

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: #SmallBizFriday #NetworkingforSmallBusinessOwners #Chicago #Virtual
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join #SmallBizFriday, the monthly virtual networking experience designed exclusively for small business owners, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and early-stage startups across the globe. Whether you're launching your first venture, growing a local brand, or looking to connect with service providers and collaborators—this event is your launchpad.

Hosted on a dynamic Slack-like platform, the event empowers attendees to explore themed channels, join meaningful conversations, and engage in 1-on-1 text or video chats with fellow professionals. With real-time collaboration and a global reach, this is more than just an event—it’s your monthly hub for visibility, insight, and opportunity.

? Watch how it works: https://youtu.be/5QMzP_KUe-g

Whether you're a solo creative, bootstrapped founder, side hustler, or a small team scaling up, this space brings startup support communities online in a way that’s supportive, self-led, and action-focused.

?️ Event Details:
•	Date &amp; Time: Every third Friday of the month | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Local Time)
•	Venue: https://events.tao.ai/pod/smallventures.org/cont-g7c9uoodyc9h
•	Host: SmallVentures.org, powered by No Worker Left Behind
•	Tickets: Professionals, employers, and service providers

? Explore Interactive Networking Channels:
•	General: Your go-to welcome lounge for announcements, event updates, and casual conversation.
•	Networking: Showcase your project, pitch your startup, or drop a video intro to spark collaboration.
•	Intros: Introduce yourself, share your journey, and discover like-minded professionals.
•	Help Wanted: Offer your services or ask for skills you need—ideal for freelancers and founders.
•	Industry Room – Tech: Dive into tech trends, tools, and startup innovations—share and learn from others.

✅ Why Attend?
•	Who: Small business owners, freelancers, founders, solopreneurs, and early-stage startup teams.
•	What: A virtual space for networking, resource sharing, and collaboration.
•	When: Monthly on the third Friday from 4–6 PM (local time).
•	Where: Online – Click here to join
•	Why: To grow your network, test your pitch, find partners, and engage in real business conversations.
•	How: Just log in, pick a channel, and start connecting—text, group chat, or 1-on-1 video.

Have questions or suggestions? We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a note here: https://noworkerleftbehind.org/event_support

? Hashtags:
#SmallBizFriday #SmallVentures #VirtualNetworking #EntrepreneurMeetup #StartupSupport #FreelancerNetworking #OnlinePitchEvent #SmallBusinessGrowth #ConnectCollaborateGrow #SmallBusinessForum #GlobalNetworking
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/smallbizfriday-networkingforsmallbusinessowners-chicago-virtual/200029755884732
- **Event Categories**: business, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029755884732?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=chicago-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Chicago
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Chicago, IL
- **lat**: 41.895748543899
- **long**: -87.623136593966
- **full address**: Chicago, IL, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Small Ventures Club (https://allevents.in/org/small-ventures-club/25404497)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/412d62a597f2246bc85c330cdaeaf30e2361abfc288e519d3724dccf3141e191-rimg-w300-h300-dc13a4f3-gmir?v=1773681674

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Small Ventures Club
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about #SmallBizFriday #NetworkingforSmallBusinessOwners #Chicago #Virtual ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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