April 12, 2020– This year, the Pikes Peak Region will recognize 2021 Small Business Week from June 6 through June 10. The annual event will kick off with a Food Truck Cook-off (limited number drive-thru style) and include a small business award ceremony and a variety of workshops and events to educate, celebrate, and champion small businesses in the Pikes Peak Region.

The Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado (BBB) want to hear about small businesses and the entrepreneurs that help them thrive. As part of Small Business Week 2021, presented by U.S. Bank, the SBDC and BBB seek nominations in several categories to recognize the accomplishments and efforts in the small business community. The five categories are:

  • Small Business Person of the Year
  • Young Entrepreneur of the Year
  • Small Business Champion of the Year
  • Family-Owned Small Business of the Year
  • Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year

For more information on events and workshops for 2021 Small Business Week and to nominate a small business or entrepreneur, visit http://www.pikespeaksbdc.org/events/week . Nominations close April 25.