Description

The Latino Chamber is a proud sponsor of this event. 

Join more than 300 entrepreneurs and small business leaders from across the Twin Cities at the 2026 Small Business Summit and Expo, Presented by Wells Fargo. Held during National Small Business Week, this event offers a full day of learning, networking, and connection-building for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals. Participants can attend interactive workshops, visit the expo hall, and take part in a featured lunch panel focused on Unshakable Leadership in Small Business. 

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, Room 2-3
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

Session 1 Options: 8:30-9:15 am
        1. AI Assistants: The What, The Why, and The How, Roman Postle, Sovran, Inc.
        2. Managing Cash Flow, Ethan J. Nilson & Adam Taylor, Wells Fargo
        3. Navigating the New Paid Leave & Pay Transparency Laws, Kathy Laws, CPSP, SHRM-CP, MHRM, CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA)

Session 2 Options: 11:00-11:45 am
        1. Innovative Staffing Models for Small Business Finance Functions, Matt Haggerty, Baker Tilly
        2. Turn Conversations into Clients, Ose Sesay, Push Strategist LLC
        3. Why Your Best People Leave - And What You Can Do About It This Week, Antonia Apolinario Wilcoxon, Ed. D, Equity Strategies LLC

Just Announced! Lunch Panel on Unshakable Leadership in Small Business
   -Mary Divine, St. Paul Pioneer Press (Moderator)
   -Jazz Hampton, TurnSignl
   -Juan Lopez, Mini La Chiquis Grocery Store / Tromperia El Zac / The Perfect Coffee
   -Holly Weinkauf, Red Balloon Bookshop

Wellness Area:
Chair massage and facial services will be available from Right Spot Wellness and Calmera Massage on Grand. Stay tuned for more updates! 

Our Partners:
This event is presented by the St. Paul Area Chamber, the Minnesota Black Chamber, the Grand Avenue Business Association and the Oakdale Area Chamber, as well as the Small Business Administration and numerous sponsors. 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.

Ways to participate:

Attend:
Buy a ticket and register below 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 below 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. 

Sponsor:
If you are interested in being a sponsor of this event, please contact Beth Breidel.

Assistance:
We have a limited number of tickets and expo tables available that we will grant to businesses that have been especially impacted by Operation Metro Surge and other economic impacts this winter. If you would like to be considered for a free ticket or a free expo table at this event, please email Megan Forgrave with a brief explanation of the impacts you have experienced and why you want to attend this event. Thank you.