Practical
Education
Actionable insights from local experts on today’s most important topics.
People | Ideas | A Stronger Fresno
Small business. Big impact.
Fresno Small Business Expo 2026
- Thursday, October 22, 2026 · 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- The Bankers Ballroom
- Pacific Southwest Building
- 1060 Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93721
Sponsored by
- Bigger
- Stronger
- Brighter
- Fresno
Why Attend
Everything your business needs to move forward.
At no cost to you. Registration is complimentary for Fresno small businesses.
Practical
Local
Resources
Connect with organizations and programs that can help you grow.
Real
Connections
Meet fellow business owners, community leaders, and potential partners.
Ideas You Can Use
Leave with practical takeaways you can put into action right away.
Keynote Speaker
Hear from
Fresno’s Mayor.
Mayor Jerry Dyer
Mayor of Fresno
- Leading Fresno’s push to grow local business.
- What the City is doing for small business now, and next.
Breakout Sessions
Four sessions. Real answers.
01
Get Found: Using Google & Social Media to Grow Your Business
Speaker
Ethan McMahon
02
5 Ways AI Can Be Useful for Small Businesses
Speaker
Nikkolas Pena
03
Help with your overhead
Understanding your PG&E bill and the programs to help you save money and time
04
Outsmart Disaster: Emergency Preparedness for Small Businesses
The Full Experience
More
than sessions.
A stronger
Fresno.
-
Resource &
vendor booths -
Networking
tables + mixer -
Food from
La Boulangerie -
Practical,
hands-on topics
Expected Resource Partners
-
Purchasing Division
-
Small & Medium
Business Group 
Participation subject to final confirmation.
Event Venue
The Bankers Ballroom
Pacific Southwest Building
1060 Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93721
Parking nearby:
City of Fresno Parking Garage #4
and Van Ness Courthouse Garage #8.
- Local
- Businesses
- Real Connections
- Brighter Tomorrow