National Small Business Week

For more than 60 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration has celebrated National Small Business Week, which acknowledges the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. National Small Business Week 2026 will take place May 3-9, 2026, and SBA will officially recognize their hard work, ingenuity, and dedication, including their contributions to the economy. Learn more: https://www.sba.gov/nsbw

Celebrate with us! Visit, shop, or buy from your favorite small businesses!

Stop by your local Northwest Bank on Friday, May 8th and enjoy snacks and refreshments in honor of our local small businesses.

• Special Event in Estherville! Enjoy lunch on us including hotdogs, chips and cakes in Estherville located at 1 N 6th Street from 11:00am - 2:00pm.
  
  
• Special Event in Sioux City! Enjoy coffee and treats with us from 9:00am - 12:00pm at 5801 Sunnybrook Drive in Sioux City to celebrate!

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Did You Know?

• In the U.S., there are 33.2 million small businesses, which collectively employ 61.7 million people.
• Small businesses are responsible for a substantial portion of new job creation, accounting for 62.7% of net new jobs created since 1995.
• About 98% of American manufacturers are small businesses.

• More than 54% of small business jobs are in rural communities.
• More than 84% of establishments in rural counties are small businesses.
• Most rural establishments employ fewer than 500 workers

Northwest Bank is passionate about what we do, and that is a "Commitment You Can Bank On.”

• Northwest Bank has assets over $2.9 Billion and employs more than 400 people across our footprint.
• Local Expertise | Your Northwest Bank Business Banking team has a combined experience of over 140 years.
• We have a dedicated Small Business Loan Expert In-House. SBA lending is a very important component to how we serve business owners in our markets. We are recognized as a leader in SBA lending!
• Banking with Northwest Bank is about collaboration, not just transactions. Our community-connected banking experts want to understand your goals.

Meet Our Business Banking Team