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Small Business Expo
April 22, 2026
9:00am-2:30pm
Where Innovation Meets Opportunity”
Connecting Small Businesses to Innovation, Resources and Real Opportunities
Innovation and Technology
Purpose- Expose businesses to tools that help them scale, compete and modernize
AI tools for small business
Automation, CRM, fintech, and digital marketing
Innovation showcases or demos
Access to Capital & Resources
Purpose; Connect businesses for funding incentives, and support systems
Banks, CDFIs, credit unions
City grants, procurement opportunities
Technical assistance & mentorship
Procurement & Market Access
Purpose Turn innovation into revenue opportunities
Supplier diversity programs
Government & corporate buyers
How to do business with the City of GP
Education & Capacity Building
Equip entrepreneurs with skills to grow sustainably
Workshops, panels, micro-trainings
Legal, HR, finance, marketing
Compliance & readiness sessions
Networking & Strategic Connections
Create meaning relationships, not just booth traffic
Curated networking zones
Speed connections
Industry meet-ups
Community & Economic Impact
Highlight the bigger picture jobs local growth, inclusion
Minority, women and veteran owned businesses
Local success stories
Community partner recognition
Visibility, Branding & Growth Opportunities
Help businesses be seen, heard, and remembered
Vendor showcases
Pitch stages or spotlight moments
Media, social, and chamber promotion
Expo Program Agenda
8:00-9:00am Registration & Vendor Showcase Opens
(Networking & Innovation Demos)
9:00-9:30am Welcome from Chamber Leadership & City, Community Partner Remarks
9:30am-10:30am Panel -Innovation & AI for Small Business Growth
(How technology is reshaping competitiveness and efficiency)
10:30-11:30am Procurement Spotlight “How to do Business with the City of GP”
Certification & readiness insights
11:30-12:30pm Network Power Hour – Buffet line opens
1:00 -1:30pm Workshop – Mini-Trainings Access to Capital / Business Compliance & Readiness/ Marketing & Branding for Growth
1:30-2:00pm Resource & Partner Connections (one on one meetings with sponsors, buyers, and mentors
2:00pm-2:30pm Pitch & Spotlight Session
2:30pm Closing Remarks & Call to Action
Audience
Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
Start Ups and Innovators
Corporate & Government Buyers
Financial Institutions & Resource Partners
Community and Economic Development Leaders
Sponsor Levels
Innovation Partner - $5000 Exclusive
Premier logo placement on all event materials
Speaking opportunity (opening or featured session)
Branded AI or Procurement Zone
Recognition from stage
Premium exhibitor booth
Logo & link on Chamber website and promotions
Post event recognition & social media mention
Procurement Partner $3000
Logo placement on digital marketing materials
Panel participation or session introduction
Exhibitor booth
Recognition during program
Logo inclusion in digital promotions
Access to vendor engagement opportunities
Tech & Business Partner $1500 (SOLD)
Logo placement on event signage
Exhibitor booth
Verbal recognition during event
Logo in digital programs and promotions
Community Supporter $750 (SOLD)
Name listing on sponsor board
Shared exhibitor table
Recognition in program and social media
(We can customize your sponsorship investment)
VENDOR FEE
MEMBERS $100
NON MEMBERS $150
Includes Brunch
Set up begins at 7am - 8:30am
this is a indoor event
park upfront main lobby door, unload and park your vehicle in parking spaces DO NOT USE Handicap or Fire lane to park
