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This year’s all-new program provides you with the tools, strategies, and best practices you need to successfully compete in today’s rapidly changing business
environment. New speakers will be added weekly! The agenda is subject to change.

SUNDAY | SEPTEMBER 10

Onsite Check-In

12:00 – 6:00 PM
Stop by the registration desk to pick up your Summit badge and meet other attendees.

Small Business Council Meeting

12:00 – 4:00 PM

Entrepreneurs’ Lounge

2:00 – 7:00 PM

Join fellow attendees in the Entrepreneurs’ Lounge to network, mingle, and refresh.

Dream Big Small Business of the Year Awards: VIP Meet & Greet

Presented by MetLife

4:00 – 5:30 PM

Exclusively for finalists of the 2017 Dream Big Small Business of the Year Awards program.

Buses depart for the Opening Reception

6:00 – 6:30 PM

Shuttles will pick up at the Parkview Entrance of the Omni Shoreham Hotel to transport guests to the U.S.
Chamber of Commerce building, located in downtown Washington, D.C.

Welcome to the District: Opening Reception

6:30 – 8:30 PM

Kick off the Small Business Summit with an opening reception you’ll never forget. Join your fellow attendees at the historic U.S. Chamber of Commerce building, located
in the heart of our nation’s capital. Enjoy an evening of delicious hors d’oeuvres and cocktails while taking in breathtaking views of the monuments. You won’t want to
miss it.

MONDAY | SEPTEMBER 11

Onsite Check-In

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Stop by the registration desk to pick up your Summit badge and meet other attendees.

Morning Fitness Bootcamp

Presented by Balance Gym

7:00 – 7:45 AM

It’s time to burn off those extra event-calories with a 45-minute, boot camp featuring one of the District’s top, fitness experts from Balance Gym. Take your workout to the
next level or try exercising for the first time. All fitness levels are welcome.

Networking Breakfast

7:00 – 8:30 AM

Jump start your day with a healthy breakfast and connect with the attendees you’ll be learning alongside.

Small Biz Solutions Marketplace

7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Stop by the Small Biz Solutions Marketplace to experience the interactive booths and connect with our Summit sponsors. Learn about small business solutions designed
to help take your business to the next level. Take time to power up, share ideas, and make new connections.
Small Business Summit Kick-Off

8:30 – 8:40 AM

Welcome from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

8:40 – 9:00 AM

Thomas J. Donohue, President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Opening Mainstage Keynote

How to Get Your Company Thinking Like a Startup: What Silicon Valley Has to Teach Us about Innovation

Marc Randolph, Netflix Co-Founder, Executive Mentor & Angel Investor

9:00 – 9:45 AM

The world is changing rapidly – and companies that can’t innovate effectively are going to be left behind. While innovation is easy to aspire to, it’s hard to do. Netflix
founder and startup CEO, Marc Randolph, will share dozens of effective tips, tricks and stories drawn from his four decades as an entrepreneur that will help you make
your company more responsive to changing conditions, regardless of your company’s size or industry.

MetLife Welcome Remarks

9:45 – 9:55 AM

Jessica Moser, Vice President, Regional and Small Markets Strategy, MetLife

Mainstage Keynote

Achieving Predictable Success: How and Why Your Business Grows (or Doesn’t) and Why Your Personal Impact on Growth is Much Bigger Thank You Think

Les McKeown, CEO and WSJ Best-Selling Author of Predictable Success

9:55 – 10:40 AM

Success in business – profitable, scalable success – isn’t a crap shoot, or even a combination of luck and judgment. It’s the cumulative result of the responses you make to
seven specific growth challenges that every business encounters. In this dynamic, entertaining session, Les McKeown, CEO of Predictable Success, will show you how
these seven stages play out, how to respond to them for maximum growth, and how every single person in your organization, from the front desk to the corner office,
makes a material impact on your company’s success or otherwise.

Small Business Master Classes (Concurrent Sessions)

11:00 – 11:45 AM

Growth Brings Complexity. Don’t Let It Overwhelm You. (Business Leadership & Management Track)
Les McKeown, CEO of Predictable Success, WSJ and USA Today Best-Selling Author

Insider Tips: Small Business Capital and Investing (Business Growth/Development Track)
Vicki Saunders, CEO, SheEO
Rania Succar, Director and Business Leader of QuickBooks Financing, Intuit
Janis Bowdler, Head of Community Development, Small Business, and Financial Capability Initiatives
Global Philanthropy, JPMorgan Chase
Cybersecurity Hacks: Protecting Your Small Business (Innovation in Business Track)

Jayson E. Street, Live Hacker and Infosec Ranger, Pwnie Express

Honoring Our Heroes Luncheon

11:45 AM – 1:00 PM

Featured Speaker: Brian Steorts, Founder and President, Flags of Valor

Join us for an inspirational networking luncheon to recognize and celebrate the tremendous contributions of our nation’s heroes. Hear how Brian Steorts, combat veteran
turned entrepreneur, used his military experience and passion for woodworking to create a successful, patriotic art company.

Small Business Master Classes (Concurrent Sessions)

1:15 – 2:00 PM

Stand Out from the Crowd: How to Build a Memorable Brand Experience (Innovation In Business Track)
Darnell Holloway, Director of Business Outreach, Yelp
Steve Salis, President of Salis Holdings and Co-Founder of &pizza
Violeta Edelman, Founder and CFO, Dolcezza Gelato
Sarah Van Dell, Co-Founder and CEO, Plum Relish

Growing Your Business with Google’s Marketing Tools (Business Growth & Development Track)
Aisha Taylor, Strategic Partnerships and Program Lead, Google

The Small Business Policy Roundtable (Policy and Advocacy Track)

J.D Foster, Senior Vice President, Economic Policy Division and Chief Economist, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Jane Campbell, President, Women Impacting Public Policy
Winslow Sargeant, Managing Director & Senior Vice President of Development, International Council of Small Business
Karen Kerrigan, President and CEO, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council

Networking Break in Small Biz Solutions Marketplace

2:00 – 2:15 PM

Take a moment to reflect on the afternoon sessions, and share your thoughts and observations with other attendees.

Mainstage Keynote

2:15 – 2:45 PM

Amanda Brinkman, Vice President, Chief Brand & Communications Officer, Deluxe Corporation

Closing Mainstage Keynote

2:45 – 3:15 PM

Jackie Reses, Head, Square Capital

Small Business Mentoring

3:00 – 5:30 PM

Connect with experienced business advisors to gain targeted feedback on your small business needs. Advance registration is required.

Dream Big VIP Meet & Greet Session

3:30 – 4:30 PM

Exclusively for finalists of the 2017 Dream Big Small Business of the Year Awards program.

Cocktails to Connect: Networking Reception

3:30 – 5:30 PM

It’s time to relax and unwind. Grab a drink and network with U.S. Chamber of Commerce staff and your fellow Summit attendees as you discuss the day’s highlights.

Destination DC: Monuments Night Tour (Optional)

7:00 – 10:00 PM

Washington, D.C. is one of the most beautiful cities in the world! Join us for a unique, breathtaking experience during this entertaining, nighttime tour. Learn about
famous American leaders who helped shape the United States. Visit monuments and memorials like the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials, the unprecedented Vietnam
Veterans Memorial, and more.

TUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 12

Yoga Warm-Up

Presented by Balance Gym

7:00 – 7:45 AM

Start your morning off on the right foot! Join us for an invigorating yoga class featuring one of the District’s top fitness instructors from Balance Gym. All fitness levels
are welcome.

Onsite Check-In

7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Stop by the registration desk to pick up your Summit badge and meet other attendees.

Networking Breakfast

7:30 – 9:00 AM

Jump start your day with a healthy breakfast and connect with the fellow attendees you’ll be learning alongside.

Explore Small Biz Solutions Marketplace

7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Stop by the Small Biz Solutions Marketplace to experience the interactive booths and connect with our Summit sponsors. Learn about small business solutions designed
to help take your business to the next level. This is the perfect place to power up, exchange ideas, and makes new connections.

Opening Mainstage

Presented by T-Mobile

9:00 – 10:15 AM

Disrupting an Industry with Customer Centric Innovation

Industry disrupter Mike Katz of T-Mobile shares how listening to your customers can not only help your business grow – it can shape your industry. Marcus Lemonis,
entrepreneur and host of CNBC’s “The Profit”, will join Mike Katz for this dynamic conversation around small business and 100% customer-inspired innovation.

Networking Break in Small Biz Solutions Marketplace

10:15 – 10:30 AM

Experience interactive booths and talk with sponsors and other attendees in the Small Biz Solutions Marketplace.

Mainstage Panel Discussion (Policy and Advocacy Track)

10:30 – 11:15 AM

How the States Stack Up: Your State’s Lawsuit Climate and How It Affects Small Businesses
The U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform will unveil its 2017 Lawsuit Climate Survey which ranks all 50 states according to the fairness of their liability systems. A
state’s lawsuit climate—and litigation abuse—impacts small businesses especially. Join a discussion on these issues among important stakeholders, including state
policymakers and small businesses.

Lisa Rickard, President, U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform; President, Workforce Freedom Initiative; Executive Vice President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Small Business Master Classes (Concurrent Sessions)

11:30 – 12:15 PM

Small Business Saturday Champions (Business Leadership & Management Track)

Erin Maxwell, Director of Small Business Saturday, American Express
Chuck Ghoorah, Co-Founder and President, Cvent, Inc.
Maggie O’Neill, CEO and Co-Founder, SWATCHROOM

User Driven Growth: The Mobile Marketing Era (Innovation in Business Track)
Brian Donahue, Founder and CEO, Craft Media Digital
Clay McDaniel, COO, Ripl
Daniel Russell, Digital Marketing Manager, Go Fish Digital Lymari Morales, Managine Director, Editorial and Insights, Atlantic Media Strategies

Opening New Doors: Opportunities in Government & Corporate Contracts (Policy and Advocacy Track)
Hector Barretto, Chairman, The Latino Coalition
Emily Harman, Director of the Office of Small Business Programs, U.S. Department of the Navy
Susannah Raheb, Vice President, Lockheed Martin
Networking Luncheon

12:15 – 2:00 PM

Grab lunch and connect with fellow attendees as you engage in roundtable discussions on topics of interest to small business owners.

Fireside Chat: The Importance of Tax Reform for Small Business

2:00 – 2:30 PM

Linda McMahon, Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration

Thomas J. Donohue, President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Small Business Master Classes (Concurrent Sessions)

2:45 – 3:30 PM

Retaining a Winning Team and Workplace Culture (Business Leadership & Management Track)
Todd Marks, President and CEO, MindGrub
Jeff Rosenberger, COO of Guideline

Intelligent Growth: E-Commerce Marketing for Small Business (Business Growth & Development Track)

Understanding Today’s Small Business Policy Landscape (Policy and Advocacy Track)
Chris Massey, Head of Global and Government Relations & Public Policy, Square
Todd McCracken, President, National Small Business Association
Thomas Sullivan, Vice President, Small Business Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Chris Wheat, Director of Business Research, JPMorgan Chase Institute

Mainstage Fireside Chat

From Idea to Enterprise: Using Innovation to Change the Business World

3:45 – 4:15 PM

Sara LaFleur, Founder and CEO, MM.LaFleur

Closing Mainstage Keynote

Gutsy Leadership: The “Skinny” on How to Build a Business

4:15 – 5:00 PM

Bethenny Frankel, Skinnygirl Founder and Shark Tank’s Newest Judge

Small Business Mentoring

3:00 – 5:00 PM

Connect with experienced, business advisors from SCORE to gain targeted feedback on your small business needs. One-on-sessions will last for approximately 45
minutes. Advance registration is required. Space is limited.

Dream Big Awards Celebration

6:30 – 9:00 PM

Join us for an unforgettable night as we celebrate the finalists of the 2017 Dream Big Small Business of the Year Awards program! In our search to find the top small
businesses in America, we’ve narrowed the list to eighteen outstanding small businesses. Meet the owners of these standout companies and find out who will take home
the title of “Dream Big Small Business of the Year” and a $25,000 cash prize. The evening will feature a plated dinner, live entertainment, and dancing. Cocktail or
business attire is encouraged.

WEDNESDAY | SEPTEMBER 13

Buses depart to Capitol Hill for Main Street Ambassadors program

8:00 – 8:30 AM

Main Street Ambassadors Hill Day: Kick-Off Session

8:00 – 9:00 AM

The Main Street Ambassadors Hill Day is a grassroots initiative designed to help advocate your legislative priorities on Capitol Hill, while educating Members of
Congress on the power of small business. Learn how to advocate for the small business community and build relationships with your Congressional leaders.

Small Business Mentoring (Optional)

9:00 – 12:00 PM

Location: Omni Shoreham Hotel

Connect with experienced business advisors to gain targeted feedback on your small business needs. Advance registration is required.

Main Street Ambassadors Hill Day

10:00 – 11:30 AM

Join your fellow attendees on Capitol Hill to advocate to Members of Congress on behalf of the small business community. After your meeting, take a group picture on
the steps of the U.S. Capitol building.

Note: Meetings with Members of Congress will be scheduled in advance. A scheduling team will be on site to help coordinate your appointment.

Buses Return to Omni Shoreham Hotel

11:30 – 12:00 PM

Closing Networking Luncheon

12:00 – 1:15 PM

Grab lunch and reflect on an incredible, three-day experience at the Small Business Summit.

contact us

202-463-5381

SBSeries@uschamber.com

1615 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20062-2000

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