Our Upcoming Events

Small Business Majority hosts frequent free events for small businesses in all stages and across industries. Here you will find upcoming events, training seminars and webinars hosted by Small Business Majority and our partners. Look below to find events about access to capital, policy updates, employer resources and more. If you don’t see an upcoming event that piques your interest, scroll down to find our on-demand options.
Date:
Friday, May 3, 2024
Time:
10:00am PT / 1:00pm ET

Small Business Majority invites you to an interactive workshop about Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready platform, which was developed in partnership with small business owners who understand what it takes to succeed. In this interactive course led by the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready team, you will: 

  • Learn how to apply for Verizon Small Business Digital Ready's grant program, which runs through June 18th.
  • Get hands-on support and demonstration of the new intelligent registration and fast-track sign-up process
  • Be guided through the wealth of resources offered on the platform, including an in-depth library of video content, expert coaching, peer mentorship and more.
Event type: General Small Business, Business assistance Workshop
Location: National
Date:
Friday, May 10, 2024
Time:
3:00pm ET

Small business owners often don’t have the resources or legal expertise to fend off the anti-competitive tactics found in concentrated industries. Entrepreneurs continue to experience the disproportionate impacts of consolidation and abuses of corporate power that impede their ability to grow and sustain their business. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is at the forefront of ensuring small businesses nationwide can compete on a level playing field. Please join Small Business Majority for an exclusive briefing with FTC Chair Lina Khan to discuss steps the FTC is taking to curb anti-competitive practices and to foster a level economic landscape where small businesses and entrepreneurs can flourish. During the briefing, small business owners will also hear about the FTC’s recently finalized rule to curb non-compete agreements and how small businesses can benefit.

Event type: Fair Competition Webinar
Location: National
Date:
Friday, May 17, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 4:00pm ET

Celebrate Mental Health Month with us at Pittsburgh Yards® by participating in an event tailored for entrepreneurs, impactful executives, influencers, creatives and community leaders. This event will provide you with a platform for self-reflection, sharing insights and exploring potential collaborations in business, community and wellness.

Participants can expect to gain invaluable wisdom from esteemed local leaders who will share their firsthand experiences and effective strategies for coping with burnout, as well as advocating for financial wellness and mental health resilience. We'll dive into the complex challenges of burnout within business and community settings, while also examining the essential aspects of financial wellness and mental health.

Whether you're a business professional, a community advocate or simply intrigued by these crucial subjects, this event assures a holistic viewpoint on tackling burnout and enriching overall well-being.

This event is hosted in partnership with the Truist Foundation Fellowship, Watson Institute, E Howard Co. Professional Innovations and The Smith Enterprise.

Event type: Access to Capital, Healthcare, General Small Business, Minority Entrepreneurship Conference
Location: Atlanta, GA
Date:
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Time:
02:00pm PT

Entrepreneurs bring immense value to our communities and it's essential to foster independence and financial security in order to form a more equitable economy. We also know entrepreneurs can fall victim to predatory lending without proper knowledge of financing and business credit options. Luckily, there are easy ways to find safe and affordable loans!

Join Small Business Majority for a free webinar where you'll learn how to help small businesses leverage resources like the The California Small Business Loan Match Portal to find affordable capital options to sustain and grow their business. The California Small Business Loan Match Portal safely connects small business owners with community development financial institutions that provide affordable capital options for small business owners throughout the state.

Topics of discussion include:

· Overview of alternative financing options for your small businesses

· How to use the California Small Business Loan Match Portal

· How to use Venturize.org to find technical assistance

A live Q&A session will follow the presentation.

Event type: General Small Business Workshop
Location: CA
Date:
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Time:
2:30pm ET

Since its inception more than 70 years ago, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has helped millions of small businesses across the country access the capital and resources needed to thrive and grow. With so much emerging technology, historic numbers of new business applications being filed, and rates of minority and women-owned businesses skyrocketing, it is critical that SBA continues to meet the ever-evolving needs of small businesses. During this briefing, please join Small Business Majority and the Deputy Administrator of the SBA, Dilawar Syed, for a discussion about how SBA continues to evolve and improve its lending, technical assistance and entrepreneurial development programs to meet the needs of today’s modern entrepreneurs. The conversation will be followed by an opportunity for small business owners to ask questions to the Deputy Administrator and engage in meaningful discussion on the impact of the SBA.  

Event type: Access to Capital, General Small Business, Business assistance Workshop
Location: National

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