Five Must-Attend Conferences for Small-Business Owners

Must-Attend Conferences for Small-Business Owners

• America's Small Business Summit
• Small Business Expo
• National Veterans Small Business Conference
• Pubcon Summit
• New York Business Expo and Conference

As a small business owner, attending a conference is a terrific way to learn about new technologies, network with other small business owners and learn from those who have expertise in your industry. It's great for business owners who want to establish their brand too.

America's Small Business Summit

Each year, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosts a conference where small business owners, entrepreneurs, influencers and government leaders are invited to discuss the current environment surrounding small business. One of the biggest parts of the event is a session that will match small businesses to the procurement officers of government agencies, so that they may learn what's involved in garnering a government contract. There are workshops and events as well as lectures. The conference is held each year in Washington, D.C. In 2017, it'll be held in September.

Small Business Expo

This expo was named number 1 by Intuit as a must-attend conference. It's one of the biggest events of the entire year, and it's free. It offers business owners with over twenty-five workshops and presentations. Along with seminars, it'll allow business owners to do speed-networking. It's the chance to meet as many people as possible in a short amount of time, which is much like speed dating. The expos happens at 18 locations throughout the year. You'll need to pick one that works for your location and schedule.

National Veterans Small Business Conference

This conference is in its 7th year helping veteran-owned businesses network with federal agencies and government procurement decision makers. This is the perfect place for veteran business owners to network with others in their area as well as making connections in government positions. There are learning sessions and keynote speakers at the conference. At the 2016 conference, there were directors and specialists from the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of Energy and Health and Human Services. Homeland Security also had representatives at the conference. It's a vital conference for any veteran-owned small business hoping to land government contracts.

Pubcon Summit

Small business owners might be surprised at what they can learn to benefit their business at a marketing summit. Each year, the summit is held in a wonderful location. Pubcon SFIMA Summit 2017 will be held in South Florida. If you've ever wanted to listen to speakers from powerhouses like Google, Disney or Microsoft, you can spend two days soaking up the knowledge of these big names. If they all have one thing in common, it's their marketing brilliance. It's a fantastic place to network with other business owners as well as marketing professionals to learn how to advance your business to the next level.

New York Business Expo and Conference

This annual business trade show and conference introduces opportunities for business owners and entrepreneurs to network with others that might benefit their business. The NY Expo is a one-day event held each year at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. It brings businesses information and the opportunity to purchase discounted products or test products they might be considering. Small business owners will be able to connect with peers in business like entrepreneurs and executives from all kinds of industries. There are education hubs, keynote speakers, a show floor and a social media lab at the expo.

Networking is an essential part of bringing your business to the next level. Along with networking, conferences allow you to see all the changes coming in your industry as well as gain knowledge from more experienced executives.

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