Venue Parking available for $10. Limited Venue Parking Available.
Registration & Check-In opens at 9:30AM

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Small Business Expo is Chicago's BIGGEST business networking & educational event for Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs. Come join other passionate Chicago Business Owners and learn how to increase revenue & grow your business.

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Attend Workshops Led by Industry Experts
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Expand Your Network
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Learn from Amazing Keynote Speakers
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Market Your Business
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Meet Vendors to Help Grow Your Business

EDUCATION

Industry Expert Speakers

Dr. Christine Izuakor

Founder & CEO, Cyber Pop-up

Vibha Chawla

Business and Executive Coach, FocalPoint

Lisa Brock

HR Business Partner, HR Client Services, Tandem HR

Lauren Doorlag

Director, HR Client Relations, Tandem HR

Shymane Robinson

Attorney & Founder, True Lawyer LLC

Haziq Ali

Chief Marketing Officer, Novae

Jason William Johnson

Instructor, Verizon Small Business Digital Ready

Kiley Peters

Founder, RAYNE IX

Ramzi Sarkis

Chief Revenue Officer, J. Galt

John DeJulio

CEO of John DeJulio Companies, Ltd.

Dina Buchanan

Motivational Speaker, Business Coach & Director of Business Strategy, Client.com

Jeff Crowley

Vice President, JobFormance

Shasta Daisy McCarty

Brand Strategist & Fractional CMO, The Marketing Blender

Christine Footit

Branch Chief of Tax Outreach, Partnership and Education, IRS

Chicago show agenda

Plan your day & Attend Business-Building Workshops, Speed Networking Sessions & Industry Expert Keynote Presentations.

small business expo - Chicago

April 26, 202310AM-5:00PM CST

Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum (UIC Forum)

10:00AM
SMALL BUSINESS EXPO OPEN
9:00AM - 10:00AM CST
10:40AM - 11:00AM CST

Industry Meet-Up Networking Session

11:00AM - 11:45AM CST
11:00AM - 11:20AM CST
11:20AM - 11:40AM CST
11:40AM - 12:00PM CST
1:00PM - 1:45PM CST
1:00PM - 1:20PM CST
1:20PM - 1:40PM CST

Industry Meet-Up Networking Session

1:40PM - 2:00PM CST

Industry Meet-Up Networking Session

2:00PM - 2:45PM CST
3:00PM - 3:20PM CST
3:00PM - 3:45PM CST
3:20PM - 3:40PM CST
3:40PM - 4:00PM CST
4:00PM - 5:00PM CST

Networking Happy Hour

5:00PM CST
SMALL BUSINESS EXPO CLOSES

discover new vendors

Meet with Exhibitors that provide Innovative Products & Services to Help Build Your Business.

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SHOP NEW PRODUCTS TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS
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GET INSPIRED
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FIND NEW VENDORS
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BUILD NEW RELATIONSHIPS
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LEARN FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS

build your business network

Meet with other successful business owners and get inspired.

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MEET WITH LIKE-MINDED ENTREPRENEURS
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MARKET YOUR BUSINESS

GET DOTTEDR

Easily locate & connect with attendees in different industries using our special Color-Code System provided when you check-in.

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Choose Your Industry

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What Our Attendees Have To Say

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Learned a Lot Today
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INSIGHTFUL SEMINARS
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IMPACTFUL NETWORKING
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Made Great Connections
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Excited to Grow My Business
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EXCITED TO BE HERE
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BADGE REGISTRATION OPTIONS

Our Sponsors

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESS!

NATIONAL PRESENTING

PLATINUM

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  • Exhibitor Verizon

MEDIA PARTNERS

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UPDATES & INSPIRATION