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New York NY – September 14, 2015 – SMALL BUSINESS EXPO®, the nation’s largest small business networking and learning event, and an Inc. 5000 company, announces it is expanding its presence in 2016 – adding Houston, Minneapolis, San Diego and Phoenix to its current 10-city program.

The day-long conference and tradeshow, 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 100+ interactive booths, demos and brand exhibits.

Start-ups and business owners can take advantage of free admission and a wide-range of educational workshops vital to small business success. 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® wraps-up the 2015 expo schedule in San Francisco (9/17), Boston (10/8), Los Angeles (11/5), and Atlanta (12/10). Cities and dates just announced for the 2016 schedule include:

New!      Houston – February 4

Miami – March 3

Philadelphia – March 24

Boston – April 7

Chicago – April 21

Dallas – May 19

New York – June 9

New!         Minneapolis – June 23

Seattle – August 11

New!         San Diego – August 25

San Francisco – September 15

New!      Phoenix – October 20

Los Angeles – November 10

Atlanta – December 8

Exhibitors and sponsors can reach thousands of small business owners and prospects face-to-face at the largest and most anticipated business to business event of the year. Local vendors as well as national brands such as Go Daddy, Visa, Yahoo, and Bank of America all recognize this unique opportunity to reach a highly-specialized audience. Speakers and workshop presenters can submit applications for the 2016 roster by completing a form on the tradeshow website.

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