May 1st-7th is National Small Business Week.

Midwest Partnership Administrative & Marketing Coordinator Lynsi Pasutti says there are many free, online resources to help small businesses grow. “Check out the Small Businesses Administration’s website for free webinars and other information for small businesses, IA Sources Link is another good source for webinars on great topics. This week is a great opportunity to look at your small business and see where you might need to focus before the big summer season and try to make some improvements.”

Pasutti also adds that it is up to local consumers to support the small businesses that support their community.