Small Talk Chicago: Big Conversations for Small Businesses
About this Event
Small Talk: Big Conversations for Small Businesses
This free event is designed for small business owners, freelancers, and entrepreneurs to connect, share ideas, and tackle big challenges together.
No stuffy presentations, just real conversations, practical insights, and opportunities to learn from fellow business owners. Plus, enjoy complimentary coffee and snacks, and a professional headshot booth.
Don't miss this opportunity to grow your network, gain fresh perspectives, and invest in your business—all at no cost.
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Community Coffee & Connections
Info: Start the day by meeting fellow small business owners over coffee.
Grab a drink, make new connections, update your headshot, and meet and learn more about FreshBooks at our Business Bar
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Panel discussion
Info: Real conversations with entrepreneurs who have built businesses from the ground up. Hear honest lessons, practical advice, and growth stories from local business owners and FreshBooks customers.
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Breakouts & Peer Discussions
Info: Choose the conversations most relevant to your business. Join smaller group discussions, designed to help you learn from peers and share experiences.
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Fireside Chat
Info: An honest conversation about the realities of entrepreneurship. A local business leader shares the lessons, challenges, and unexpected insights that come with building a business on your own.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Community Hour & Closing Networking
Info: Keep the conversation going.
Reconnect with fellow attendees, capture a professional headshot, exchange ideas, and leave with new connections and actionable takeaways.
Where is it happening?
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