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3 Great Ways to Attend the Event:

Individual Ticket/Registration: $85

Donate-a-Ticket: $85
Give back to our Small Business Community – purchase a ticket and we’ll give it to a small business that’s interested in attending but may not have had an opportunity otherwise!

Bring your Team/Clients Ticket Package: $225
Whether you are a small business with a team or you have 3 small business clients you’d like to invest in – this option is for you!

Small Business Summit: Built For What's Next 
Whether you're launching something new, leveling up your operations, or preparing for your next phase of growth, this event is designed to help you build what’s next. With three dynamic tracks tailored to different stages of business, you’ll gain practical strategies, expert insights, and meaningful connections to move forward with clarity and confidence.

As part of this year’s Summit programming, we’re also pleased to offer a special morning session in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Google. Small Business B(AI)sics is a national initiative designed to help small businesses better understand and apply artificial intelligence in practical, everyday ways. This interactive session will introduce practical applications of AI for small business, including improving marketing and customer engagement, streamlining operations and workflow efficiency, and enhancing productivity and decision-making. Designed to be approachable and relevant, it will give attendees actionable ideas they can immediately apply to save time, reach more customers, and build stronger, more resilient businesses.

Choose Your Track: When you arrive, you’ll have the opportunity to select the track that best aligns with where you are in your business right now. Each track is thoughtfully designed with a progression of sessions that build on one another, offering a deeper, more cohesive experience. While optional, following a single track throughout the day will help you gain more relevant insights, stronger takeaways, and a clearer path forward.

Starting Strong – For early-stage businesses, solo owners, or new teams
Lay the groundwork for what’s next with sessions focused on legal and insurance essentials, building strong internal systems, and leveraging AI tools to work smarter from the start. 

Building Momentum – For growing businesses with some structure and team members in place
Build on what’s already working with sessions centered on innovation, financial clarity, and practical applications of AI to support smarter, more sustainable growth.

Scaling Smart – For established businesses, larger teams, or high-growth organizations
Build for long-term success with advanced conversations around team development, financial strategy, and leveraging AI to lead, optimize, and scale with intention.

Breakout Speaker list coming soon!

What can you expect?
Your ticket gives you access to three breakouts/expert-led sessions, peer-to-peer connections, access to Google BAIsics trainings, practical insights, direct access to local business leaders, and a networking lunch — all designed to sharpen your skills and grow your business.

SMALL BUSINESS SUMMIT SCHEDULE
8:00 AM
Doors Open / Registration / Morning Networking / Coffee + Light Breakfast

8:45 – 9:00 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks

9:00 – 10:30 AM
Google BAIsics

10:30 – 11:20 AM
Breakout Session 1

11:30 – 12:20 PM
Breakout Session 2

12:20 – 12:50 PM
Lunch

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
Breakout Session 3

2:00 – 3:10 PM
Advisory Roundtables

3:10 – 3:20 PM 
Closing Remarks + Programs Concludes

3:20 – 3:45 PM 
Optional Resource Table Visits

SPECIAL NOTES:

We believe in investing in the growth of small businesses – that’s why we’ve kept the ticket price manageable and created the “Donate-A-Ticket” option so that businesses can invest in you, too. If you are interested in being a recipient of a sponsored ticket, CLICK HERE to fill out this short survey and to be added to the list of interested attendees. 

Are you interested in supporting small businesses or having your brand in front of small businesses in Lancaster County? Reach out to Molly Crouser, mcrouser@lancasterchamber.com to learn about sponsorship opportunities!