#SmallBizFriday #NetworkingforSmallBusinessOwners #Chicago #Virtual

Fri Mar 20 2026 at 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm UTC-05:00

Chicago, IL | Chicago

Small Ventures Club
Publisher/HostSmall Ventures Club
#SmallBizFriday #NetworkingforSmallBusinessOwners #Chicago #Virtual
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Join #SmallBizFriday, the monthly virtual networking experience designed exclusively for small business owners, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and early-stage startups across the globe. Whether you're launching your first venture, growing a local brand, or looking to connect with service providers and collaborators—this event is your launchpad.
Hosted on a dynamic Slack-like platform, the event empowers attendees to explore themed channels, join meaningful conversations, and engage in 1-on-1 text or video chats with fellow professionals. With real-time collaboration and a global reach, this is more than just an event—it’s your monthly hub for visibility, insight, and opportunity.
🎥 Watch how it works:

Whether you're a solo creative, bootstrapped founder, side hustler, or a small team scaling up, this space brings startup support communities online in a way that’s supportive, self-led, and action-focused.
🗓️ Event Details:
• Date & Time: Every third Friday of the month | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Local Time)
• Venue: https://events.tao.ai/pod/smallventures.org/cont-g7c9uoodyc9h
• Host: SmallVentures.org, powered by No Worker Left Behind
• Tickets: Professionals, employers, and service providers
💬 Explore Interactive Networking Channels:
• General: Your go-to welcome lounge for announcements, event updates, and casual conversation.
• Networking: Showcase your project, pitch your startup, or drop a video intro to spark collaboration.
• Intros: Introduce yourself, share your journey, and discover like-minded professionals.
• Help Wanted: Offer your services or ask for skills you need—ideal for freelancers and founders.
• Industry Room – Tech: Dive into tech trends, tools, and startup innovations—share and learn from others.
✅ Why Attend?
• Who: Small business owners, freelancers, founders, solopreneurs, and early-stage startup teams.
• What: A virtual space for networking, resource sharing, and collaboration.
• When: Monthly on the third Friday from 4–6 PM (local time).
• Where: Online – Click here to join
• Why: To grow your network, test your pitch, find partners, and engage in real business conversations.
• How: Just log in, pick a channel, and start connecting—text, group chat, or 1-on-1 video.
Have questions or suggestions? We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a note here: https://noworkerleftbehind.org/event_support
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#SmallBizFriday #SmallVentures #VirtualNetworking #EntrepreneurMeetup #StartupSupport #FreelancerNetworking #OnlinePitchEvent #SmallBusinessGrowth #ConnectCollaborateGrow #SmallBusinessForum #GlobalNetworking
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