Save the Date! 2026 Annual JWBC Small Business Summit "Building Businesses for What's Next"

Event description

Join the Jacksonville Women’s Business Center hosted in collaboration with Valley Bank and FSCJ for the 2026 Annual JWBC Small Business Summit.

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Our 2026 theme, “Building Businesses for What is Next,” is both timely and essential for the long-term growth and sustainability of our small business community. As economic development organizations, we understand that preparing entrepreneurs for the future requires collaboration among all of us.

This year’s Summit will focus on forward-looking topics that are shaping the next generation of small businesses, including:
•    Artificial Intelligence and practical applications for small businesses
•    Government Contracting opportunities
•    Cybersecurity preparedness
•    New SBA business loan programs
•    And additional strategies designed to help businesses scale and remain competitive
 

You’ll also have the opportunity to connect directly with resource providers at the Small Business Resource & Vendor Expo, helping you discover funding options, support programs, and partnerships that can accelerate your success.