11/01/2025
What an unforgettable experience in Washington, D.C.! 🇺🇸
The government was shut down, but small business owners never stop showing up - to work, to grow, and to lead.
Our founder and CEO, Jodi McCredo, had the incredible opportunity to attend the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Summit, the largest gathering of small business owners with over 2,200 entrepreneurs from across the country!
✨ Day 1 kicked off with energy and inspiration. A live band welcomed attendees into the opening session and played each speaker on stage, setting the tone for a powerful day. Jodi heard from world-class speakers like Michael Phelps, Kevin O’Leary and Daymond John of Shark Tank, Ken Langone (co-founder of Home Depot), and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. She reconnected with old friends from her original 10KSB cohort, and built meaningful new relationships with small business owners from every corner of the country.
✨ Day 2 was equally powerful and packed with opportunities for learning and connection. Jodi began her morning with Martha Stewart, followed by Senator Katie Britt, and a thoughtful bipartisan conversation between Senator John Fetterman and Senator David McCormick. She then headed to Capitol Hill for impactful policy discussions with congressional staffers and a meeting with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to discuss what the federal government can and should be doing to help small businesses. The day also included breakout sessions and roundtables with fellow business leaders.
The evening wrapped up with an incredible reception at Union Station complete with live music, fantastic food, and an atmosphere absolutely buzzing with energy, purpose, and camaraderie. One of the biggest highlights? Seeing the Always Printing logo proudly displayed alongside thousands of other amazing small businesses!
Jodi came home energized, inspired, and full of new ideas to grow Always Printing and support the broader small business community. A huge thanks to Goldman Sachs 10KSB for making this all possible. The impact of this program continues to ripple far and wide. 💙❤️