The U.S. Small Business Administration will mark National Small Business Week in Washington, D.C., April 26-28, with SBA Expo ‘05 showcasing Small Business Persons of the Year winners from each state, and featuring the announcement of the National Small Business of the Year.

National Small Business Week honors some of the nation’s estimated 25 million small business owners who employ more than half the country’s private work force, create three of every four new jobs and generate a majority of American innovations.

SBA Expo ‘05 will also feature special events that include a small business expo, a business matchmaking event, business seminars, a town hall meeting and award ceremonies honoring America’s top entrepreneurs and state and national small business winners. Other highlights will include notable speakers and business industry leaders from trade associations, and local and federal governments.