Joe Starling's Blog: Phoenix, Charlotte, Miami Among Business Destinations This Week

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If you’re going out of town on business this week, you may be headed for Phoenix, Charlotte or Miami. Those are three big destinations for business events this week.

Phoenix, of course, is the home of CRM provider Infusionsoft. And next week is the company’s ICON16 event (see details below) with a promised focus on small business this year.

Charlotte and Miami also host business events next week. There are even events happening as far away as the United Arab Emirates, if you’re traveling out of the country. And there are, of course, plenty of online events coming too. But for now, please start by checking our featured events below.

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

ICON16
March 2, 2016, Phoenix, Ariz.

ICON16, held by Infusionsoft, is where the most successful entrepreneurs in the small business community come together to roll up their sleeves and shape the future of their businesses. Work with experts to develop your strategy, set goals, and implement the campaigns that will blow them away. Get into the biggest annual event in small business, and invest in your most transformative year yet.

Webinar: Women’s Small Business Outlook 2016
March 8, 2016, Online

In connection with International Women’s Day, Biz2Credit, along with Moderator Anita Campbell, CEO of Small Business Trends, will host its Women’s Small Business Outlook 2016 webinar on Tuesday, March 8, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. (EST). A panel of experts will cover topics of importance to women entrepreneurs. Discussion topics include: The growth of women-owned businesses in 2015 and beyond, the gender gap in small business financing and funding programs designed for female entrepreneurs, how to select the business format (corporation vs. LLC) that best fits your company and more.

2016 Affiliate Management Days Conference
April 3, 2016, San Francisco, Calif.

Affiliate Management Days San Francisco 2016 is the “must attend” event for marketing managers and everyone responsible for their company’s affiliate marketing strategy, management and operations. Whether you have an existing affiliate program or you are creating a new initiative, AM Days offers you the most valuable insight into how other online retailers are successfully implementing and managing their affiliate programs. Use this 15% off discount code “SBTAMD15” to receive a discount on your registration!

Small Business Market Expo
May 21, 2016, Atlanta, Ga.

Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with small businesses, market your organization and tap into a network of entrepreneurs, service providers, financial organizations, business coaches, and franchises.
#SBMExpo
Discount Code
VIP (25% off)

DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award
June 14, 2016, Washington, DC

The DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Sam’s Club®, celebrates the success of small business and honors its contributions to America’s economic growth. The Small Business of the Year, 7 regional finalists, and 100 Blue Ribbon winners will be honored on June 14 during America’s Small Business Summit in Washington, D.C. There are two ways to participate: 1. Nominate a local small business that’s making a big impact in its community. 2. Apply directly if you are a small business that’s committed to your community, employees, and customers.