On June 21, 2013, Arizona businesses and the helicopter industry will be represented by Guidance Aviation’s President, John Stonecipher of Prescott, Arizona, during the 50^th Annual National Small Business Week in Washington D.C., an event which will be streamed live by the SBA.

Stonecipher was named Arizona’s Person of The Year by the State’s SBA on May 16th.  Now, Stonecipher is traveling to Washington, D.C. for the 50th Annual National Small Business Awards on June 21st, taking place at the Renaissance Washington, D.C. Downtown Hotel, 12 noon, eastern time.

Keynote speakers during the awards ceremony include:

• Guest Speaker: Robert D. Hormats, Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment
• Keynote Speaker: Angie Hicks, Founder and Chief Marketing Officer, Angie’s List
• Sponsor Speaker: Gloria Pualani, Corporate Director, Socio-Economic Business Programs/Government Relations, Northrop Grumman
• Sponsor Speaker: Janet Zablock, Head of Global Small Business, Visa

About National Small Business Week

“Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners.

More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year.

As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories.  Every day, they’re working to grow small businesses, create 21st century jobs, drive innovation, and increase America’s global competitiveness.”  – Source: “About National Small Business Week”