Small Business Expo Chicago 2027 — Where to Stay on June 10

Small Business Expo is America's largest B2B trade show, conference and networking event dedicated to small business owners, entrepreneurs and start-ups. The Chicago edition lands at the Isadore & Sadie Dorin Forum on the University of Illinois campus on June 10, 2027, gathering thousands of owners and decision-makers for a single high-energy day. Attendees move between business-critical workshops, keynote presentations from industry leaders and an exhibitor hall stocked with vendors offering services to help small businesses grow — from marketing and accounting to fintech, HR and AI tools. Speed-networking sessions and the Business Card Exchange make it easy to build new partnerships face to face. Since 2008 Small Business Expo has produced more than 250 live events across major U.S. cities, connecting over 100,000 small-business owners each year. Most city shows, including Chicago, are free to attend, with optional VIP badges for attendees who want to make the most of every session. If you're travelling in for the day, staying near the Dorin Forum on Chicago's Near West Side keeps you close to the show floor and to downtown's restaurants and transit links.