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: Capital access for rural small businesses
Date:
martes, abril 23, 2024
Time:
10:00am MT

Searching for capital to finance a small business can be overwhelming, especially for the millions of rural small business owners working to boost their community’s economy. Join this webinar to learn tips for navigating the rural small business financing landscape, including what to look for and avoid in your search for funds.

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, Rural Entrepreneurship Webinar
Location: CO;MT;ND;SD;UT;WY
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Get in the Know: Resources for your small businesses
Date:
miércoles, abril 24, 2024
Time:
10:00am CT

Learn about business resources that are available to start or grow your business in the City of Chicago. Topics will include obtaining a business license, connecting with a neighborhood business development center and utilizing business education programs.

Presented by Lotika Pai, Managing Deputy Commissioner and Chief Small Business Officer, Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP).

Event type: Access to Capital, Retirement, Women's entrepreneurship, General Small Business, Minority Entrepreneurship, Business assistance Workshop
Location: IL
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IP Fundamentals: How the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office can help protect your innovations
Date:
jueves, abril 25, 2024
Time:
3:00pm ET

Entrepreneurs and small business owners drive economic innovation through the invention of new products, technologies and ideas, which are all commonly referred to as intellectual property (IP). However, many entrepreneurs may not recognize the value of protecting their unique IP. Neglecting to protect IP through acquisition of patents, trademarks or copyright protections can lead to disparities in opportunities to innovate, especially for small businesses. In honor of World IP Day (April 26, 2024), please join Small Business Majority and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a briefing to learn more about the fundamentals of IP and how the USPTO can help you and your business get started with critical IP protections. This briefing will be followed by an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and connect with USPTO representatives to discuss ways to protect your innovations. 

Speakers: 

  • Alexis D'Amato, Government Affairs Director, Small Business Majority 
  • Jeanette Parker, Assistant Outreach Coordinator for Eastern Region/Primary Examiner, USPTO  
Event type: Business assistance, Fair Competition Workshop
Location: National
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Grow with Google: Digital skills for everyday tasks
Date:
viernes, abril 26, 2024
Time:
2:00pm PT

Discover the secrets to mastering your work-life balance with Small Business Majority and Grow with Google in this exciting webinar! Dive into the world of Google tools and unlock the potential to streamline your tasks, from budgeting to meeting agendas and priority organization. Here's what you can expect:

Key topics:

  • Learn how to build and manage budgets effectively using Google tools
  • Discover the best practices for creating efficient meeting agendas that keep everyone on track
  • Explore strategies for organizing your priorities and maximizing productivity in both work and personal life
Event type: General Small Business, Business assistance Webinar
Location: CA
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Financing options for Minnesota small businesses
Date:
martes, abril 30, 2024
Time:
1:00pm ET

Looking for capital for your small business but not sure where to start? The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) may have what you're looking for! DEED offers capital, including grants and loans as well as other wrap-around services to support your small business at every stage. Join DEED and Small Business Majority for a free informational webinar about all the services and resources they have to offer.  

Event type: Access to Capital, Business assistance Webinar
Location: MN
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On-Demand Webinars

Black Business Matters: A fireside chat with the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.
Date recorded: martes, febrero 27, 2024 | View recording »
How to find responsible small business financing
Date recorded: miércoles, enero 17, 2024 | View recording »
Supporting a Technology-Savvy Modern Small Business Economy
Date recorded: lunes, diciembre 4, 2023 | View recording »
Grant opportunity and more with Verizon Small Business Digital Ready interactive
Date recorded: martes, noviembre 28, 2023 | View recording »
Celebrating Hispanic Excellence during National Hispanic Heritage Month
Date recorded: viernes, septiembre 22, 2023 | View recording »
Be small business ready with the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience
Date recorded: martes, septiembre 19, 2023 | View recording »
The Bottom Line: Strategically Leveraging Debt to Build Your Small Business
Date recorded: jueves, agosto 10, 2023 | View recording »
The Bottom Line: What You Need to Know About Accessing Capital
Date recorded: jueves, junio 15, 2023 | View recording »
Boost your business growth through brand building
Date recorded: jueves, junio 8, 2023 | View recording »
The Bottom Line: Celebrating community heroes: The need for quality childcare and how providers are doing it
Date recorded: jueves, mayo 11, 2023 | View recording »