Celebrating the American Entrepreneurial Spirit

Celebrating the American Entrepreneurial Spirit
Rebecca Fyffe from Illinois receives the Small Business Person of the Year award in Washington on Apr. 30. COURTESY OF THE SBA
Emel Akan
Emel Akan
Reporter
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WASHINGTON—Small-business owners from across the country gathered in the nation’s capital to celebrate the achievements of American entrepreneurs during  National Small Business Week, held from April 29 to May 5. The yearly event recognizes top U.S. small businesses and their contributions to the economy.
“Small Business Week is an incredible opportunity to shine the spotlight on our 30 million small businesses,” said Linda McMahon, administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), at the awards ceremony in Washington on April 29.
Emel Akan
Emel Akan
Reporter
Emel Akan is a senior White House correspondent for The Epoch Times, where she covers the policies of the Trump administration. Previously, she reported on the Biden administration and the first term of President Trump. Before her journalism career, she worked in investment banking at JPMorgan. She holds an MBA from Georgetown University.
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