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We are a coalition of local business support organizations across the Rochester area for National Small Business Week 2025.There will be something for everyone, whether you're an established business owner, an entrepreneur looking for resources, or a community member wanting to support your local neighbors and friends' businesses.When you shop local and we support local, we are investing in our community. Our support and purchases help create local jobs, support schools, and fund local projects. Let’s make our hometown the best place to live.National Small Business Week Rochester is a joint initiative of the ROC Business Resource Partnership.

May 5, 2025
_{5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
at The Loft in ARTISANworks}

ESO Clinic & Social: Building Network Capacity

Hosted by Third Eye Network

$15 Admission. Refreshments will be served.
_{This training and social event is only for entrepreneur support organizations.}

May 6, 2025
_{All Day
Click for Locations}

ROC City Dine Around

A citywide restaurant week-style initiative highlighting local eateries. Community members are encouraged to support small, independently owned restaurants, with participating businesses promoted through NSBW channels.

May 6, 2025
_{12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
at EXP Studio® in Sibley Square}

Lunch Bytes: How to Market Your Business with Confidence

Hosted by Venture Jobs Foundation

A lunchtime micro-series where small business experts share bite-sized insights on topics like marketing, business strategy, and financial planning. Designed for accessible, midday learning.

Sold Out!

May 6, 2025
_{5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
at RIT Center for
Urban Entrepreneurship}

Loan Readiness Training Series: Info Session

Hosted by ROCEDC & The Enterprise Center at PathStone

An in-person session introducing a multi-week training series focused on preparing small businesses for financing. The info session will cover topics, timelines, and how to enroll.

Cancelled!

May 7, 2025
_{12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
at Collab on Lake Ave}

Money Moves: Funders Talk + Resource Walk

Rochester Economic Development Corporation (ROCEDC); Venture Jobs Foundation – Panelist: Ken Marienau; City of Rochester, Office of Financial Empowerment – Panelist: Maisha Beard-Johnson; M&T Bank – Panelist: Melissa Jordan; PathStone Enterprise Center – Panelist: Yahaira Zapata; Pursuit Lending – Panelist: Jim S. Bilotta; and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – Moderator: Lindsay Ward

A panel discussion featuring local funders who will demystify funding processes and share resources, followed by a tour of a local entrepreneurship facility to connect entrepreneurs with space and support opportunities.

May 8, 2025
_{1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
at the Business Insight Center}

Start Smart: Protecting Your Business & Understanding Your Customers

Hosted by Rochester Public Library Business Insight Center

A hybrid workshop focused on helping entrepreneurs protect their ideas and understand their market. Topics include intellectual property, trademarks, and how to conduct effective market research.

May 9, 2025
_{9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
at Collab on Lake Ave}

Small Business Operations Workshop

Hosted by Greater Works Collaborative

A practical session focused on improving business operations for Small Businesses of various stages.

May 9, 2025
_{11:30 AM -1:00 PM
at International Plaza}

International Plaza 2025 Launch

Hosted by IBERO

A community event celebrating the opening of IBERO’s International Plaza, showcasing vendors, live radio from PODER, cultural programming, and small business engagement.

May 9, 2025
_{5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
at The Toast Factory}

Power Hour Before Happy Hour & Fireside Chat

Hosted by Greater Rochester Black Business Alliance

An energetic, after-work gathering where small business owners and community members can network, pitch their services, and build visibility—followed by a relaxed social mixer.

May 10, 2025
_{11 AM – 3 PM
at Collab on Lake Ave}

The Local Exchange: Small Business Marketplace

Hosted by the National Small Business Week Planning Committee

A curated vendor fair spotlighting local small business. Open to the public, it creates opportunities for businesses to showcase and sell their products, expand their customer base, and connect with new audiences.