Small Business Listening Session

Purpose: To provide a forum for owners and employees of local, small businesses to connect through sharing and learning and to create a supportive network of small businesses. 
Format:
- Share upcoming events relevant to your business with other small businesses.
- Roundtable discussions of current challenges and roadblocks
- Discussions of solutions with likeminded group and the connections to help create solutions
- Professional development (quarterly or as needed)

Possible Topics

• Small business funding mechanisms
• Possible grant programs
• Partner Updates (BID, TBID)
• Small business Insurance Programs
• City Advocacy