Featured Events, Contests and Awards

Access to Capital Chicago
May 22, 2013, Chicago, Illinois

Join us at the Navy Pier to learn how you can raise capital for your small business. Meet 1:1 with loan officers. Attend panels on traditional and alternative lending options, start-ups, crowd-funding, and more.
Discount Code
sbtrends (Get 30% off)

Making Money Online: Ecommerce Done Right with John Lawson
June 25, 2013, New York City

Looking to create independence from this shifting job economy?
Want a stream of income that works for you around the clock?
Have a great idea of what to sell online but don’t know how to get started?
Dreaming of growing your online store from a hobby to a full fledged, profitable business?

Join John Lawson, award winning Social Commerce Strategist, American Express featured businessman, author, and founder of 3rd Power Outlet – an online clothing retail outlet that has exceeded $25 million in sales.
John will be sharing his practical, down-to-earth methods for building your own ecommerce business from the ground up in this two part workshop, packed with resources, tips, and how-to instruction.
Discount Code
SBTRENDS ( $25 off)

WBENC National Conference & Business Fair
June 26, 2013, Minneapolis, MN

The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) will convene 3,500 decision makers from the nation’s leading corporations, government entities and women’s business enterprises (WBEs) to generate business together and stimulate economic growth at the 2013 WBENC National Conference & Business Fair in Minneapolis, MN, June 25-27, 2013.

Big Awards for Business
August 14, 2013, Online

The Big Awards started with a mission of recognizing real talent and performance. Real business people, those with experience and knowledge, judge the Big Awards. Request an entry kit today and submit your nomination by August 14, 2013.
Discount Code
SBT50 ($50.00 off)

More Events

• Internet Week New York
  May 20, 2013, New York, NY
• Spark And Hustle Tour – Detroit
  May 20, 2013, Detroit, MI
• Women’s Success Summit
  May 21, 2013, Miami, FL
• NYC May Business Networking Mixer
  May 21, 2013, New York City, New York
• B2B Sales Workshop – The Fundamentals Of Selling
  May 23, 2013, Atlanta, GA
• S.W.O.T. – 3 Quick Steps from Analysis to Implementation
  May 24, 2013, Online
• Zoholics – Zoho User Conference
  May 29, 2013, San Francisco, CA
• Supercharge Your Business Network
  May 29, 2013, Online
• Small Business Summit
  May 31, 2013, Athens, GA
• Strategies for Raising Growth Capital in Volatile Markets
  June 04, 2013, Online
• Build Up Your Business: Growth By Design
  June 05, 2013, New York, NY
• CT Business Expo
  June 06, 2013, Hartford, CT
• 4th Annual MACs Women’s Entrepreneur Summit
  June 08, 2013, New York, NY
• The Inc. Leadership Forum
  June 10, 2013, San Diego, CA
• How Your Personal Credit Score Can Affect You in Business
  June 12, 2013, Pittsburgh, PA
• Veteran Entrepreneur Training Symposium
  June 13, 2013, Reno, NV
• National Small Business Week
  June 17, 2013, Washington, DC

More Awards and Contests

• CrowdIt Launch Challenge
  June 04, 2013, Online
• eMinutes $2,500 Entrepreneurs Contest
  June 30, 2013, Online
• Huggies MomInspired Grant Program
  July 31, 2013, Online
• 2013 Big Awards for Business
  August 14, 2013, Online

This weekly listing of small business events, contests and awards is provided as a community service by Small Business Trends and SmallBizTechnology.

The post Our Latest Hand-Picked List of Events, Contests and Awards appeared first on Small Business Trends.

To see a full list or to submit your own event, contest or award listing, visit the Small Business Events Calendar.

Featured Events, Contests and Awards

Access to Capital Chicago
May 22, 2013, Chicago, Illinois

Join us at the Navy Pier to learn how you can raise capital for your small business. Meet 1:1 with loan officers. Attend panels on traditional and alternative lending options, start-ups, crowd-funding, and more.
Discount Code
sbtrends (Get 30% off)

Making Money Online: Ecommerce Done Right with John Lawson
June 25, 2013, New York City

Looking to create independence from this shifting job economy?
Want a stream of income that works for you around the clock?
Have a great idea of what to sell online but don’t know how to get started?
Dreaming of growing your online store from a hobby to a full fledged, profitable business?
Join John Lawson, award winning Social Commerce Strategist, American Express featured businessman, author, and founder of 3rd Power Outlet – an online clothing retail outlet that has exceeded $25 million in sales.
John will be sharing his practical, down-to-earth methods for building your own ecommerce business from the ground up in this two part workshop, packed with resources, tips, and how-to instruction.
Discount Code
SBTRENDS ( $25 off)

WBENC National Conference & Business Fair
June 26, 2013, Minneapolis, MN

The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) will convene 3,500 decision makers from the nation’s leading corporations, government entities and women’s business enterprises (WBEs) to generate business together and stimulate economic growth at the 2013 WBENC National Conference & Business Fair in Minneapolis, MN, June 25-27, 2013.

Big Awards for Business
August 14, 2013, Online

The Big Awards started with a mission of recognizing real talent and performance. Real business people, those with experience and knowledge, judge the Big Awards. Request an entry kit today and submit your nomination by August 14, 2013.
Discount Code
SBT50 ($50.00 off)

More Events

• RISE Global Conference
  May 13, 2013, Austin, TX
• BlackBerry Live
  May 14, 2013, Orlando, FL
• Boost Your Brand Innovation LIVE Workshop
  May 14, 2013, Brooklyn, NY
• BOOM Your Business
  May 14, 2013, New York City
• SMX London
  May 15, 2013, London, UK
• Affiliate Management Days – London
  May 15, 2013, London, UK
• The Small Business Expo
  May 16, 2013, New York, NY
• AZ Small Business Conference
  May 16, 2013, Scottsdale, AZ
• Women’s Prosperity Network: Brilliance, Brainstorming & Breakthroughs
  May 17, 2013, Mt. Sinai, NY
• Ultimate Success Tour
  May 18, 2013, Atlanta, GA
• Internet Week New York
  May 20, 2013, New York, NY
• Spark And Hustle Tour – Detroit
  May 20, 2013, Detroit, MI
• Women’s Success Summit
  May 21, 2013, Miami, FL
• NYC May Business Networking Mixer
  May 21, 2013, New York City, New York
• B2B Sales Workshop – The Fundamentals Of Selling
  May 23, 2013, Atlanta, GA
• S.W.O.T. – 3 Quick Steps from Analysis to Implementation
  May 24, 2013, Online
• Zoholics – Zoho User Conference
  May 29, 2013, San Francisco, CA

More Awards and Contests

• UPS Small Business Three Point Play Sweepstakes
  May 15, 2013, Online
• Content Marketing Awards
  May 17, 2013, Online
• CrowdIt Launch Challenge
  June 04, 2013, Online
• eMinutes $2,500 Entrepreneurs Contest
  June 30, 2013, Online
• Huggies MomInspired Grant Program
  July 31, 2013, Online
• 2013 Big Awards for Business
  August 14, 2013, Online

This weekly listing of small business events, contests and awards is provided as a community service by Small Business Trends and SmallBizTechnology.

The post Check Out a Small Business Event, Award or Contest appeared first on Small Business Trends.

Featured Events, Contests and Awards

2013 Content Marketing Strategies Conference
May 07, 2013, Berkeley, CA

Marketing and PR professionals from companies of all sizes will gather at the 3rd annual Content Marketing Strategies Conference, hosted by dlvr.it and Business Wire, to gain practical “how to” advice on content marketing SEO, content distribution optimization, content ROI, and learn from case studies by brands including Red Hat, New Belgium Brewing, FOX’s hit show Glee and much more.

Local University – New Orleans
May 07, 2013, New Orleans, LA

A half-day search marketing conference educating small businesses about local search. Local University is a training program that travels to cities around the country. The New Orleans event is provided by the local-search practitioner experts, under the support of Google, Search Influence, The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, Greater New Orleans, Inc. and Nokia.
Discount Code
NOLAEARLY ($40 Off)

Access to Capital Chicago
May 22, 2013, Chicago, Illinois

Join us at the Navy Pier to learn how you can raise capital for your small business. Meet 1:1 with loan officers. Attend panels on traditional and alternative lending options, start-ups, crowd-funding, and more.
Discount Code
sbtrends (Get 30% off)

WBENC National Conference & Business Fair
June 26, 2013, Minneapolis, MN

The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) will convene 3,500 decision makers from the nation’s leading corporations, government entities and women’s business enterprises (WBEs) to generate business together and stimulate economic growth at the 2013 WBENC National Conference & Business Fair in Minneapolis, MN, June 25-27, 2013.

More Events

• National Lemonade Day – United States
  May 05, 2013, Multiple Locations, U.S.
• 2013 Content Marketing Strategies Conference
  May 07, 2013, Berkeley, CA
• Innovative B2B Marketing Strategies
  May 07, 2013, New York City, NY
• Tablet PCs: Business Tools or Toys?
  May 08, 2013, Pittsburgh, PA
• Hamilton Economic Summit
  May 09, 2013, Hamilton, Ontario
• Going Global: What I Learned
  May 09, 2013, Online
• Fired Up! Small Business Expo 2013
  May 10, 2013, Iirvine, California
• People & Culture: Unlocking The Full Potential In Your Business
  May 10, 2013, Online
• QS World MBA Tour – New York
  May 11, 2013, New York, NY
• BlackBerry Live
  May 14, 2013, Orlando, FL
• Boost Your Brand Innovation LIVE Workshop
  May 14, 2013, Brooklyn, NY
• SMX London
  May 15, 2013, London, UK
• Affiliate Management Days – London
  May 15, 2013, London, UK
• The Small Business Expo
  May 16, 2013, New York, NY
• AZ Small Business Conference
  May 16, 2013, Scottsdale, AZ

More Contests

• L’Oreal Next Generation Awards
  May 10, 2013, Online
• UPS Small Business Three Point Play Sweepstakes
  May 15, 2013, Online
• Content Marketing Awards
  May 17, 2013, Online
• CrowdIt Launch Challenge
  June 04, 2013, Online
• eMinutes $2,500 Entrepreneurs Contest
  June 30, 2013, Online
• Huggies MomInspired Grant Program
  July 31, 2013, Online
• 2013 Big Awards for Business
  August 14, 2013, Online

This weekly listing of small business events, contests and awards is provided as a community service by Small Business Trends and SmallBizTechnology.

The post Grow Your Biz With One of These Small Business Events or Awards appeared first on Small Business Trends.

Featured Events, Contests and Awards

2013 Content Marketing Strategies Conference
May 07, 2013, Berkeley, CA

Marketing and PR professionals from companies of all sizes will gather at the 3rd annual Content Marketing Strategies Conference, hosted by dlvr.it and Business Wire, to gain practical “how to” advice on content marketing SEO, content distribution optimization, content ROI, and learn from case studies by brands including Red Hat, New Belgium Brewing, FOX’s hit show Glee and much more.

Local University – New Orleans
May 07, 2013, New Orleans, LA

A half-day search marketing conference educating small businesses about local search. Local University is a training program that travels to cities around the country. The New Orleans event is provided by the local-search practitioner experts, under the support of Google, Search Influence, The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, Greater New Orleans, Inc. and Nokia.
Discount Code
NOLAEARLY ($40 Off)

Access to Capital Chicago
May 22, 2013, Chicago, Illinois

Join us at the Navy Pier to learn how you can raise capital for your small business. Meet 1:1 with loan officers. Attend panels on traditional and alternative lending options, start-ups, crowd-funding, and more.
Discount Code
sbtrends (Get 30% off)

WBENC National Conference & Business Fair
June 26, 2013, Minneapolis, MN

The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) will convene 3,500 decision makers from the nation’s leading corporations, government entities and women’s business enterprises (WBEs) to generate business together and stimulate economic growth at the 2013 WBENC National Conference & Business Fair in Minneapolis, MN, June 25-27, 2013.

More Events

• America’s Small Business Summit
  April 29, 2013, Washington, DC
• How to Use Twitter’s Vine to Create Engagement for Your Brand
  April 30, 2013, Online
• QuickBooks Tips and Tricks
  April 30, 2013, Online
• SOBCon Chicago 2013
  May 03, 2013, Chicago, IL
• SMB Nation Spring Conference
  May 03, 2013, Redmond, WA
• Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-WISE) Program
  May 03, 2013, Chicago, Illinois
• Maximize Your Business Now “LIVE”
  May 03, 2013, Denver, CO
• Techspeak for Entrepreneurs
  May 03, 2013, New York, NY
• 2013 Content Marketing Strategies Conference
  May 07, 2013, Berkeley, CA
• Innovative B2B Marketing Strategies
  May 07, 2013, New York City, NY
• Tablet PCs: Business Tools or Toys?
  May 08, 2013, Pittsburgh, PA
• Hamilton Economic Summit
  May 09, 2013, Hamilton, Ontario
• Going Global: What I Learned
  May 09, 2013, Online
• Fired Up! Small Business Expo 2013
  May 10, 2013, Iirvine, California
• People & Culture: Unlocking The Full Potential In Your Business
  May 10, 2013, Online
• QS World MBA Tour – New York
  May 11, 2013, New York, NY
• BlackBerry Live
  May 14, 2013, Orlando, FL
• SMX London
  May 15, 2013, London, UK

More Contests and Awards

• NYER 2013 Small Business Awards
  April 28, 2013, New York City
• Inc 500 | 5000
  April 30, 2013, Online
• Best Small Business WebAward 2013
  May 01, 2013, Online
• L’Oreal Next Generation Awards
  May 10, 2013, Online
• UPS Small Business Three Point Play Sweepstakes
  May 15, 2013, Online
• Content Marketing Awards
  May 17, 2013, Online
• CrowdIt Launch Challenge
  June 04, 2013, Online
• eMinutes $2,500 Entrepreneurs Contest
  June 30, 2013, Online
• Huggies MomInspired Grant Program
  July 31, 2013, Online
• 2013 Big Awards for Business
  August 14, 2013, Online

This weekly listing of small business events, contests and awards is provided as a community service by Small Business Trends and SmallBizTechnology.

The post Our Latest Small Business Events and Awards List appeared first on Small Business Trends.

Below you will find educational events to attend — and opportunities to network with peers and prospective customers.  We also include contests and awards programs that can deliver valuable publicity and even financial resources to grow your company.

This listing is open to the community. All submissions are carefully reviewed for relevancy.  To see a full list or to submit your own event, contest or award listing, visit the Small Business Events Calendar.

Featured Events, Contests and Awards

2013 Content Marketing Strategies Conference
May 07, 2013, Berkeley, CA

Marketing and PR professionals from companies of all sizes will gather at the 3rd annual Content Marketing Strategies Conference, hosted by dlvr.it and Business Wire, to gain practical “how to” advice on content marketing SEO, content distribution optimization, content ROI, and learn from case studies by brands including Red Hat, New Belgium Brewing, FOX’s hit show Glee and much more.

Local University – New Orleans
May 07, 2013, New Orleans, LA

A half-day search marketing conference educating small businesses about local search. Local University is a training program that travels to cities around the country. The New Orleans event is provided by the local-search practitioner experts, under the support of Google, Search Influence, The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, Greater New Orleans, Inc. and Nokia.
Discount Code
NOLAEARLY ($40 Off)

Access to Capital Chicago
May 22, 2013, Chicago, Illinois

Join us at the Navy Pier to learn how you can raise capital for your small business. Meet 1:1 with loan officers. Attend panels on traditional and alternative lending options, start-ups, crowd-funding, and more.
Discount Code
sbtrends (Get 30% off)

More Events

• Spark And Hustle Tour – Seattle
  April 22, 2013, Seattle, WA
• Pubcon New Orleans
  April 22, 2013, New Orleans, LA
• NYCBNG April Business Networking Mixer
  April 23, 2013, New York City, NY
• The Big Event
  April 24, 2013, Tuscon, AZ
• RJO Networks Lunch and Learn
  April 24, 2013, Atlanta, GA
• Future Energy (Silicon Valley)
  April 24, 2013, Stanford, CA
• BizBlast@Noon
  April 25, 2013, Coraopolis, PA
• Creating Action Plans – Breaking Large Goals into Smaller Steps
  April 26, 2013, Online
• Techcrunch Disrupt NY
  April 27, 2013, New York, NY
• America’s Small Business Summit
  April 29, 2013, Washington, DC
• How to Use Twitter’s Vine to Create Engagement for Your Brand
  April 30, 2013, Online
• QuickBooks Tips and Tricks
  April 30, 2013, Online
• SOBCon Chicago 2013
  May 03, 2013, Chicago, IL
• SMB Nation Spring Conference
  May 03, 2013, Redmond, WA
• Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-WISE) Program
  May 03, 2013, Chicago, Illinois
• Maximize Your Business Now “LIVE”
  May 03, 2013, Denver, CO
• Techspeak for Entrepreneurs
  May 03, 2013, New York, NY

More Contests

• SBA – Visa Export Video Contest
  April 22, 2013, Online
• NYER 2013 Small Business Awards
  April 28, 2013, New York City
• Inc 500 | 5000
  April 30, 2013, Online
• Best Small Business WebAward 2013
  May 01, 2013, Online
• L’Oreal Next Generation Awards
  May 10, 2013, Online
• UPS Small Business Three Point Play Sweepstakes
  May 15, 2013, Online
• Content Marketing Awards
  May 17, 2013, Online
• CrowdIt Launch Challenge
  June 04, 2013, Online
• Huggies MomInspired Grant Program
  July 31, 2013, Online
• 2013 Big Awards for Business
  August 14, 2013, Online

This weekly listing of small business events, contests and awards is provided as a community service by Small Business Trends and SmallBizTechnology.

The post Learn and Grow Your Biz with These Events and Awards appeared first on Small Business Trends.

Featured Events, Contests and Awards

Affiliate Management Days
April 16, 2013, San Francisco, CA

Whether your company already offers an affiliate program, or you are considering offering an affiliate program, Affiliate Management Days offers insights into how other online retailers are successfully implementing and managing their affiliate programs. Learn about: affiliate recruitment techniques, communication with affiliates, affiliate analytics, landing page and conversion optimization, legislative issues, and mobile affiliate marketing. Twitter hashtag: #AMDays
Discount Code
SBTAM250 (Get $250 off)

2013 Content Marketing Strategies Conference
May 07, 2013, Berkeley, CA

Marketing and PR professionals from companies of all sizes will gather at the 3rd annual Content Marketing Strategies Conference, hosted by dlvr.it and Business Wire, to gain practical “how to” advice on content marketing SEO, content distribution optimization, content ROI, and learn from case studies by brands including Red Hat, New Belgium Brewing, FOX’s hit show Glee and much more.

Local University – New Orleans
May 07, 2013, New Orleans, LA

A half-day search marketing conference educating small businesses about local search. Local University is a training program that travels to cities around the country. The New Orleans event is provided by the local-search practitioner experts, under the support of Google, Search Influence, The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, Greater New Orleans, Inc. and Nokia.
Discount Code
NOLAEARLY ($40 Off)

Access to Capital Chicago
May 22, 2013, Chicago, Illinois

Join us at the Navy Pier to learn how you can raise capital for your small business. Meet 1:1 with loan officers. Attend panels on traditional and alternative lending options, start-ups, crowd-funding, and more.
Discount Code
sbtrends (Get 30% off)

More Events

• Springtime Soukle in the ‘Park’ – Networking Event
  April 12, 2013, Atlanta, Georgia
• Personal Branding with Ramon Ray
  April 12, 2013, Montclair, NJ
• Yes, Women Can!
  April 14, 2013, Vankleek Hill, Ontario, Canada
• BYOD: Bring Your Own Device or Bring Your Own Danger?
  April 16, 2013, Seattle, WA
• Long Island Community and Development Conference
  April 17, 2013, Hauppague, NY
• Social Fresh East 2013
  April 18, 2013, Tampa, FL
• PR News Big 3 Conference
  April 18, 2013, New York City
• Drop Anchor Conference
  April 19, 2013, Norfolk, VA
• Strategy: Developing and Executing One That Wins
  April 19, 2013, Online
• More Money Tour, Revenue Breakthrough Event in NYC
  April 20, 2013, New York, NY
• Spark And Hustle Tour – Seattle
  April 22, 2013, Seattle, WA
• Pubcon New Orleans
  April 22, 2013, New Orleans, LA
• NYCBNG April Business Networking Mixer
  April 23, 2013, New York City, NY
• The Big Event
  April 24, 2013, Tuscon, AZ
• RJO Networks Lunch and Learn
  April 24, 2013, Atlanta, GA
• BizBlast@Noon
  April 25, 2013, Coraopolis, PA
• Creating Action Plans – Breaking Large Goals into Smaller Steps
  April 26, 2013, Online
• Techcrunch Disrupt NY
  April 27, 2013, New York, NY
• America’s Small Business Summit
  April 29, 2013, Washington, DC
• SOBCon Chicago 2013
  May 03, 2013, Chicago, IL

More Contests and Awards

• StartupNation’s 2013 Leading Moms in Business Competition
  April 13, 2013, Online
• Win a $1500 Facebook Marketing Makeover
  April 16, 2013, Online
• Entrepreneur of 2013
  April 17, 2013, Online
• 9th Annual Minnesota Cup New Venture Competition
  April 17, 2013, Minnesota
• RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards
  April 17, 2013, Online
• SBA – Visa Export Video Contest
  April 22, 2013, Online
• NYER 2013 Small Business Awards
  April 28, 2013, New York City
• Inc 500 | 5000
  April 30, 2013, Online
• Best Small Business WebAward 2013
  May 01, 2013, Online
• L’Oreal Next Generation Awards
  May 10, 2013, Online
• Content Marketing Awards
  May 17, 2013, Online
• CrowdIt Launch Challenge
  June 04, 2013, Online
• Huggies MomInspired Grant Program
  July 31, 2013, Online

This weekly listing of small business events, contests and awards is provided as a community service by Small Business Trends and SmallBizTechnology.

The post Shake Things Up With These Small Business Events and Awards appeared first on Small Business Trends.

Featured Events, Contests and Awards

Affiliate Management Days
April 16, 2013, San Francisco, CA

Whether your company already offers an affiliate program, or you are considering offering an affiliate program, Affiliate Management Days offers insights into how other online retailers are successfully implementing and managing their affiliate programs. Learn about: affiliate recruitment techniques, communication with affiliates, affiliate analytics, landing page and conversion optimization, legislative issues, and mobile affiliate marketing. Twitter hashtag: #AMDays
Discount Code
SBTAM250 (Get $250 off)

2013 Content Marketing Strategies Conference
May 09, 2013, Berkeley, CA

Marketing and PR professionals from companies of all sizes will gather at the 3rd annual Content Marketing Strategies Conference, hosted by dlvr.it and Business Wire, to gain practical “how to” advice on content marketing SEO, content distribution optimization, content ROI, and learn from case studies by brands including Red Hat, New Belgium Brewing, FOX’s hit show Glee and much more.

Local University – New Orleans
May 07, 2013, New Orleans, LA

A half-day search marketing conference educating small businesses about local search. Local University is a training program that travels to cities around the country. The New Orleans event is provided by the local-search practitioner experts, under the support of Google, Search Influence, The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, Greater New Orleans, Inc. and Nokia.
Discount Code
NOLAEARLY ($40 Off)

Access to Capital Chicago
May 22, 2013, Chicago, Illinois

Join us at the Navy Pier to learn how you can raise capital for your small business. Meet 1:1 with loan officers. Attend panels on traditional and alternative lending options, start-ups, crowd-funding, and more.
Discount Code
sbtrends (Get 30% off)

More Events

• Social Media Marketing World
  April 07, 2013, San Diego, CA
• SugarCon 2013
  April 08, 2013, New York, NY
• Spring Clean Your Business with @FedExOffice
  April 11, 2013, #SMBSpringClean, On Twitter
• Inc. GROWCO
  April 11, 2013, New Orleans, LA
• Ultra Light Startups Investor Feedback Forum
  April 11, 2013, New York, NY
• How Online Services Can Save Your Business Time and Money
  April 11, 2013, New York City
• Springtime Soukle in the ‘Park’ – Networking Event
  April 12, 2013, Atlanta, Georgia
• Yes, Women Can!
  April 14, 2013, Vankleek Hill, Ontario, Canada
• Social Fresh East 2013
  April 19, 2013, Tampa, FL
• Drop Anchor Conference
  April 19, 2013, Norfolk, VA
• More Money Tour, Revenue Breakthrough Event in NYC
  April 20, 2013, New York City, NY
• Spark And Hustle Tour – Seattle
  April 22, 2013, Seattle, WA
• Pubcon New Orleans
  April 22, 2013, New Orleans, LA
• NYCBNG April Business Networking Mixer
  April 23, 2013, New York City, NY
• The Big Event
  April 24, 2013, Tuscon, AZ
• RJO Networks Lunch and Learn
  April 24, 2013, Atlanta, GA
• BizBlast@Noon
  April 25, 2013, Coraopolis, PA
• Creating Action Plans – Breaking Large Goals into Smaller Steps
  April 26, 2013, Online
• Techcrunch Disrupt NY
  April 27, 2013, New York, NY
• America’s Small Business Summit
  April 29, 2013, Washington, DC

More Contests and Awards

• Entrepreneur of 2013
  April 17, 2013, Online
• Growing Strong: Love Our Local Business
  May 12, 2013,
• Huntsville/Madison 2013 Small Business Awards
  April 05, 2013, Online
• NYER 2013 Small Business Awards
  June 28, 2013,
• 9th Annual Minnesota Cup New Venture Competition
  May 17, 2013,
• StartupNation’s 2013 Leading Moms in Business Competition
  April 13, 2013, Online
• Win a $1500 Facebook Marketing Makeover
  April 16, 2013, Online
• Inc 500 | 5000
  April 30, 2013, Online
• Huggies MomInspired Grant Program
  July 31, 2013, Online
• Content Marketing Awards
  May 17, 2013, Online
• CrowdIt Launch Challenge
  June 04, 2013, Online

This weekly listing of small business events, contests and awards is provided as a community service by Small Business Trends and SmallBizTechnology.

The post Participate in One of These Small Business Events, Awards or Contests appeared first on Small Business Trends.

We also invite you to submit your own event, contest or award listing to the community calendar, also. To see the full list or to submit your own, please visit the Small Business Events Calendar.

Featured Events, Contests and Awards

Affiliate Management Days
April 16, 2013, San Francisco, CA

Whether your company already offers an affiliate program, or you are considering offering an affiliate program, Affiliate Management Days offers insights into how other online retailers are successfully implementing and managing their affiliate programs. Learn about: affiliate recruitment techniques, communication with affiliates, affiliate analytics, landing page and conversion optimization, legislative issues, and mobile affiliate marketing. Twitter hashtag: #AMDays

Discount Code
SBTAM250 (Get $250 off)

2013 Content Marketing Strategies Conference
May 09, 2013, Berkeley, CA

Marketing and PR professionals from companies of all sizes will gather at the 3rd annual Content Marketing Strategies Conference, hosted by dlvr.it and Business Wire, to gain practical “how to” advice on content marketing SEO, content distribution optimization, content ROI, and learn from case studies by brands including Red Hat, New Belgium Brewing, FOX’s hit show Glee and much more.

Access to Capital Chicago
May 22, 2013, Chicago, Illinois

Join us at the Navy Pier to learn how you can raise capital for your small business. Meet 1:1 with loan officers. Attend panels on traditional and alternative lending options, start-ups, crowd-funding, and more.

Discount Code
sbtrends (Get 30% off)

More Events

• Women Business Owners Symposium
  March 29, 2013, Chicago, Illinois
• Financial Cloud Power Series
  April 04, 2013, Boston, MA
• Techspeak for Entrepreneurs
  April 06, 2013, Phoenix, AZ
• Social Media Marketing World
  April 07, 2013, San Diego, CA
• SugarCon 2013
  April 08, 2013, New York, NY
• Inc. GROWCO
  April 11, 2013, New Orleans, LA
• Ultra Light Startups Investor Feedback Forum
  April 11, 2013, New York, NY
• Springtime Soukle in the ‘Park’ – Networking Event
  April 12, 2013, Atlanta, Georgia
• Yes, Women Can!
  April 14, 2013, Vankleek Hill, Ontario, Canada
• Social Fresh East 2013
  April 19, 2013, Tampa, FL
• Drop Anchor Conference
  April 19, 2013, Norfolk, VA
• More Money Tour, Revenue Breakthrough Event in NYC
  April 20, 2013, New York City, New York
• Spark And Hustle Tour – Seattle
  April 22, 2013, Seattle, WA
• Pubcon New Orleans
  April 22, 2013, New Orleans, LA
• NYCBNG April Business Networking Mixer
  April 23, 2013, New York City, NY
• The Big Event
  April 24, 2013, Tuscon, AZ
• BizBlast@Noon
  April 25, 2013, Coraopolis, PA
• Creating Action Plans – Breaking Large Goals into Smaller Steps
  April 26, 2013, Online
• Techcrunch Disrupt NY
  April 27, 2013, New York, NY
• America’s Small Business Summit
  April 29, 2013, Washington, DC

More Contests and Awards

• The Company Corporation Business Plan Contest
  March 31, 2013, Online
• 2013 SCORE Awards
  March 31, 2013, Online
• Freelancer.com 1 in 1000 Contest
  March 31, 2013, Online
• Huntsville/Madison 2013 Small Business Awards
  April 05, 2013, Online
• StartupNation’s 2013 Leading Moms in Business Competition
  April 13, 2013, Online
• Win a $1500 Facebook Marketing Makeover
  April 16, 2013, Online
• Inc. 500|5000
  April 30, 2013, Online
• Content Marketing Awards
  May 17, 2013, Online
• CrowdIt Launch Challenge
  June 04, 2013, Online

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Featured Events, Contests and Awards

InfusionCon 2013 March 27, 2013, Scottsdale, AZ InfusionCon is a must-attend event for all Infusionsoft customers. There are a variety of sessions geared towards business owners, marketing and sales strategists, developers, administrators and more. Session topics cover topics relevant to small businesses, including Infusionsoft training, marketing strategy, social media, company culture, business management, automation, branding, copywriting, affiliate marketing and more. Twitter hashtag: #ICON13

Affiliate Management Days April 16, 2013, San Francisco, CA Whether your company already offers an affiliate program, or you are considering offering an affiliate program, Affiliate Management Days offers insights into how other online retailers are successfully implementing and managing their affiliate programs. Learn about: affiliate recruitment techniques, communication with affiliates, affiliate marketing analytics, landing page and conversion optimization, legislative issues, mobile and affiliate marketing, and more. Twitter hashtag: #AMDays

More Events

• CONFAB 2013 March 25, 2013, London, UK
• Media Research Preview for Industry (Webinar) March 26, 2013, Online
• Women Business Owners Symposium March 29, 2013, Chicago, Illinois
• Financial Cloud Power Series April 04, 2013, Boston, MA
• Social Media Marketing World April 07, 2013, San Diego, CA
• SugarCon 2013 April 08, 2013, New York, NY
• Inc. GROWCO April 11, 2013, New Orleans, LA
• Springtime Soukle in the ‘Park’ – Networking Event April 12, 2013, Atlanta, Georgia
• Yes, Women Can! April 14, 2013, Vankleek Hill, Ontario, Canada
• Social Fresh East 2013 April 19, 2013, Tampa, FL
• Spark And Hustle Tour – Seattle April 22, 2013, Seattle, WA
• Pubcon New Orleans April 22, 2013, New Orleans, LA
• NYCBNG April Business Networking Mixer April 23, 2013, New York City, NY
• The Big Event April 24, 2013, Tuscon, AZ
• Techcrunch Disrupt NY April 27, 2013, New York, NY
• America’s Small Business Summit April 29, 2013, Washington, DC
• SOBCon Chicago 2013 May 03, 2013, Chicago, IL
• SMB Nation Spring Conference May 05, 2013, Redmond, WA
• BlackBerry Live May 14, 2013, Orlando, FL
• SMX London May 15, 2013, London, UK

More Contests

• BlackBerry Achievement Awards March 22, 2013, Online
• Grow Mid City Small Business Growth Competition March 22, 2013, Online
• The Company Corporation Business Plan Contest March 31, 2013, Online
• 2013 SCORE Awards March 31, 2013, Online
• Freelancer.com 1 in 1000 Contest March 31, 2013, Online
• Huntsville/Madison 2013 Small Business Awards April 05, 2013, Online
• StartupNation’s 2013 Leading Moms in Business Competition April 13, 2013, Online
• Content Marketing Awards May 17, 2013, Online

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Featured Events, Contests and Awards

BlogHer Entrepreneurs 2013
March 21, 2013, Mountain View, CA

BlogHer Entrepreneurs is BlogHer’s third annual event designed for women who want to start something, whether their goal is to strike out on their own with a brilliant idea, or to bring an entrepreneurial approach to innovation within a company.

InfusionCon 2013
March 27, 2013, Scottsdale, AZ

InfusionCon is a must-attend event for all Infusionsoft customers. There are a variety of sessions geared towards business owners, marketing and sales strategists, developers, administrators and more. Session topics cover topics relevant to small businesses, including Infusionsoft training, marketing strategy, social media, company culture, business management, automation, branding, copywriting, affiliate marketing and more. Twitter hashtag: #ICON13

Affiliate Management Days
April 16, 2013, San Francisco, CA

Discount Code:  SBTAM250   (Get $250 off)

Whether your company already offers an affiliate program, or you are considering offering an affiliate program, Affiliate Management Days offers insights into how other online retailers are successfully implementing and managing their affiliate programs. Learn about: affiliate recruitment techniques, communication with affiliates, affiliate marketing analytics, landing page and conversion optimization, legislative issues, mobile and affiliate marketing, and more. Twitter hashtag: #AMDays

More Events

• New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW)
  March 16, 2013, New Orleans, LA
• Web.com Small Business Forum – Lafayette
  March 21, 2013, Lafayette, LA
• CONFAB 2013
  March 25, 2013, London, UK
• Social Media Marketing World
  April 07, 2013, San Diego, CA
• SugarCon 2013
  April 08, 2013, New York, NY
• Inc. GROWCO
  April 11, 2013, New Orleans, LA
• Spark And Hustle Tour – Seattle
  April 22, 2013, Seattle, WA
• Pubcon New Orleans
  April 22, 2013, New Orleans, LA
• Techcrunch Disrupt NY
  April 27, 2013, New York, NY
• America’s Small Business Summit
  April 29, 2013, Washington, DC
• SOBCon Chicago 2013
  May 03, 2013, Chicago, IL
• BlackBerry Live
  May 14, 2013, Orlando, FL
• SMX London
  May 15, 2013, London, UK
• Affiliate Management Days – London
  May 15, 2013, London, UK
• The Small Business Expo
  May 16, 2013, New York, NY
• Internet Week New York
  May 20, 2013, New York, NY
• National Small Business Week
  May 20, 2013, Washington, DC
• Spark And Hustle Tour – Detroit
  May 20, 2013, Detroit, MI

More Contests and Awards

• BlackBerry Achievement Awards
  March 22, 2013, Online
• Grow Mid City Small Business Growth Competition
  March 22, 2013, Online
• The Company Corporation Business Plan Contest
  March 31, 2013, Online
• 2013 SCORE Awards
  March 31, 2013, Online
• Huntsville/Madison 2013 Small Business Awards
  April 05, 2013, Online

This weekly listing of small business events, contests and awards is provided as a community service by Small Business Trends and SmallBizTechnology.

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