2026 New Jersey Small Business Summit

The NJ Small Business Summit is back: a full day event focused on forward-thinking and actionable solutions for your business! The third annual New Jersey Small Business Summit is happening at Montclair State University on Wednesday, October 21, 2026! This expo-style event brings together the state's vibrant small business community for a day of forward-thinking ideas, real talk, and growth. The Summit will feature: • breakout sessions • intentional networking • panels • live pitches • lunch • free 1:1 consultations in the M+T Small Business Suite with experts on Access to Capital, Credit Repair / Financial Literacy, Business Planning, Budgeting, HR/Hiring, Sales Strategy -Marketing/Social Media, and leveraging AI • plus plenty of opportunities to connect with the state's small business community! Come ready to connect, learn, and leave with actionable strategies to thrive in today's business landscape. Ticket price includes full access to programming, light breakfast, lunch, headshots, 1:1 expert consultations, and swag you'll actually use!