2026
southern indiana
small business
conference
SPONSORED BY INDIANA BUSINESS EMPOWERMENT
TOOLS, CAPITAL & STRATEGY FOR GROWTH
The Southern Indiana Small Business Conference, sponsored by Indiana Business Empowerment, is a full day experience designed to equip entrepreneurs with the tools, capital, strategy, and community they need to grow and thrive.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026
8:30 AM – 6:00 PM EST
THE PADDOCK ON SPRING
310 Spring Street
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
ONE MISSION
Stronger Businesses.
Stronger Communities.
Stronger Southern Indiana.
EXPERT SPEAKERS
PRACTICAL TRAINING
REAL SOLUTIONS
POWERFUL NETWORKING
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
LASTING CONNECTIONS
STRONGER BUSINESSES
STRONGER COMMUNITIES
STRONGER SOUTHERN INDIANA
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Entrepreneurs, small business owners, solopreneurs, nonprofit leaders, corporate partners, economic development professionals and anyone invested in building a stronger business community.
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
ACTIONABLE STRATEGIES
Learn proven tools to grow your business.
ACCESS TO
CAPITAL
Discover funding options and financial resources.
EXPERT-LED SESSIONS
Practical training from industry leaders and professionals.
POWERFUL NETWORKING
Connect with potential partners, customers, and mentors.
VENDOR MARKET & RESOURCES
Explore solutions that support your business.
MINI GRANT CEREMONY
Celebrating and investing in local businesses.
SPEAKERS and panelists
DEIDRA COLLINS
President - Indiana Business
Empowerment
Maurice ball
Vice President - Indiana Business
Empowerment
julia royston
BK Royston Publishing
Michael sizemore
ProMedia Group LLC
Fancy Fulton-Smith
RE/MAX FIRST
TASHA REED
Business Operations
Consultant
Lindsay London
Impact Sales Systems
Wendy Dant Chesser
IN State Representative
vanessa collins
Vanessa Collins LLC
TASHA REED
Business Operations
Consultant
MORE SPEAKERS
TO BE ANNOUNCED!
AMPLIFIER
SPONSOR
The Jeffersonville Urban Enterprise Zone is a designated economic development area comprised of Downtown Jeffersonville and the surrounding neighborhoods. The JUEZ utilizes tax credits from investments with in the designated urban enterprise zone to pay for programs and activities that enhance the community and business environment.
MINI GRANT CEREMONY
The Indiana Business Empowerment (IBE) Mini Grant was created to provide economic support to local small businesses. This initiative is supported through generous funding from legacy business members and community corporate empowerment partners.
$1,000
You are a Solution
Mini-Grant
Sponsored By
A Lasting Solution
$1,000
The Room to Lead
Mini-Grant
Sponsored By
Lou Ball & Co.
$1,000
The Development Edge
Mini-Grant
Sponsored By
Septanance
REGISTRATION
EARLY BIRD
Through September 15, 2026
$35
per person
GENERAL
September 16 - October 21, 2026
$50
per person
DAY OF
EVENT
October 22 2026
$65
per person
Includes access to all sessions, networking opportunities, lunch and conference materials.
IBE Members get 20% off of Early Bird and General Admission. Check your email for the coupon code.
AD & VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES
Secure a vendor table and connect face-to-face with motivated attendees throughout the day.
Our professionally printed program book will be given to every attendee and includes session highlights, speaker bios, and community resources.
Vendor Table Fee:
$75 for IBE Members | $125 for Non-Members
Souvenir Book Ad Fee:
Business Card Ad - $40 | 1/2 Page $75 | Full Page $150
Ad Submission Deadline: September 30, 2026
REGISTRATION
EARLY BIRD
Through September 15, 2026
$35
per person
GENERAL
September 16 - October 21, 2026
$50
per person
DAY OF
EVENT
October 22 2026
$65
per person
Includes access to all sessions, networking opportunities, lunch and conference materials.
IBE Members get 20% off of Early Bird and General Admission. Check your email for the coupon code.
AD & VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES
Our professionally printed program book will be given to every attendee and includes session highlights, speaker bios, and community resources.
Souvenir Book Ad Fee:
Business Card Ad - $40 | 1/2 Page $75 | Full Page $150
Secure a vendor table and connect face-to-face with motivated attendees throughout the day.
Vendor Table Fee:
$75 for IBE Members | $125 for Non-Members
Ad Submission Deadline: September 30, 2026
YOUR PARTNERSHIP. THEIR FUTURE. OUR COMMUNITY.
Sponsorships help make this event possible and directly support business education, entrepreneurial growth, and economic empowerment across Southern Indiana.
IBE's mission is to empower and create opportunities for small businesses in Southern Indiana through education and economic development.
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