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Boston MA – August 25, 2015 – SMALL BUSINESS EXPO®, the nation’s largest small business networking and learning event, and an Inc. 5000 company, is coming to the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, October 8, 2015, for the BOSTON SMALL BUSINESS EXPO. For more information, and free registration, visit the Boston Event page.

The day-long conference and trade show, which travels through the country’s top cities for small business, brings together industry thought leaders and experts in a hands-on environment that features more than 20+ free workshops and programs along with 75+ interactive booths, demos and brand exhibits.  Headlining the event is Bill Walsh, Founder and CEO of Powerteam International with a main stage presentation on The 5 Keys to Build a Million Dollar Business.

Start-ups and business owners can take advantage of free admission and educational workshops covering online/ social media marketing,  employee benefit plans, credit and financing, strategies for increasing revenue and team productivity, mentoring, cloud technologies, retirement plans, and many more.

A panel discussion at noon entitled Idea to Execution: Make or Break Your Business will address questions about starting and executing a successful business. Speed networking sessions, a business card showcase, industry-centered meet-ups and a networking after-party are included in the event activities.

The Small Business Expo expects to have more than 3,000+ registered Greater Boston area attendees at the show shopping for business resources, developing business leads and new customers, gaining new insights and networking with peers.

“Small businesses in Boston had a good 2014, and optimism remains high through 2015”, says event founder Zachary Lezberg.  According to an article in the Boston Globe earlier this year, the Associated Industries of Massachusetts business confidence index hit a 10-year high. “Boston attracts top talent and the Small Business Expo brings a multitude of resources to small business owners to help them tap into this talent pool, financial resources and more,” adds Lezberg.

This year’s Presenting Sponsor Act! and Platinum Presenting Sponsor Powerteam International will be joined by Platinum SponsorsEmerge212 Office Space and Yahoo!. Gold Sponsors include GoDaddy ,InfoFree, Marketecture, and Vistaprint. Silver Sponsors includeBank of America, Benchmark Email, Berkman Financial, BIZ TV/Talk Radio, Business Circle, Elo Touch Solutions, ReachLocal, and ZipLocal.

BOSTON SMALL BUSINESS EXPO takes place at the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, Halls A & B, from 9:30 am until 4:00 pm. The Hynes Center is at 900 Boylston Street, Boston MA 02115.

For media inquiries, or complimentary press passes please contact:  Heather Hawes, 630-868-5063, [email protected].