Capital Region Small Business Week | April 28-May 4, 2024
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April 28-May 4, 2024
Networking & More in Sacramento
When
April 28-May 4, 2024: Help us celebrate National Small Business Week!
Where
Events will take place at top-notch venues across the Greater Sacramento area.
Capital Region Small Business Week brings together entrepreneurs, seasoned business owners, and business experts from public and private entities from across the Greater Sacramento area to celebrate our region's entrepreneurial spirit.
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.
Education, Networking, Matchmaking
Event Schedule
We've planned some amazing events for 2024! Get a sneak peak below and head to our schedule page for full descriptions and registration information.
Monday, April 29
3pm-4:30pm: Small Business Procurement Summit at Frequency Coworking and Events
4:30pm-7pm: SacBiz Connect: Small Business Week Resource Expo & Kick Off at Frequency Coworking and Events
Tuesday, April 30
12pm-1:30pm: Exporting & Importing for Small Businesses online webinar
2pm-5pm: SBDC Capital Summit at Mahany Fitness Center
2pm: City of Stockton Resources for Small Businesses online webinar
Weds, May 1
8:30am-10am: 1 Million Cups at Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
10:30am-12pm: Mentor Sprint at Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
1pm-2pm: Resources for Your Small Business online webinar
3pm-6pm: BizX Presents Leveraging AI Technologies to Stay Ahead of the Curve The Sofia Theater
Thursday, May 2
8:30am-3:30pm: Sacramento Women's Conference at Frequency Coworking and Events
2pm: City of Stockton Commercial Property Requirements online webinar
4pm-7pm: May Marketplace at Frequency Coworking and Events
5pm-7pm: San Joaquin Business Mixer and Resource Fair at Bella Vista Rooftop and Events
Friday, May 3
10:30am-2pm: SBA Small Business Awards and Luncheon at The Double Tree by Hilton on Point West Way
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Networking Opportunities Across The Region
Frequency Coworking and Events
Several events will be held at Frequency Coworking and Events in Rancho Cordova.
- Monday, April 29: Small Business Procurement Summit (3pm-4:30pm) and SacBiz Connect Small Business Week Resource Fair and Kickoff (4:30pm-7pm)
- Thursday, May 3: BBB Sacramento Women's Conference (8:30am-3:30pm) and May Marketplace Small Business Pop-Up (4pm-7pm)
Note: this venue appears as "Clutch Headquarters" on Google Maps.
Mahany Fitness Center
The SBDC Capital Summit will take place here on Tuesday, April 30, 2pm-5pm.
Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Sacramento State
Two events will take place here on Wednesday, May 1:
- 1 Million Cups (8:30am-10am)
- Mentor Sprint (10:30am-12pm)
The Sofia, Home of the B Street Theater
BizX Presents: Leveraging AI Technologies to Stay Ahead of the Curve will take place here on Wednesday, May 1 from 3pm-6pm.
Bella Vista Rooftop and Events
The San Joaquin Business Mixer & Resource Fair will take place here on Thursday, May 2 from 5pm-7pm.
The Double Tree by Hilton
The SBA Small Business Awards Luncheon, hosted by the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and California Hispanic SBDC, will take place here on Friday, May 3 from 10am-2pm.
Our Generous 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...
- 763: LOCAL BUSINESSES ENROLLED IN SEED PROGRAM
- 1,130: JOBS CREATED WITH SMUD'S HELP
- $74 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.
Sponsor of SacBiz Connect: Small Business Week Resource Expo & Kickoff
The City of Rancho Cordova
The City of Rancho Cordova believes that when neighbors gather to build their community, the city should support these efforts to ensure a safe, inviting and livable community.
Partners & Organizers
About National Small Business Week
Supporting Small Business Since 1963
“Every year since 1963 the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing that the country should honor and recognize National Small Business Week. In the U.S., small business is the backbone of the economy. They create two out of three new jobs and more than half of Americans own or work for small businesses.”
- Stephen Morris, Online Media Coordinator for the U.S. Small Business Administration
This week is a time for entrepreneurs and business owners to learn the skills and make the connections that will drive them towards the future they’re envisioning. It is a time to celebrate all the work it takes to build a successful business. This week is dedicated to small businesses and what they mean for our local economy.