About this Event
Where data meets dialogue, connection, and opportunity.
As 2026 comes to a close, join the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) for The Small Business Exchange: 2026 Insights & 2027 Outlook, a year-end gathering bringing together small business owners, entrepreneurs, community partners, lenders, and business leaders from across the Chicagoland region.
This engaging event will go beyond the numbers of the 2026 Small Business Outlook Survey to explore the challenges, opportunities, and emerging trends shaping our small business community. Through data-driven insights, meaningful conversations, and firsthand perspectives, attendees will have an opportunity to reflect on the past year, share their experiences, and discuss what businesses need to thrive in 2027.
More than a presentation, The Small Business Exchange is an opportunity to strengthen relationships across our entrepreneurial ecosystem, exchange ideas, discover resources, and identify new opportunities for collaboration.
Whether you're a small business owner, resource provider, or community stakeholder, your voice and perspective are essential to shaping a stronger, more connected small business ecosystem.
Event venue & nearby stays
Wintrust Bank, 231 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, United States
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