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. 

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.

Wednesday, June 24

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

Thursday, June 25

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

This convening 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. As part of our mission to promote a healthy economy, we research small business trends, convene industry leaders, and provide insights to support the entrepreneurs and businesses that strengthen local communities.