Small Business Day Event 5/7

Hosted at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. and streamed live. Wharton Club Members and Guests are invited!

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Register now for our Small Business Day event on 5/7.
You're invited! Join us on May 7 for our annual Small Business Day event, an afternoon of learning, insights, and connection designed for small business owners and leaders navigating today's fast‑changing landscape.

Hosted at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. and streamed live, this hybrid event brings together business leaders, policy experts, and standout entrepreneurs to share practical strategies to help small businesses grow, adapt, and stay competitive.

 

AGENDA

1:30pm - 2:15pm (for in-person audience)

Arrival and Registration

2:15pm – 4:15pm (available to our virtual audience)

Main Stage Programming

CO— Small Business Day Welcome 

Jeanette Mulvey

Vice President and Editor-in-Chief

CO— by U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Small Business Update

Neil Bradley

Neil Bradley

EVP, Chief Policy Officer, and Head of Strategic Advocacy

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

MODERATED BY

Jeanette Mulvey

Jeanette Mulvey

Vice President and Editor-in-Chief

CO— by U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Cybersecurity Simplified: Practical Protection for Small Business

Lisa Plaggemier

Lisa Plaggemier

Executive Director

National Cybersecurity Alliance

MODERATED BY

Bill Jewell

Bill Jewell

Chief Technology Officer

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

INTRODUCING: CO—100 2026

Mike Morello

Chief Digital Officer

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

The Small Business Talent Advantage

Dwayne Myers

Dwayne Myers

Co-Owner & CEO

Dynamic Automotive

MODERATED BY

Mike Morello

Mike Morello

Chief Digital Officer

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Talking Taxes: A Small Business Perspective

Kris Thiessen

Kris Thiessen

Senior Partner, Tax and Advisory

Block Advisors

MODERATED BY

Tom Sullivan

Tom Sullivan

Senior Vice President, Small Business Policy

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Top of the Barrel: Josh Cellars

Joseph Carr

Joseph Carr

Co-founder

Josh Cellars

MODERATED BY

Barbara Thau

Barbara Thau

Editorial Director, Features

CO— by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Closing Remarks

Jeanette Mulvey

Vice President and Editor-in-Chief

CO— by U.S. Chamber of Commerce

4:15pm – 5:15pm | For in-person registrants

Post-programming

Wine Tasting Reception

Joseph Carr

Co-founder

Josh Cellars

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