New York Business Networking Event | New York City 2025

Small Business Expo NYC is New York’s Ultimate Trade Show & B2B Marketing Event

Join us in celebrating National Small Business Week at the New York Small Business Expo 2025. Small Business Expo NYC takes place on May 7, 2025, at the Javits Convention Center.

Our NYC Events are an essential gathering for entrepreneurs and small business owners. This prominent Event is a premier platform for professional networking, educational insights, and business development in New York City.

We hold this important event annually during Small Business Week. At our dynamic expo, attendees can engage with industry leaders, participate in workshops, and access resources. Every session and experience has been tailored for effective business growth.

The Expo features a series of interactive sessions, panels, and b2b marketing. Sessions addresses current market trends, innovative strategies, and practical solutions for overcoming business challenges.

In addition to the tremendous networking opportunities, the trade show will host diverse exhibitors. Our vendors showcase the latest products and services vital for building a growing small business.

This small business networking event in NYC is a crucial nexus for knowledge exchange, relationship building, and strategic partnerships. The expo caters to the dynamic needs of the modern business landscape in New York and beyond.

Join us at Small Business Expo NYC in 2025. Here, you’ll connect, learn, and drive your business forward in an evolving economic environment.

Register for Free! Exhibit at the Show

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What to Anticipate at our Trade Show & B2B Marketing NYC Events

The New York Small Business Expo 2025 places you at the heart of a dynamic community of entrepreneurs. Attendees are focused on driving their businesses forward. Our NYC Events offer a multitude of benefits to facilitate this objective:

Networking Opportunities & B2B Marketing:

Forge valuable connections with peers, industry experts, and potential clients. The Expo’s networking sessions are structured to foster meaningful interactions and collaborations.

Expert-Led Workshops:

Benefit from various workshops led by industry leaders and business experts. These sessions cover multiple topics, from marketing strategies to financial planning, providing practical insights and actionable advice.

Exhibitors that Support SMBs and Small Business Week:

Discover new products and services from a diverse section of exhibitors. Our hand-selected vendors genuinely care about supporting Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs. These companies present innovative solutions and tools essential for business growth and efficiency. Best of all, they understand what it takes to operate and support a small business.

Panel Discussions:

Engage in thought-provoking discussions addressing current business challenges and trends. Gain fresh perspectives and learn from the experiences of successful entrepreneurs and business leaders.

Resource Access:

Obtain a wealth of resources, including the latest industry research, business development tools, and funding opportunities.

Inspiring Keynotes:

Hear from inspiring keynote speakers who will share their success stories. Our vetted speakers offer guidance and motivate you to achieve new heights in your business journey.

The New York Small Business Expo 2025 is more than just an event; it catalyzes growth, innovation, and success in the business world. Join us to empower your business journey and unlock new opportunities for success.

Exhibit Your Brand at the New York Event

Exhibiting at our Event provides a prime opportunity to enhance visibility and engage with a targeted audience. Here’s how exhibiting at the Expo can benefit your brand:

Exhibit to Connect:

By exhibiting, you create a physical presence that allows direct interaction with potential clients and partners.

Exhibit for Visibility & Qualified Sales Leads:

The Expo’s platform is ideal for exhibiting your brand, offering exposure to a diverse and engaged audience. This visibility is crucial in standing out in a competitive market. This is a great opportunity to secure quality SMB business leads – you will meet the buyers.

Exhibit for Growth:

Exhibiting at the Expo is an investment in your brand’s growth. It’s an effective way to showcase products or services. You’ll demonstrate your brand’s value proposition to a relevant audience.

Exhibit to Impress:

Use this opportunity to exhibit your brand’s unique aspects. A booth or presentation at the Expo can leave a lasting impression on attendees, translating to potential business opportunities.

Exhibit for Results:

Ultimately, exhibiting at the Small Business Expo can increase brand awareness. It can generate more customers and potentially increase revenue for your Business.

Are you ready to showcase your Business? Exhibit at the Show.

Exhibiting at the New York Small Business Expo 2025 is more than just showing up. It’s about creating meaningful connections, increasing brand recognition, and opening doors to new business prospects. Take this chance to exhibit your brand and significantly impact the business community.

Register for Free! Exhibit at the Show

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We can’t wait to see you at our next Business Networking Event in New York, NY!

 
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Keynote Speakers

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Dave Charest Director of Small Business Success, Constant Contact

Dave Charest is Director of Small Business Success at Constant Contact, the online marketing leader trusted by millions of small businesses. In his role, Dave acts as an educator and an advocate for small business leaders, marketing professionals, and nonprofi...

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Precious Williams Shark Tank Success Story & CEO, The Perfect Pitch Group

Precious L. Williams, proud Founder and CEO of the Perfect Pitch Group, is a 13-time national elevator pitch champion, 5x #1 bestselling author, and international professional speaker. Besides training entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals, she...

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Kasturi Mudulodu President of Commerce, GoDaddy

Kasturi Mudulodu leads GoDaddy's commerce division, focusing on empowering entrepreneurs with robust ecommerce platforms and innovative point-of-sale systems. These solutions, coupled with competitive payment processing services, are designed to help businesse...

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Workshop Speakers

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Tamika Franklyn Precision Franchise

Tamika is a seasoned franchise consultant with over a decade of experience in sales, business development, and franchising. She specializes in guiding aspiring entrepreneurs through the complex world of franchising, helping them identify the right opportunitie...

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CJ Whisnant IV, Esq- is a California-barred attorney specializing in tax law, with extensive experience in business entity structuring, asset protection, and cryptocurrency-related legal matters. He advises clients on complex tax issues, ensuring compliance wi...

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Is a Tax and Legal practitioner, a member of the American Bar Association as a Paralegal with Certifications from the Department of Treasury to resolve complicated Tax problems and avoid future issues. He also has a background in Structured Finance and his spe...

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James W. Johnson Lifetime Navigators

James Johnson, CLTC, is the President and Owner of All Mark Insurance Services and has been a business owner, a mentor, and an entrepreneur for over 40 years. His core belief is only when we are learning, are we growing. As an ex-Marine and black belt in Judo,...

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Jeffrey Mohlman Lifetime Navigators

Jeffrey Mohlman is a Certified Tax Specialist and Certified Estate and Trust Specialist based in Bradenton, Florida. He graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with a B.S. in Agricultural Business in 1997.Jeffrey began his career at ...

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Laura Anaya OpenClassrooms

Laura Anaya is a Senior Account Executive focused on scaling apprenticeships in tech and marketing. She bridges employers, community partners, and stakeholders to drive workforce development. With expertise in operations, management, and workforce initiatives,...

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Mark L. Stone Sales Tax Defense

Mark L. Stone is the Managing Partner of Sales Tax Defense LLC since 2006. The firm specializes in Sales and Use Taxes. Mark's work as a New York State tax auditor as well as a Tax Manager/Principle at several prominent accounting firms over the past 30 years ...

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Lauren Kaplan Growth Ops Advisory

Lauren Kaplan is the founder of Growth Ops Advisory, a consultancy that helps $5M–$50M businesses fix the people and performance problems that stall growth. Drawing on her experience as a COO, business strategist, and leadership advisor, she partners with fo...

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Zoe Schlag Common Trust

Zoe is a seasoned investor, published author, and award-winning entrepreneur focused on succession solutions that preserve business legacies through employee ownership. With deep experience in investing and innovative ownership models, Zoe helps founders trans...

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Tatiana Williams Internal Revenue Service

Tatiana Williams works for the IRS in the Communications and Liaison Division as a Senior Stakeholder Liaison in New York, New York. As a Stakeholder Liaison, she collaborates, informs, and communicates priority outreach messages to all taxpayer communities, i...

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David Sachakov is the Founder and CEO of BH Cyber, a company focused on making cybersecurity secure, seamless, and simple for growing businesses. A serial entrepreneur with a passion for solving real-world problems, David has founded multiple companies and spe...

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Man-Li Lin U.S. Small Business Administration

Ms. Man-Li Lin is Economic Development Specialist at the U.S. Small Business Administration Metro New York District Office. She also serves in district roles as International Trade Officer. Prior to joining SBA, Manli served as Business Services Representat...

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Deidre Hudson YELL Payment

Deidre Hudson is a Fintech & Payments Growth Leader. She's an innovative fintech and payments marketing executive with 25+ years of experience driving customer acquisition, revenue growth, and market expansion across startups and established enterprises. F...

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Ted Kantor A Neumann & Associates

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Gary Herviou A Neumann & Associates

Gary Herviou brings more than 25 years of business and management experience from the Graphics and Marketing Industry. As creative leader of his own Corporate Communications company, Gary has successfully maintained a client roster of over 200 New Jersey busin...

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Achim Neumann A Neumann & Associates

Achim Neumann, President, formed the company in early 2003 with focus on the mid-sized business Mergers & Acquisitions market. As Founder of the firm, Achim Neumann brings more than 25 years of business and management experience from multiple industries. H...

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Yatheesh Raj is a Marketing Manager at Zoho Corporation with eight years of experience in B2B SaaS product marketing and customer experience. Currently, he heads the marketing initiatives for Bigin and specializes in go-to-market (GTM) strategies, scaling, and...

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Marc Lescarret Marc Alan Wealth Management

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Danny Williams is a co-founder and executive for Growegy, leading growth initiatives, marketing, and partnerships. The first half of his career was spent in marketing with medium and large fintech companies in Silicon Valley. Recently, he has focused on helpin...

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Carol Fraser C4 Talent

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Tushneem Dharmagadda is the CEO and Founder of HubEngage, the first fully-gamified employee engagement platform helping small businesses retain talent, boost productivity, and build stronger cultures using AI. A seasoned entrepreneur, Tushneem is focused on tr...

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Marie Incontrera Incontrera Consulting

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Jackson Elliott Duffy + Boyd

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Bhuva Shakti Bhuva's Impact Global

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New York City show agenda

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

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May 7, 202510AM-5:00PM EST

Javits Convention Center, Hall 1A

10:00AM
SMALL BUSINESS EXPO OPEN
10:40AM - 11:00AM EST

Industry Meet-Up Networking Session

11:00AM - 11:20AM EST
11:00AM - 11:45AM EST

Speed Networking

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

Speed Networking

1:00PM - 1:20PM EST
1:20PM - 1:40PM EST

Industry Meet-Up Networking Session

1:40PM- 2:00PM EST

Industry Meet-Up Networking Session

2:00PM - 2:45PM EST

Speed Networking

3:00PM- 3:20PM EST
3:00PM - 3:45PM EST

Speed Networking

3:20PM - 3:40PM EST
3:40PM- 4:00PM EST
4:00PM - 5:00PM EST

Gold, Platinum, and VIP Badges Only

5:00PM EST
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DISCOVER NEW VENDORS AND BUILD YOUR BUSINESS NETWORK

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

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Easily locate & connect with attendees in different industries using our special Color-Code System. A Get Dotted® badge will be provided when you check in.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The New York City Small Business Expo is a dynamic event that provides entrepreneurs and small business owners in the NYC region with networking and growth opportunities. Held in various cities across the nation, including New York, the Small Business Expo serves as a platform for showcasing products, accessing resources, and participating in interactive seminars, workshops, and speed networking sessions. Attendees have the chance to connect with potential clients, partners, and industry experts, gaining valuable insights into market trends and innovative solutions. The New York City Small Business Expo fosters a supportive environment, promoting collaboration and providing a valuable space for businesses to thrive and expand.

Joining the New York City Small Business Expo provides a gateway to expansive networking, tailor-made resources for your business needs, and participation in skill-building workshops and seminars guided by industry thought leaders. The Small Business Expo serves as a dynamic arena for collaboration, exposure, and advancement in NYC's bustling, fast-paced business environment.

Attendees span startups, local enterprises, and established companies! Industries include technology, finance, marketing, retail, healthcare, and beyond. You'll be certain to connect with professionals from sectors relevant to your business. Each vendor offers products and services designed to accommodate the diverse needs of SMBs.

Registration for the New York City Small Business Expo is open! Enter your full name and email on our event page and click “Register (or upgrade)” to sign up today. You can also use this form to upgrade your badge type at any time. Just use the email address associated with your registration.

The workshop sessions at the expo respond to a variety of business needs. These tailored sessions feature topics including, but not limited to:

  • Banking
  • eCommerce
  • AI and automation
  • Insurance
  • Social media
  • SEO
  • Accounting
  • Cybersecurity
  • And a lot more

This variety ensures attendees can choose workshops that align with their particular business requirements.

Attendees at the New York City Small Business Expo can personalize their event experience by choosing from a variety of workshops, seminars, and networking sessions adapted to their specific interests and business goals. With an abundant range of options, the Small Business Expo guarantees that attendees can customize their itinerary to align with their specific preferences and objectives, maximizing the value of their experience.

The New York City Small Business Expo features specialized networking events and sessions. Opportunities are thoughtfully designed to unite businesses within comparable industries.

Attendees can take advantage of Get Dotted®, our color-coded industry-identification system. It helps attendees instantly recognize and network with professionals from a host of different industry backgrounds.

Recognizing shifting workforce dynamics as a crucial area of interest for business owners, the Small Business Expo facilitates connections between businesses and solution vendors specializing in remote work technologies, gig economy support, and many other topics related to the evolving labor landscape. Exhibitors often showcase innovative tools and services designed to address the unique challenges faced by businesses in these emerging work models.

If you’re located outside of NYC, then you won’t want to miss the New York City Small Business Expo. It’s a must-attend trade show for all small to medium-sized business owners in the tri-state area. It’s especially valuable for those in Jersey, Connecticut, or Long Island.

Visit the Exhibitor Information page to learn more. Register today to feature your business at the New York City Small Business Expo.