Entrepreneurs, business owners, and aspiring business leaders are invited to mark their calendars for one of Essex County’s premier business networking and educational events of the year—the Essex County Small Business Summit 2026.

Hosted by the Essex County Small Business Development Office, the summit will bring together local entrepreneurs, business resource partners, industry experts, and community leaders for a morning focused on helping small businesses network, learn, grow, and succeed.

Whether you’re launching a new venture, looking to expand your existing business, or searching for valuable resources and connections, this summit will provide opportunities to engage with experts, discover new programs, and connect with fellow entrepreneurs from across Essex County

Get Free Assistance with Government Contracting

The APEX Accelerator Team will discuss the free services offered to small business owners when exploring government contracting opportunities.

PLEASE NOTE: Once you have registered, you will be sent access details to join the webinar in a separate email.

Learn from the experts

The Essex County Small Business Development Office is committed to supporting entrepreneurs by connecting them with the resources, education, and opportunities they need to build strong, sustainable businesses. This summit is another opportunity to bring the small business community together to inspire innovation, strengthen partnerships, and support economic growth throughout Essex County.

Additional event details, speakers, exhibitors, and registration information will be announced soon. Be sure to save the date and plan to join us for an engaging morning dedicated to helping your business thrive.

This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense and partially funded by the County of Union, New Jersey