Microsoft Spotlights Computing Advantage for Small Businesses at Denver Meeting

Strategic Insights -

Microsoft is set to highlight the potential of technology for small businesses at the Denver regional meeting for the White House Conference on Small Business. The event, taking place on May 1, will bring together an estimated 150 delegates from around the Rocky Mountain region to discuss key policy issues affecting small businesses. Microsoft will also sponsor a reception to showcase the work of the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), which targets disadvantaged youth with educational programs to build interest in business ownership. According to John Neilson, vice president of the organization customer unit at Microsoft, "Studies show that small businesses produce twice as many innovations per employee as large firms," underscoring the company's commitment to supporting small businesses through technology.

Key Takeaways:

  • Microsoft is sponsoring the Denver regional meeting for the White House Conference on Small Business, highlighting its support for small businesses and the role of technology in their success.
  • The event will bring together an estimated 150 delegates from around the Rocky Mountain region to discuss key policy issues affecting small businesses, including taxation, banking, and lending.
  • Microsoft is committed to supporting small businesses through technology, providing financial support, software, and other technology to the Small Business Administration (SBA) Business Information Centers (BICs) across the country.
  • The National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) will be showcased at the event, with business development associate Ted Tyson discussing strategies and successes of the program aimed at disadvantaged youth.
  • Small businesses are responsible for creating two-thirds of all new jobs in the United States and one-half the domestic private-sector output, according to Microsoft.
  • The Denver meeting is the third in a series of six regional meetings that will culminate in a national conference in Washington, D.C., featuring top administration officials.

Statistics:

  • An estimated 150 delegates from around the Rocky Mountain region are expected to attend the Denver regional meeting.
  • Small businesses produce twice as many innovations per employee as large firms, according to Microsoft.
  • Small businesses create two-thirds of all new jobs in the United States.
  • Small businesses are responsible for one-half the domestic private-sector output.

Sources:

  • "PRNewswire", "Microsoft Corp. supports Denver regional meeting for White House Conference on Small Business"
  • Microsoft Corp., "About Us"
  • National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)
  • Small Business Administration (SBA)
  • U.S. Census Bureau