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[title]Chase for Business empowers entrepreneurs to grow through a signature event series designed to meet business owners where they are and foster connections. The program combines The Experience, a locally focused roadshow, with Make Your Move Summit, an annual two-day event that brings together business owners. Together, these events offer a dynamic mix of workshops, coaching and networking opportunities that support founders across industries and across the country.
Chicago brought this to life at Make Your Move Summit, gathering creative restaurateurs, tech innovators and retail pioneers to compare strategies and build relationships. The event featured sessions focused on resilience and leadership, emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and the latest small business trends. Attendees participated in interactive workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions designed to turn ideas into actionable next steps. The city’s blend of neighborhood ingenuity and big-league ambition came through in conversations that favored tactics over theory.
The Experience events bring that energy to local markets throughout the year. Each stop features a Chase for Business Marketplace that showcases local entrepreneurs, an evening networking event and mainstage presentations from business leaders and renowned athletes. Programming is built for immediate impact—owners learn from peers, connect with mentors and leave equipped with practical tools they can apply immediately.
Recent stops show how the program tailors its approach to each market. In Boston, founders from biotech, digital marketplaces and creative sectors shared how they test ideas, hire early teams and navigate fast-moving categories. In Miami in 2023, hospitality, tech and creative communities came together with a focus on global connections and optimism for the future. Each city brings its own strengths, yet the through line is consistent—practical learning, open dialogue and connections that last.
“Chase exists to do more than offer financial solutions,” said Ben Walter, CEO, Chase Business Banking. “We are here to champion business owners, fuel their ambitions and create spaces where they can find inspiration. And that’s what we’re doing with our signature events.”
Across both formats—Experience events and Summit—the goal is the same: build communities that support entrepreneurs well beyond the event itself. Past attendees have connected with mentors and established partnerships that have helped them launch new ventures, improve marketing and strengthen operations. The emphasis on peer connection is deliberate—business owners benefit from advice delivered by people who have faced similar choices and found ways forward.
“Great businesses aren’t built in isolation. They’re built through collaboration and shared knowledge,” Walter said. “Our role is to help open doors, connect the dots and empower entrepreneurs with the insights and partnerships they need to move forward.”
Three years in, the program has momentum. The Experience brings hands-on learning and local networking directly to business owners in their own communities. Make Your Move Summit gathers the national community for two focused days. Together, they offer entrepreneurs a clear path to learn, connect and grow. Make Your Move Summit will be in Atlanta next October and The Experience dates will be announced at a later time. For resources and updates on upcoming events, visit www.chase.com/business.
For entrepreneurs in Chicago, Boston, New York, Miami and beyond, the message is simple. These events are designed to help you move faster. You’ll discover practical sessions, real coaching, a marketplace that lifts local brands and a network that extends well beyond the venue. Wherever you are building, Chase for Business has created a space where your business can take the next step.
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