Join us for the inaugural Small Business Summit and Expo!
Registration is now closed. If you would like to inquire about available tickets, please email events@stpaulchamber.com.
This event, hosted by the St. Paul Area Chamber, the Minnesota Black Chamber, and the Minnesota Hmong Chamber, aims to celebrate, educate, connect and showcase small businesses in our region. Join nearly 300 fellow entrepreneurs, small business owners and those that serve them, to build out your own network and opportunities!
Our Program: The morning will begin with two workshop sessions with several important and relevant options to choose from, and will include breaks to explore the expo tables and connect with small businesses and resources. Our lunch program will feature inspiring speakers and will be another great way to connect with others. The expo will continue into early afternoon for plenty of time to network.
By bringing together the members of several chambers in the East Metro and beyond, we hope to offer a wide array of connections and support to our vibrant small business community.
Attend: Register below to attend the event, and share with your network! Registration is open to all.
Expo: Expo tables are available to organizations that are members of either the St. Paul Area Chamber, the Minnesota Black Chamber or the Minnesota Hmong Chamber. Register below to attend and/or host an exhibit table, which are 6-foot rectangular tables with two chairs each. Each expo table registration includes two tickets. Please note: We have sold out of large-business tables and have a limited number of small-business tables available. If you would like to be on a wait list, please email events@stpaulchamber.com.
Sponsor: If you are interested in being a sponsor of this event, please contact Tong Thao.
Program: 7:30-8:30 am - Exhibitor setup (Expo open all day) 8:30-9 am - Registration, coffee and time to visit expo 9-10 am - Workshop Session 1 10-10:30 am - Break to visit expo 10:30-11:30 am - Workshop Session 2 11:30 am-Noon - Break to visit expo Noon-1 pm - Lunch and Program 1-2:30 pm - Expo continues
Our Lunch Panel will feature inspiring local entrepreneurs!
Workshop Topics will include: - Mastering the Art of the Pitch with Ose Sesay of Push Strategist - Managing your Business Cashflow with Tim Farrow and Ashley Feucht of U.S. Bank - HR Toolbox: Best Practices in Hiring and Retaining Top Performers with Bob Boullianne of Express Employment Professionals - Effective Leadership Skills in a Hybrid Work Environment with Yengyee Lor of Faithful Consulting - Cyber Risk and the Small Business Owner: What you need to know - A panel with Bremer Bank - Using AI Marketing Tools to Increase Leads with Sean Higgins and Biel Wiel of BetterYou - How Government Can Help Small Business with the Minnesota Department of Economic Development, Ramsey County and the Small Business Administration
Thank you to our sponsors!
Health and Wellness: We continue to follow state, local and venue guidance pertaining to Covid-19. Masks are welcome, but not required. Please stay home if you don't feel well, if you have symptoms of Covid-19, or if you have been in recent contact with someone diagnosed with Covid-19. Thank you.
Cancelation policy: If you cannot attend an event, substitutions are welcome. Cancellations must be made 3 days in advance, and we will give you credit toward a future event. Please send any changes prior to the event to events@stpaulchamber.com.