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.

Funding your vision: A small business guide to grants
Date:
miércoles, mayo 21, 2025
Time:
2:00pm ET

Have you ever wanted to apply for a grant opportunity, but didn't know where to start? Join Small Business Majority, in partnership with Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, to learn how to identify and apply for grants that could help you start or grow your small business. During this webinar, we'll also provide valuable insights into Verizon's grant program and highlight other capital resources available to entrepreneurs.

Topics of discussion will include:

  • Overview of grant criteria to consider and tools to help you prepare
  • Overview of the Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready Grant and its eligibility requirements
  • A step-by-step guide to the application process and required documents
  • An interactive Q&A session

Event type: Access to Capital, General Small Business Workshop
Location: National
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Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Access to capital resources for AAPI small business owners
Date:
jueves, mayo 22, 2025
Time:
5:00pm PT

Join Small Business Majority and the Coalition of Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce (COFACC) for a webinar aimed at celebrating and supporting the AAPI community. During this event, we will have an engaging webinar designed to help small business owners navigate the world of responsible financing. Discover how leveraging capital can fuel business growth and sustainability while avoiding the risks of predatory lending and learn about lending statistics and trusted sources of funding, including community development financial institutions (CDFIs) and how they provide tailored financial solutions for entrepreneurs. Additionally, we'll cover how new and impending tariffs could impact your business.

Event type: Access to Capital, Minority Entrepreneurship Webinar
Location: National
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Capital products & resources for Southwestern small businesses
Date:
jueves, mayo 29, 2025
Time:
3:00pm MT

Just like our region's unpredictable weather patterns, the capital landscape is ever changing. But, if you're looking to start or grow your small business in the Southwest and you don't know where to start, join Small Business Majority, First Southwest Bank, B:Side, and Growth Partners Arizona for this free webinar. Speakers will share the different loan products and resources they offer that cater specifically to businesses in our region.

Event type: Access to Capital, General Small Business, Business assistance Workshop
Location: AZ;CO;NM;TX;VA
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New 2025 laws for Colorado small business owners/Nuevas leyes de 2025 para los propietarios de pequeñas empresas de Colorado
Date:
jueves, mayo 29, 2025
Time:
10:00am MT

Join Small Business Majority and other Colorado business organizations as we provide an overview of new laws in 2025 that affect our small business community. In addition to these new Colorado laws, learn more about how to get your voice heard and how to help shape policies with your business in mind. 

This presentation will be in both English and Spanish, and is brought to you in partnership with the Alamosa County Chamber of Commerce, Basalt Chamber of Commerce, CEDS Finance, Colorado Association of Family Child Care (CAFCC), Economic Development Association (EDA) for Black Communities, Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association, Good Business Colorado, Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce, Gunnison Country Chamber of Commerce, Latino Chamber of Commerce of Boulder County, Latino Chamber of Commerce of Pueblo, Local First, Monarca Group, Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute (RMMFI), Startup Colorado and Southwest Colorado Accelerator Program for Entrepreneurs (SCAPE).

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Únase a Small Business Majority y otras organizaciones comerciales de Colorado para recibir una descripción general acerca de las nuevas leyes en 2025 que impactan nuestra comunidad de pequeñas empresas. Además de conocer sobre estas nuevas leyes, aprenda sobre cómo puede dar sus opiniones y ayudar a cambiar las políticas del estado con su empresa en mente.

Esta presentación estará disponible en Inglés y Español.

Event type: Access to Capital, Paid Family & Medical Leave, Healthcare, Taxes, Women's entrepreneurship, Workforce Issues, General Small Business, Rural Entrepreneurship, Minority Entrepreneurship, Childcare, Fair Competition Webinar
Location: CO
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Georgia Small Business Capital Readiness Series: Leveraging government and community programs for Georgia small businesses
Date:
miércoles, junio 4, 2025
Time:
11:00am ET

Are you a small business owner or aspiring entrepreneur searching for funding opportunities to grow and scale your business? Join Small Business Majority and the U.S. Small Business Administration, Georgia District Office as we help you navigate the wide array of federal, state, and local government funding programs available to support your entrepreneurial journey.

What You'll Learn:

  • Overview of funding programs: Learn about SBA loans, grants, and other government-backed funding opportunities.
  • Deep dive into SBA loan programs: Get the details you need to make informed decisions.
  • Exploring Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs): Discover how CDFIs and other local resources can help you access capital.
  • Grant and loan applications: Gain step-by-step insights into applying for grants and government-backed loans.
  • Q&A Session: Bring your questions and get answers from our expert speakers during a live Q&A session.

Why Attend?

This webinar provides actionable guidance to help you secure funding and connect with the right resources to propel your business forward.

Who Should Attend?

Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in learning about funding options and resources to grow their businesses.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experts and connect with valuable resources. Register today to start leveraging government and community programs for your small business success!

Event type: General Small Business, Minority Entrepreneurship, Business assistance Workshop
Location: GA
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On-Demand Webinars

Grant opportunity and more with Verizon Small Business Digital Ready interactive
Date recorded: jueves, mayo 8, 2025 | View recording »
Empowering Rural America: SBA resources for your rural small business
Date recorded: martes, mayo 6, 2025 | View recording »
Pennsylvania's 2025 Capital & Legislative Outlook
Date recorded: jueves, enero 23, 2025 | View recording »
Grant opportunity and more with Verizon Small Business Digital Ready interactive
Date recorded: viernes, noviembre 15, 2024 | View recording »
The EDGE: Cybersecurity: Requirements for government contracting
Date recorded: martes, octubre 15, 2024 | View recording »
Succession Planning and Employee Ownership: What is it and why can it be transformative for your business?
Date recorded: martes, septiembre 24, 2024 | View recording »
Small Business, Big Impact - The second anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act – Clean energy and energy efficiency incentives for small business
Date recorded: miércoles, septiembre 11, 2024 | View recording »
Retirement 101: Understanding the basics of retirement plans and programs for small employers
Date recorded: martes, septiembre 10, 2024 | View recording »
Empowering Black-Owned Small Businesses: Accessing capital & financial growth
Date recorded: miércoles, agosto 28, 2024 | View recording »
Small Business, Big Impact – An overview of SBA’s new Investing in America Small Business Hub and how you can benefit
Date recorded: miércoles, julio 17, 2024 | View recording »