Registration for the 2024 Mayor’s Small Business Conference (MSBC) and events of Savannah Small Business Week opens today, April 1, and will close on April 22 or when capacity is reached.  

This year, the MSBC will be part of an expanded Savannah Small Business Week. On Monday, April 29, the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Pre-Conference Small Business Forum and Job Fair.  

“The City's historic dedication to small businesses is evident by our Economic Development Department's intentional investment of energy and resources to support our small business economy,” Mayor Van R. Johnson, II said. “The Mayor's Small Business Conference has been so successful that we have partnered with other advocates and tripled the size of our conference. Come be celebrated, come be educated, come be connected, but make sure you come and be a part.”  

On Tuesday, April 30, the MSBC will kick-off at 8 a.m. with a packed agenda of workshops and presentations, including the 11th Annual State of Small Business, in which Savannah area business leaders from different sectors will share an overview of their industries and then offer key insights into the future possibilities for Savannah’s local economy and its small business owners.  

Carver State Bank is the Mayor’s Small Business Conference title sponsor. Immediately following the sessions of MSBC, attendees can participate in an on-site “Reverse Trade Show” to network and market their business services. 

On Wednesday, May 1, the City of Savannah Purchasing Department will host a Procurement Breakfast to share information with participants on how to do business with the City and gain insights into upcoming City projects.

Business owners and entrepreneurs can register for the MSBC and other Savannah Small Business Week events by visiting savannahga.gov/msbc.

MSBC and Savannah Small Business Week Events:

What: Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business Forum
When: Monday, April 29, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Where: Enmarket Arena, 620 Stiles Ave. 

What: Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business Job Fair

When: Monday, April 29, 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Where: Enmarket Arena, 620 Stiles Ave.

What: 2024 Mayor's Small Business Conference
When: Tuesday, April 30, 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Where: Enmarket Arena, 620 Stiles Ave. 

What: 2024 Mayor's Small Business Conference Reverse Trade Show

When: Tuesday, April 30, 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Where: Enmarket Arena, 620 Stiles Ave. 

What: City of Savannah Procurement Breakfast
When: Wednesday, May 1, 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Where: Armstrong Center, 13040 Abercorn St.