Small Business Resource Fair in Salem

Thursday, April 30th, 2026 | 10AM to 1PM
Salem Five Bank Community Room
210 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970

You are cordially invited to join Salem Five as we host a special in-person Small Business Resource Fair. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a current business owner looking to grow, this event is designed to empower you with knowledge and connections.

This is a great opportunity to hear from SBA leadership on the state of small businesses, listen to inspiring stories from fellow small business owners, gain insight into securing funding for your business, and discover the various resources available to grow your business through two engaging panel discussions.

You’ll also have the chance to connect one-on-one with representatives from federal, state, and local organizations ready to offer guidance in lending, marketing, technical assistance, and more. Light refreshments will be served.

EVENT AGENDA
10AM to 10:15AM: Event Check-In/Networking
10:15AM to 10:45AM: Opening Event Remarks featuring SBA MA District Office District Director Keegan Shepardson; Business Owner Irma Chez of Precise Management; Business Owner Rosa Feliz of Pefel Consulting and Services
10:45AM to 11:15AM: Access to Capital Panel featuring Salem Five, the SBA, Bay Colony Dev Corp, and Ascendus
11:15AM to 11:45AM: Getting to Know Your Resources Panel featuring the SBA, SCORE, Small Business Development Center, and Boston Business Mentors
11:45AM to 1PM: Open Networking with over 15 available organizations and Salem Five resources