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About Capital Region Small Business Week
Capital Region Small Business Week, powered by SMUD, brings together entrepreneurs, seasoned business owners, and business experts from public and private entities across the Greater Sacramento area to celebrate our region’s entrepreneurial spirit. Held every year during the first week of May, this event highlights the innovation, resilience, and collaboration that power our local small business community.
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With events spanning multiple days and multiple locations throughout the Sacramento area, you can build your professional network, get expert advice on the trickiest business topics, and share your success with your fellow small business leaders.
Our Generous Event Sponsors
Week Sponsor
Sacramento Municipal Utilities District (SMUD)
SMUD is committed to the growth and development of the local business community. As Sacramento’s community-owned electric service provider, SMUD has been supporting local business for more than 70 years. Here's a few things SMUD had accomplished in just over a year...
870: LOCAL BUSINESSES ENROLLED IN SEED PROGRAM
1,130: JOBS CREATED WITH SMUD'S HELP
$204 million: SMUD CONTRACTS AWARDED TO LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES
SMUD's SEED (Supplier Education and Economic Development) program offers incentives to local small businesses who participate in SMUD's competitive bid process. It also helps prime contractors find local sub-contractors, which gives their bids or proposals a competitive edge.
SMUD awards $200 to $300 million in contracts every year, $40 to $60 million of which goes to SEED vendors and suppliers.
Additional Events Around the Region
2026 Annual Celebration
Hosted by the Greater Sacramento Economic Council at the Crocker Art Museum, this signature event brings together regional leaders for networking, awards, entertainment, and celebration with over 300 CEOs, officials, and community leaders.
Women's Business Roundtable
Rancho Chamber of Commerce presents a networking and idea-sharing session designed for women entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate, and grow together. Whether you’re exploring a new business idea, running a solo venture, or facing a challenge and looking for support, this gathering offers a welcoming space to exchange feedback, brainstorm solutions, and learn from others’ experiences. Expect meaningful conversation, community support, and plenty of encouragement in a relaxed, engaging environment built for women in busin
Partners & Organizers
SMUD
California Capital Financial Development Corporation
The Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
The City of Sacramento
StartUp Sac
