Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, employing nearly half of all workers, supporting job creation, and building vibrant communities across the nation. Organizations like yours play a vital role in supporting their success. Join us for an important conversation that will uplift data, allow participants to share experiences, and highlight opportunities to support this crucial sector. Leave with fresh strategies, deeper insights, and new connections that will strengthen your work.
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.
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.