Event details
Date: May 19, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: The Department at Hudson's | 1000 Nick Gilbert Way, Detroit, MI 48226
Agenda
Complimentary1 food and drinks available throughout the event.
1:00 pm | Doors open
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Activations and networking
- Marketing workshops: Sign up on-site for a complimentary, personalized marketing workshop led by industry experts to learn best practices in branding and digital marketing.
- Local Chase for Business Marketplace: Visit our marketplace booths to shop with local vendors and receive complimentary giveaways and samples.
- The Solutions Center: Speak with a Chase small business specialist to learn about our innovative banking, payment acceptance and credit card products.
- Headshot photo booths: Stop by our photo booths to get a professional headshot at no cost to you.
- Social Media Builder: Enjoy a dedicated space for attendees to craft and share custom social media posts that highlight your business.
- Octagon Lounge: Relax and network in a comfortable lounge setting while sampling products from local clients.
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Mainstage presentations
- Leadership and Service Excellence presented by Disney Institute: Discover proven strategies on leadership and service excellence that can drive success for your business.
- Small Business Resilience with Liz Wilke: Learn how to navigate opportunities in Detroit's dynamic business landscape based on national and local market trends.
- Raising the Standard with Calvin Johnson, Jr.: Gain practical insights that can help your small business adapt, overcome challenges and thrive in any environment.
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm | Evening reception
- Meet and greet, happy hour, networking and entertainment
