In celebration of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 2024 Phoenix Award for Outstanding Disaster Recovery Efforts, Congresswoman Terri Sewell, AL-07, is hosting a virtual discussion titled “Sipping on Success: The Story of Selma’s Award-Winning Small Business Owner Jackie Smith.” The event will take place on Monday, April 29th at 3 p.m. CDT and will be live-streamed on Rep. Sewell’s official Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube pages.
The conversation will feature Ms. Jackie Smith, owner of The Coffee Shoppe in Selma, who will be receiving the SBA award next week in Washington D.C. The discussion will highlight the challenges that Ms. Smith has faced in her journey as an entrepreneur and emphasize the importance of small businesses in our economy.
National Small Business Week is a time to recognize the crucial contributions of American entrepreneurs and small business owners to our economy and society. This year’s event takes place from April 28 to May 4, 2024, honoring the hard work, creativity, and dedication of small business owners across the country.
Ms. Smith’s story is a testament to the resilience and determination of small business owners in overcoming adversity and building successful enterprises that create jobs and contribute to local communities. The Coffee Shoppe has been a vital part of Selma for over two decades and has become a beloved gathering spot for locals and visitors alike.
Joining Rep. Sewell and Ms. Smith in this virtual discussion are industry experts who will share their insights on how small businesses can overcome challenges such as access to capital, workforce development, marketing strategies, among others.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from one another about how we can support our local small businesses as they continue to grow and thrive!
