# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Southern Indiana Small Business Conference
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am – Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Get ready to connect, learn, and grow your small biz with fellow Southern Indiana entrepreneurs and leaders.About this EventWhat to ExpectDynamic Speakers sharing strategies for sustainable business growthExpert-Led Panels on marketing, finance, operations, and community impactVendor Expo featuring local businesses, creators, and service providersNetworking to build meaningful connectionsAwards & Recognition Ceremony celebrating excellence in entrepreneurshipClosing Reception to unwind, connect, and celebrate the dayWho Should AttendEntrepreneurs • Small Business Owners • Creatives • Community Leaders • Students • Ecosystem Builders • Anyone passionate about business growth in IndianaWhy AttendIBE is committed to AMPLIFYING your voice, EDUCATING through relevant and accessible programming, and ADVOCATING for the success of Indiana’s business community. This conference is more than an event — it’s a catalyst for collaboration, innovation, and economic empowerment.Agenda🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AMRegistration & Breakfast🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:20 AMWelcome and Opening of the ConferenceHost: Deidra Collins- IBE President🕑: 09:20 AM - 09:50 AMStrategic Thinking: Taking your business to the next levelHost: Julia Royston-Product Creation. Publishing. Promotion Co🕑: 09:50 AM - 10:20 AMFinance: 3 Things every small biz should do before getting an LLCHost: Greg Scales-Vice President at First Merchants Bank🕑: 10:20 AM - 10:30 AMMorning break & Networking🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoaching: Small Biz Burnout is realHost: Lindsay London-Sales & Growth Coach l Behavioral Perform🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMLunch & Mini-Grant CeremonyHost: April Starks- A Lasting Solution🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMMarketing: Simple Marketing for your small businessHost: Michael Sizemore-Director of Corporate Sales🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:10 PMAfternoon break & networking🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PMAI: Using AI Tools to streamline your bizHost: Vanessa Collins-Product Creation. Publishing. Promotion 🕑: 01:10 PM - 02:00 PMThe Southern Indiana Small Biz EcosystemHost: Wendy Dant Chesser-IN State RepresentativeInfo: Supporting small businesses takes all of us. Engage directly with community leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers in a candid panel discussion designed to inform, inspire, and empower.🕑: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PMNetworking, Vendor Market & Happy Hour
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jeffersonville/2026-southern-indiana-small-business-conference/100002001710431786
- **Event Categories**: business, conferences, exhibitions, it
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: The Paddock on Spring
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Jeffersonville
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Paddock on Spring
- **lat**: 38.2721711
- **long**: -85.74025879999999
- **full address**: The Paddock on Spring, 310 Spring Street, Jeffersonville, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Southern Indiana Small Business Conference being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Southern Indiana Small Business Conference takes place on Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am to Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at The Paddock on Spring, 310 Spring Street, Jeffersonville, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Southern Indiana Small Business Conference?
  - **A:** 2026 Southern Indiana Small Business Conference is organized by Indiana Business Empowerment.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Southern Indiana Small Business Conference is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Jeffersonville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 Southern Indiana Small Business Conference sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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