State of Small Business Symposium

Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, employing nearly half of all workers, supporting job creation, and building vibrant communities across the nation. Organizations like yours play a vital role in supporting their success. Join us for an important conversation that will uplift data, allow participants to share experiences, and highlight opportunities to support this crucial sector. Leave with fresh strategies, deeper insights, and new connections that will strengthen your work.

Why attend

• Hear up-to-date information about current trends impacting small businesses. Topics may include access to credit, AI impacts, rural communities’ needs, navigating the costs of goods and services, and evolving consumer choices.
• Gain insight into local challenges and opportunities for small businesses and small business intermediaries across the United States.
• Learn more about innovative strategies and solutions that are supporting small businesses nationwide.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across geographies.

Agenda

Wednesday, June 24

• 1:00 pm–2:00 pm — Check In | Registration
• 2:00 pm–5:15 pm — Conference
• 5:15 pm–6:45 pm — Networking Reception

Thursday, June 25

• 8:00 am–9:00 am — Check In | Continental Breakfast 
• 9:00 am–12:10 pm — Conference
• 12:10 pm–1:15 pm — Lunch | Participant Reflections

Who should attend

The symposium will feature key discussions on regional and national topics relevant to small businesses. It’s the right place to be for

• small business support organizations
• lenders
• administrators of small business programs
• local government staffers

Seats are limited. Register today at no cost to secure your place.

This event is brought to you by the Federal Reserve Banks of Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Kansas City, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Richmond, and San Francisco and the Board of Governors.