Join us at Good Business Colorado's 2025 Level Up Academy! Colorado Director Hunter Nelson will be presenting a virtual session, "Small Business Advocacy 101," focused on equipping small business owners with the tools they need to advocate for themselves and their business in a changing political landscape. With Colorado's legislative session starting, come learn how small business owners can make their voices heard on issues impacting them and their business!
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, January 17, 2025
Time:
10:00am MT
Event type: Women's entrepreneurship, General Small Business, Minority Entrepreneurship Presentation
Location: CO
Date:
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Time:
12:00pm PT
Join Small Business Majority, Legal Aid at Work, and the CA Work & Family Coalition for an informative webinar to learn about recent changes to paid family leave and other leave policies in California. Paid leave is a critical resource for employees and a key tool for small business owners to support workforce well-being and retention. This session will provide actionable insights into the new policies and resources available to help you navigate these changes and comply with state requirements.
Topics of discussion include:
- Updates to California's Paid Sick and Safe Days, including AB 2499
- Changes to Paid Family Leave, including wage replacement rates and vacation requirements
- Job protection laws, including the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL)
- Overview of the Paid Family Leave Small Business Grant
Event type: Paid Family & Medical Leave, General Small Business, Business assistance Webinar
Location: CA
Date:
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Time:
12:00pm ET
It's a new year and a new opportunity to take advantage of products and policies that might benefit your Pennsylvania-based small business. Looking to understand what capital products and technical assistance are offered in-state that might support the renovation of your brick and mortar? Considering a loan you need, but you aren't sure which products are safe? Or, maybe you’re an aspiring entrepreneur seeking start-up/expansion capital and/or professional advisory services. If these sound relevant to you, join us for this free webinar where we'll be joined by Children First PA & the Pennsylvania CDFI Network to discuss important resources available to you in 2025.
Event type: Access to Capital, Paid Family & Medical Leave, Business assistance Webinar
Location: PA
Date:
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Time:
11:00am MT
Rural small businesses face unique barriers in their efforts to start and grow - from a lack of access and awareness to capital and resources to struggles maintaining a qualified workforce. Join Small Business Majority and B:Side Fund to learn about the resources available to rural businesses, everything from financing, counseling, and other opportunities to help rural businesses grow and thrive.
Event type: Access to Capital, Rural Entrepreneurship, Business assistance Presentation
Location: CO