Small Business Summit + Expo

Join more than 300 entrepreneurs and small business leaders from across the Twin Cities at the 2026 Small Business Summit and Expo! Register to join us for the 3rd Annual Small Business Summit and Expo, presented by Wells Fargo. This event, brought to you by ESABA, the St. Paul Area Chamber, the Minnesota Black Chamber and several other partner chambers, falls during National Small Business Week. It offers a day to learn, connect and build relationships that will help grow your business! Participants can take part in interactive educational workshops, visit or exhibit in our expo hall, and enjoy lunch that features small entrepreneurs and small business leaders sharing their own journeys and wisdom. 

New this year will also be a wellness area, where you can take a much-needed break. Invite your own network and come experience the day together! Speaker lineup coming in mid April. Event 

Schedule: 

7:30-8:30 am - Exhibitor Setup, Ballroom AB 

8:00-8:30 am - Coffee, Registration and Networking, Concourse 

8:30-9:15 am - Session 1 - 3 Workshop options, Rooms 2-3, 4-5, 7-8 

9:15 am-9:30 am - Coffee break, Concourse 

9:30-11 am - Expo Hall Open, Concourse and Ballroom AB, and SBA Awards 

11 am-11:45 am - Session 2 - 3 workshop options, Rooms 2-3, 4-5, 7-8 

11:45 am-Noon - Break 

Noon-1 pm - Lunch and Small Business Panel, Ballroom CD 

1-2 pm - Expo Hall Open, Concourse and Ballroom AB 

2 pm - Event Ends 

Ways to participate: 

Attend: Buy a ticket and register to attend the event, and share with your network! Registration is open to all, at different price points depending on the size of your business or organization and your membership status with partner chambers. 

Exhibit: Exhibit tables are available to organizations that are members of any of our partner organizations. Register at the link above to host an expo table, which will be an 8-foot, skirted rectangular table with two chairs. Each table registration includes two tickets to attend. Please note that power hookups will be charged separately, through the venue. If you have questions or need help registering, please email events@stpaulchamber.com.