Small Business Resource Exchange

Small Business Resource Exchange Thursday, October 29, 2026
Connecting Local Businesses to Resources, Experts & Opportunity.

FREE • Open to All Small Business Owners
Meet the people and organizations working to support small businesses.

What to Expect:
• Connect with fellow small business owners, community leaders, and resource experts.
• Hear from experts and leaders about the resources, opportunities, and issues impacting small businesses and our local economy.
• Discover free programs, resources, and services designed to help your business start, grow, and thrive.
• Explore potential funding and financing opportunities available to your business.
• Ask questions and connect directly with the people and organizations who can help.
• Access resources and opportunities available at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Come & Go when it works for you—this is a casual, flexible event!
• Register early—attendance is limited to the first 115 guests.

Thursday, October 29, 2026
Agenda:
10:00 a.m.
Doors open / networking / resource connections
10:30 a.m. Brief remarks from featured guests (US Congressman Sean Casten, Elliot Richardson, SBAC, Rep(s) from CCSBS, VP of FNBC Bank

2nd Networking Opportunity: Networking and one-on-one conversations

12:00 p.m. Event concludes
Enjoy complimentary refreshments as you connect and network.

The event is not a panel discussion rather an opportunity for a one-stop connection point for small businesses. Having the Congressman, SBAC, Cook County Small Business Source, and a local banking representative gives you a great mix of government, practical business resources, and networking opportunities for local small business owners.