The NAB National Small Business Summit 2013 will be held in Brisbane from July 24-25, with the support of the Queensland Department of Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games.
The government will partner with the Council of Small Business Australia (COSBOA).
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman will deliver the opening address at the summit while Tourism and Small Business Minister Jann Stuckey will officially launch the state's Small Business Week as part of the overall program.
COSBOA executive director Peter Strong said the small business community has been hit hard in recent years by financial hardship and natural disasters.
"With many small businesses still recovering from the many natural disasters that have affected Queensland over the past few years, this partnership affirms the commitment of the Queensland government to the local small business community," Strong said.
"The Summit is a great opportunity for the Queensland government to recognise the importance of small business as the backbone of many industries, and that their sustainability is a key driver for the Queensland economy.
"It is also a chance for local issues facing small businesses to be brought together with industry leaders, senior politicians and government representatives from other states so we can pool our ideas to help small businesses grow to better the economy as a whole."
The Shadow Minister for Small Business, Bruce Billson, will also be in attendance at the summit which will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
To register visit www.nationalsmallbusinesssummit.com.au
