Want to learn how to grow your online business without attending any expensive conferences or taking time consuming courses?
Well, you’re in luck. Microsoft’s National Entrepreneurship Week is also coming up quickly. And the week long celebration includes a Twitter chat February 20 and more online and in-person events throughout the country.
And that’s not the only online event of the week. On February 22, Small Business Trends is hosting a FedEx sponsored Twitter chat where entrepreneurs can share tips and learn from one another, all on the subject of growing a small business.
You can read more about these events and more in the Featured Events section. Then check out even more upcoming events that could help you grow your small business in the list below.
To see a full list or to submit your own event, contest or award listing, visit the Small Business Events Calendar.
Featured Events, Contests and Awards
Twitter Chat: Kicking off National Entrepreneurship Week
February 20, 2017, Online
Get ready for National Entrepreneurship Week with a Tweet chat! Get the latest on the week’s events, hear from a number of great entrepreneurs and community supporters such as Anita Campbell, CEO of Small Business Trends (@SmallBizTrends), Cindy Bates (@CindyBates) and Microsoft in Business (@MSFT_Business). Join in at #WinInBiz at 12:00PM EST.
Twitter Chat: How to Grow an Online Business
February 22, 2017, Online
Join in this Twitter chat at #Smallbizchat on Wednesday, February 22 from 8PM to 9PM EST to learn how to grow an online business. Chat discussion will include topics such as first steps, blogging and social media, promotion, online traffic, finances and seed funds and more. Sponsored by FedEx (#FedExGrant).
Microsoft National Entrepreneurship Week, List of Events
February 25, 2017
Microsoft, in collaboration with others, are joining together to shine a spotlight on Entrepreneurs. Throughout the week, a variety of events, resources and offers are provided to help Entrepreneurs launch, grow and succeed. Join Microsoft and an extensive roster of community supporters and proud entrepreneurs nationwide as we celebrate the business ownership journey. You’ll find both in person and online events throughout the United States offered in our list of events.
National Entrepreneurship Week
February 25, 2017
How are you celebrating National Entrepreneurship Week (NEW) Feb. 18-25? Post a description of what you have planned to to the right and we will feature it on our site.
LeadsCon Las Vegas 2017
March 20, 2017, Las Vegas, Nev.
If finding, nurturing and converting quality leads are essential to your business’s growth and success, then LeadsCon is perfect for you. 5000+ people rely each year on LeadsCon (Las Vegas & New York) for unparalleled insights and access to marketing leaders. The opportunities to do business at LeadsCon Las Vegas are going to be greater than ever before – so don’t miss out on the connections and knowledge that will give you an advantage on the competition. Secure your spot at the premier gathering of performance marketers and lead gen professionals from around the world.
EntreLeadership 1-Day
April 11, 2017, Los Angeles, Calif.
Grow yourself, your team & your profits! At EntreLeadership 1-Day, you will learn the six essentials of business: leadership, people, money, time, team, and higher calling. Dave Ramsey will be joined by business experts Chris Hogan & Christy Wright.
Discount Code
SMALLBIZ10 ($10 off)
ICON17
April 25, 2017, Phoenix, Ariz.
ICON17 is a 3-day conference for small business owners. It’s packed with inspiring keynote speakers, educational breakout sessions on modern business strategies, sales & marketing best practices, Infusionsoft product training, networking.
TECHSPO Toronto 2017
May 18, 2017, Toronto, Ontario
TECHSPO Toronto 2017 is a 2-day technology expo which takes place at the Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre Hotel in Toronto, Ontario. TECHSPO Toronto brings together developers, brands, marketers, technology providers, designers, innovators and evangelists looking to set the pace in our advanced world of technology. TECHSPO Toronto 2017 promises to be better than ever and we’re excited to see all the amazing tech companies and talent that will be joining.
Secret Knock
May 22, 2017, Los Angeles, Calif.
Secret Knock is going to be the single greatest event for the top entrepreneurs and action-takers in the world to connect, share ideas, and help take each other to the next level. Each of the attendees have believed in themselves enough to get to where they are, and they are not stopping now. Secure your application for one of the few spots left at the Secret Knock.
Sales World 2017
November 08, 2017, Online
Sales World 2017 takes place November 8th to 9th, 2017, Online; Live and On Demand. It is the largest Sales Industry Event in the World and will be attended by over 10,000 Sales Professionals. It’s the one sales event you can’t afford to miss!
DIGIMARCON WORLD 2017 – Digital Marketing Conference
November 14, 2017, Online
DIGIMARCON WORLD 2017 Digital Marketing Conference takes place November 14th to 16th, 2017. Whether your goal is to reinforce customer loyalty, improve lead generation, increase sales, or drive stronger consumer engagement, DIGIMARCON WORLD 2017’s agenda will help attendees enhance their marketing efforts. Sessions will focus on building traffic, expanding brand awareness, improving customer service and gaining insight into today’s latest digital tools.
More Events
- The Hatchery—Crossing Borders to Canada: Food Export Workshop
February 21, 2017, Chicago, Ill. - Facilitation Skills in Developing Strategy and Building Consensus
February 21, 2017, Online - Business Networking For Professional Success
February 21, 2017, New York City, N.Y. - Bootstrappers Breakfast: Liz Fraley on Bootstrapping Single-Sourcing
February 21, 2017, Sunnyvale, Calif. - Business Networking For Professional Success
February 21, 2017, New York City, N.Y. - Building Your Business Online: Rent or Buy?
February 21, 2017, Online - East Bay After Work Business Networking Oakland at Blind Tiger 2/21
February 21, 2017, Oakland, Calif. - Lake Norman Small Business Network Wednesday
February 22, 2017, Cornelius, N.C. - Digital Marketing in Healthcare
February 22, 2017, LONDON, Greater London - 15th Annual NYU Venture Showcase
February 22, 2017, New York, N.Y. - The Future of Chatbots
February 23, 2017, San Francisco, Calif. - Bootstrapper Breakfast Josh Anderson: Bootstrapping FreeDNS Since 2001
February 24, 2017, Mountain View, Calif. - 3rd Annual Canadian Crowdfinance Summit 2017
February 28, 2017, Toronto, ON, Canada - Fireside Chat Paul Stahura, CEO Co Founder (Donuts, Inc)
February 28, 2017, Seattle, Wash. - Working Effectively with Japanese 1-day seminar
February 28, 2017, Santa Clara, Calif. - How Employees Protect Themselves From Workplace Violence -By AtoZ Compliance
March 01, 2017, Online - Launch Live Business Masterclass
March 02, 2017, Glasgow, Scotland - The Product Group March 2017
March 02, 2017, New York, N.Y. - 2017 God’s Original Design for Wealth Cruise with Charles H. Boxsley Jr.
March 06, 2017, Tamp, Fla. - eCommerce Summit, Atlanta
March 06, 2017, Atlanta, Ga.
More Contests
- VetSmallBiz Growth Challenge
March 03, 2017, Atlanta , Ga. - Go Code Colorado Challenge Weekend
April 09, 2017, Denver, Colo. - Small Business Expo 2017 – Houston
October 19, 2017, Online
This weekly listing of small business events, contests and awards is provided as a community service by Small Business Trends and SmallBizTechnology.
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This article, “Two Twitter Chats on Tap for Week of February 20” was first published on Small Business Trends