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.

The EDGE: Small business resources to tackle childcare
Date:
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Time:
5:30pm MT

Business owners are reliant on a robust childcare infrastructure to support their workforce. However, there are currently not enough childcare investments that supplement the needs of small business owners and their employees. Join us as we explore different avenues to support your small business employees through childcare resources to meet your community's and your business's needs. 

This webinar is part of the “EDGE” series hosted by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Small Business Majority.

Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact: Lindsey Vigoda, [email protected]

Event type: Access to Capital, Women's entrepreneurship, Workforce Issues, General Small Business, Rural Entrepreneurship, Minority Entrepreneurship, Business assistance, Childcare, Fair Competition Webinar
Location: CO;MT;ND;SD;UT;WY
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Indie Retail Fest: Retailer Summit
Date:
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Time:
9:00am MT

Join Small Business Majority as we speak on a panel at the Indie Retail Fest: Retailer Summit, a morning focused on insight, education and networking designed specifically for Denver's small business community. As Small Business Month comes to a close, join us to connect, learn and celebrate with fellow retailers to kick off Indie Retail Fest.

Event type: Access to Capital, Women's entrepreneurship, Workforce Issues, General Small Business, Minority Entrepreneurship, COVID-19, Business assistance, Fair Competition Workshop
Location: Denver, CO
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Accessing capital markets through the SEC's Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation
Date:
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Time:
3:00pm ET

Access to capital remains a substantial barrier to achieving sustainable growth and innovation for small businesses nationwide. To bridge this capital gap, the federal government offers a suite of resources and programs to help entrepreneurs access funding streams to help start and grow their businesses. Please join Small Business Majority and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation for an informative webinar that will discuss how the SEC is addressing capital formation needs and advancing small business interests. The SEC’s Small Business Advocacy team will provide a walk-through of their Capital Raising Hub and Interactive Navigator Tool designed to help small business owners and their investors break into new capital markets. This briefing will be followed by an opportunity for attendees to engage the SEC team directly through a Q&A. Attendees will also have the opportunity to schedule follow-up meetings with the SEC team to learn more about how the SEC can help their business’ unique needs. 

Speakers: 

  • Alexis D'Amato, Government Affairs Director, Small Business Majority 
  • Jenny Riegel, Deputy Director of Policy, Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 
  • T.J. Collins, Attorney Detailee, Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission  
Event type: Access to Capital Workshop
Location: National
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The EDGE: Federal opportunities to grow your workforce
Date:
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Time:
10:00am MT

Recruiting and retaining a strong workforce is one of the top issues facing small business owners today. Federal investments in workforce development have the potential to create a skilled workforce to grow your business! Join this webinar to learn tips for navigating these opportunities that will help you find the right employees for you and your business.

This webinar is part of the “EDGE” series hosted by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Small Business Majority.

Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact: Lindsey Vigoda, [email protected]

Event type: Access to Capital, Women's entrepreneurship, Workforce Issues, General Small Business, Rural Entrepreneurship, Minority Entrepreneurship, Business assistance, Childcare, Fair Competition Webinar
Location: CO;MT;ND;SD;UT;WY
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The intersection of criminal justice reform and a healthy small business ecosystem
Date:
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Time:
3:00pm ET

Criminal justice reform positively impacts entrepreneurs more than you might think. Addressing barriers in accessing capital and licensing alone supports greater entrepreneurship, cuts unnecessary red-tape and addresses workforce shortages. So how do you, as a small business owner, specifically benefit? Join Small Business Majority, the U.S. Small Business Administration, Institute for Justice and the Responsible Business Initiative for Justice for this free virtual event to learn more! During this event, we will also touch on updates to federal lending programs for justice-impacted entrepreneurs and efforts to address occupational licensing and drivers license suspension reform across the country.

Event type: Access to Capital, Second chance Webinar
Location: National
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On-Demand Webinars

Fostering quality jobs through access to affordable healthcare and childcare: A conversation with White House Chair of the Domestic Policy Council and Domestic Policy Advisor to the President, Neera Tanden
Date recorded: Monday, May 20, 2024 | View recording »
How the FTC is working to level the playing field for small businesses: A fireside chat with FTC Chair Lina Khan
Date recorded: Friday, May 10, 2024 | View recording »
Grant opportunity and more with Verizon Small Business Digital Ready
Date recorded: Friday, May 3, 2024 | View recording »
Navigating the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirement with FinCEN
Date recorded: Thursday, May 2, 2024 | View recording »
Breaking Free: A guide to recovering from predatory loans
Date recorded: Thursday, May 2, 2024 | View recording »
How to use California Small Business Loan Match to access affordable
Date recorded: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 | View recording »
The EDGE: Capital access for rural small businesses
Date recorded: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | View recording »
Workforce & Justice Alliance Webinar: Second chance hiring for small businesses
Date recorded: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 | View recording »
Let's Talk Taxes: Women uplifting women small business roundtable
Date recorded: Thursday, April 4, 2024 | View recording »
Black Business Matters: A fireside chat with the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.
Date recorded: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 | View recording »