From Advice to Action: Small Business Mentor Match

Event description

This event is hosted by BakerRipley

Small business owners often know they need help — but don’t always know: WHO to ask for help, WHAT to ask, or WHAT are their next steps. 

From Advice to Action: Small Business Mentor Match is a guided, action-focused event designed to give entrepreneurs direct access to experienced mentors who can help them gain clarity and move forward with confidence. This is NOT a sales event or a traditional networking mixer. 

Attendees are not pitching services and are not expected to have everything figured out. The goal of this event is simple: to turn questions into clarity and advice into action.

What to Expect:

• A short resource panel with experts sharing practical insights
• Structured mentor matchmaking sessions in small groups
• Direct access to mentors in areas such as:
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Financial planning & funding
  • Operations & systems
  • Contracting and Certifications
• Time to ask 2–3 focused questions and receive real, actionable guidance
• Clear next steps and opportunities to schedule follow-up conversations after the event

Who Should Attend:

• Aspiring entrepreneurs preparing to launch
• Early-stage and growing small business owners
• Business owners seeking guidance, direction, and accountability

How to Prepare:

To get the most out of this event, attendees are encouraged to:

• Come ready with specific questions
• Be open to feedback and next steps
• Be prepared to take action after the event

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start moving your business forward, this event is for you.

** SBA’s participation is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any other person or entity. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.