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:
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Time:
12:00pm ET

Navigating taxes as a self-employed entrepreneur can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone!

Join Small Business Majority and TMB Tax & Financial Services for a free webinar, where we’ll break down essential tax tips, deductions, and best practices to help you file your business taxes with confidence. Whether you're a freelancer, gig worker, or small business owner, this session will provide the knowledge and resources you need to stay compliant and maximize your tax savings.

Event type: Taxes, General Small Business, Business assistance Webinar
Location: National
Date:
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Time:
11:00am PT

As a small business owner, you have rights you should be aware of if federal immigration enforcement officials appear at your small business. Please join Small Business Majority, CAMEO Network, and Public Counsel for an interactive webinar of what you need to be aware of when interacting with federal enforcement officials and when leasing commercial space for your organization. We will also provide an overview of Senate Bill 1103 (SB 1103), the first-in-the-nation framework for transparency and protections for very small commercial tenants.

This webinar will help you understand:

  • Key commercial leasing terms in California
  • How to manage a termination of a lease and eviction
  • Key protections from SB 1103 that went in effect as of January 1, 2025

¿Sabía que los pequeños empresarios de California emplean aproximadamente la mitad de la fuerza laboral del sector privado de California? Como propietario de una pequeña empresa y pilar de su comunidad, es fundamental que usted conozca sus derechos y responsabilidades si los funcionarios encargados de hacer cumplir las leyes de inmigración se presentan en sus instalaciones, oficina o lugar de trabajo.Este seminario web, presentado por Small Business Majority y Public Counsel, se centrará en cuestiones que debe tener en cuenta al alquilar un espacio comercial para su organizacion y brindará información sobre el Proyecto de Ley Senatorial 1103 (SB 1103), una nueva ley que brinda protección a los inquilinos para pequeñas empresas y pequeñas organizaciones sin fines de lucro.

Este seminario web le ayudará a comprender:

  • Términos clave de arrendamiento comercial
  • Terminación de arrendamientos y desalojo
  • Las protecciones proporcionadas por la SB 1103
Event type: General Small Business, Business assistance, Fair Competition Workshop
Location: CA
Date:
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Time:
5:00pm ET

March is National Women’s History Month and we’re celebrating by bringing you an event that focuses on women entrepreneurs and business owners who are committed to advancing justice. Join the Responsible Business Initiative for Justice and Small Business Majority for this free event to learn how our communities are committed to justice reform through policies, hiring practices, and narrative change and how you can make an impact in your own community.

Event type: Women's entrepreneurship, Second chance Webinar
Location: National
Date:
Monday, March 24, 2025
Time:
10:00am ET

Join Small Business Majority and community development leaders from across New York State to gather in Albany for our annual statewide conference titled NYS CDFIs: Developing Resilience.

Resilience means different things to different people, including:

  • The capacity to withstand or recover quickly from stress;
  • The process of adapting to challenging life experiences; and
  • The ability of people and communities to prepare for and respond to climate change.

This year, conference panels and workshops will explore how CDFIs are uniquely positioned to support efforts to develop and sustain resilience in the communities they serve, as well as examine strategies that can strengthen our institutions. New York Director, Lindsey Vigoda, will be speaking at a small business roundtable.

Event type: Access to Capital, Women's entrepreneurship, General Small Business, Minority Entrepreneurship, Business assistance, Fair Competition Conference
Location: Albany, NY
Date:
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Time:
12:00pm PT

Join Small Business Majority and WorkLife Law for a practical webinar on how small business owners can navigate employee leave and workplace accommodations while staying compliant with evolving laws such as the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant and postpartum workers. Learn how to balance state and federal requirements, handle employee requests and protect your business from legal risks—all while supporting a productive workforce.

We will also walk participants through the Paid Family Leave Small Business Grant application, which provides employers up to $2,000 per eligible employee on leave. 

Key Takeaways:

  • How to handle employee leave and accommodation requests.
  • Balancing state and federal workplace laws.
  • Free tools and forms to help with compliance.
  • Insights on grants and resources for small business
Event type: Paid Family & Medical Leave, Women's entrepreneurship, Workforce Issues, General Small Business, Business assistance Webinar
Location: CA

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