the U.S., designed to celebrate and drive their resilience and economic impact, while providing opportunities for them to advocate for their needs.

Over the course of three days, small business owners gained insights from business leaders, visionaries, policymakers and each other on best practices for business growth, hiring, accessing capital and more as they continue to power the nation’s economy and employ the majority of America’s workforce.

Summit Highlights

Listen to the Podcast 
Small Business Owners Pivot from Challenges to Opportunities 
In this episode of Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, recorded at the summit, Asahi Pompey, president of Goldman Sachs Foundation, and Joe Wall, a managing director in the Office of Government Affairs, joined host Allison Nathan and two small business owners, Natalie Kaddas and Merv Cutler, to talk about the crucial tests they’re facing – and the opportunities they see. 

10,000 Small Businesses alumni gather at Nationals Park to meet with policymakers.

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See small business owners, featured speakers and policy makers at the Summit
10,000 Small Businesses alumni had the opportunity to learn from leading business visionaries, grow their network of fellow entrepreneurs, and use their voices to advocate with lawmakers about the policies affecting them.

Hear From Small Business Owners
Our Pivot series explores the ways in which small business owners have found creative solutions to economic challenges. Live from the Summit, 10,000 Small Businesses graduates discuss labor shortages, rising costs, and the importance of partnership and community. 

Part 1: Pivoting During the Pandemic

Part 2: Small Business Owners Get Creative Amid Supply Chain Delays, Rising Costs

Part 3: Small Business Owners Find Community and a Voice Amid Crises

Explore More Small Business Insights

Survey | Small Business Challenges Worsen Amid Record Inflation and Workforce Shortages

Article | Small Businesses Are Braving a Stormy Outlook; Policymakers Should Follow Their Lead

Infographic | Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Alumni, From Our 2022 Impact Report

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