2026 New Jersey Small Business Summit

The third annual New Jersey Small Business Summit is happening at Montclair State University on Wednesday, October 21, 2026! This expo-style event brings together the state's vibrant small business community for a day of forward-thinking ideas, real talk, and growth. The Summit will feature breakout learning sessions, intentional networking, panels, live pitches, free 1:1 expert consultations, plus plenty of opportunities to connect with the state's small business community! Come ready to connect, learn, and leave with actionable strategies to thrive in today's evolving business landscape. REGISTER HERE! Agenda: 9am: Doors open 9:30am Event kick-off 9:45am Panel: Future-proof Your Business (for an unpredictable future) 10:40am Breakout Sessions: Building Your Moat & Customer Obsession: A Daily Practice 11:30am Lunch & Networking 12pm: Saute My Business (Live Pitching) 12:45pm Panel: Leading Across Generations - Turning Differences into Strengths 1:30pm Celebratory Send-Off: (Networking, Raffle, Activities, Music) +++ Plus All-Day Activations: Small Business Suite, sponsored by M+T Bank. Providing free 1:1 consultations with M&T experts in the following areas: Access to Capital Credit Repair / Financial Literacy Business Planning Budgeting HR/Hiring Sales Strategy -Marketing/Social Media and leveraging AI Complimentary Headshots, by [Nev Photography](http://www.nevphotography.com) Live Podcast with [Montclair Pod](https://montclairpod.com/) \-\-\-\> For More Info + To Purchase Tickets: [REGISTER HERE!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-new-jersey-small-business-summit-tickets-1998253518064)