Third Annual Small Business Summit returns March 19 at SUNY Morrisville.

The Madison County Rural EQ Small Business Summit will be held March 19 at SUNY Morrisville; the third annual event features panels, a Micron-focused lunchtime keynote, interactive roundtables and complimentary headshots for attendees.

The Madison County Rural EQ Small Business Summit will take place March 19 at SUNY Morrisville. This is the event's third consecutive year. The summit brings together local, state and national business experts to support rural small businesses and entrepreneurs. Organizers say the event aims to reduce isolation and increase access to resources for rural business owners. Key details: - Date and location: March 19 at SUNY Morrisville. - Hosted by the Madison County Rural Equity Group with partners including The HUB, North Central Small Business Development Center, U.S. Small Business Administration, SUNY Morrisville, SCORE Central NY and the WISE Women's Business Center. - Program elements include panels on small business lending, modern marketing, insurance, growing agriculture businesses, grants, workforce and trades, certifications, and changes in the business law environment. - A lunchtime keynote will focus on Micron and what local businesses need to know about related opportunities. - Attendees can receive a complimentary headshot from a local photographer courtesy of Madison County Tourism, and the day concludes with facilitated, participant-driven roundtable discussions on topics such as funding, marketing, hiring, government contracting, farm diversification, technology/AI and local resources. - Sponsors named for the event include Madison County IDA, Pursuit, Community Bank, and All Seasonings. Summary: The summit is presented as a chance for rural business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to connect, learn from experts, and discuss practical concerns with peers. Organizers announced that registration is open and that full event details are available through the summit's online event page.