SHOWCASE ATLANTA
Upcoming Events
Business Readiness Loan Fund - Instagram Live Session with Invest Atlanta
Registration link coming soon.
Business Readiness Loan Fund - Live Session with Invest Atlanta
The Invest Atlanta Small Business Resources Q & A webinar occurs on the third Tuesday of each month, January through November. During the first 60 minutes of the Q & A webinar, attendees receive program details and eligibility requirements for Invest Atlanta Small Business programs. These incentives are designed to assist in starting, sustaining and scaling your business. The remaining 30 minutes are devoted to questions from attendees and answers from Invest Atlanta Small Business Development Team members. The same information is offered at each session, however the questions from attendees will vary and on occasion special guest partners will offer insightful business advice during the webinar.
Register: https://investatlanta.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U8nwpFoMQgu9zcrY6PHFvQ#/registration
Square - Accepting All Forms of Payment
Presented by Square
In this session, Square will walk participants through how to accept every major form of payment—safely and efficiently. From chip cards and contactless payments to mobile wallets and online checkout, learn how Square’s tools help streamline sales, reduce friction at the point of purchase, and make it easier for customers to pay how they choose.
To register for this event, please create an account on the Small Business Readiness Platform - An all-in-one readiness experience powered by Showcase Atlanta partners.
After you create your account, visit the “Upcoming Events” section to register for this virtual live session. showcase.businessboostatl.com
Meet the Money People Summit with Urban League of Greater Atlanta
Knowledge of capital resources for small business growth is invaluable. Acknowledgement of this truth is the driving force behind ULGA’s Meet the Money People. Attendees learn and explore ways to attain funding via venture capital, angel investors, grants, and loans. Many small business owners in the communities we serve rarely have the chance for face-to-face involvement with “the money people,” nor have they had access to relationships with financial institutions they can call on in times of disruption. This event changes that.
Purchase tickets: https://ulgatl.org/mtmp/
Citizens Trust Bank - 5 Cs of Credit and How to get Access
Presented by Citizens Trust Bank
Understanding credit is key to building and growing your business. In this session, Citizens Trust Bank will break down the 5 Cs of Credit—Character, Capacity, Capital, Collateral, and Conditions—and explain how lenders use them to evaluate loan applications. Participants will also learn practical steps to improve their creditworthiness and gain access to funding.
To register for this event, please create an account on the Small Business Readiness Platform - An all-in-one readiness experience powered by Showcase Atlanta partners.
After you create your account, visit the “Upcoming Events” section to register for this virtual live session. showcase.businessboostatl.com
Momentus Capital Program Overview
Presented by Momentus Capital
This session will introduce participants to Momentus Capital’s approach to supporting diverse entrepreneurs and community-centered small businesses. Attendees will learn about available funding programs, technical assistance, and capacity-building resources designed to help businesses grow sustainably and equitably. Whether you're just getting started or looking to scale, this overview will provide insight into how Momentus Capital can be a strategic partner on your journey.
To register for this event, please create an account on the Small Business Readiness Platform - An all-in-one readiness experience powered by Showcase Atlanta partners.
After you create your account, visit the “Upcoming Events” section to register for this virtual live session. showcase.businessboostatl.com
World Cup Cyber Readiness
Presented by Cyber Alliance
With major global events like the World Cup, cyber threats tend to increase. In this session, Cyber Alliance will share essential tips on how to protect your devices, data, and digital presence before and during the tournament. Learn how to spot common scams, secure your networks, and keep your personal or business information safe.
To register for this event, please create an account on the Small Business Readiness Platform - An all-in-one readiness experience powered by Showcase Atlanta partners.
After you create your account, visit the “Upcoming Events” section to register for this virtual live session. showcase.businessboostatl.com
Showcase Atlanta Workforce Expo
Need staff? Looking for work?
Showcase Atlanta’s Workforce Expo connects employers and job seekers to help businesses prepare for peak event periods, and build stronger teams beyond them.
Learn more: https://showcaseatlanta.com/workforce-expo
Showcase Atlanta Workforce Expo
Need staff? Looking for work?
Showcase Atlanta’s Workforce Expo connects employers and job seekers to help businesses prepare for peak event periods, and build stronger teams beyond them.
Learn more: https://showcaseatlanta.com/workforce-expo
Square Banking
Presented by Square
In this session, Square will showcase its suite of banking tools designed to help small businesses manage cash flow, access capital, and grow sustainably. From business checking and savings to Square Loans, participants will learn how the platform supports everyday financial operations. The session will also feature one or two entrepreneurs who have successfully used Square’s ecosystem to fund and grow their businesses.
To register for this event, please create an account on the Small Business Readiness Platform - An all-in-one readiness experience powered by Showcase Atlanta partners.
After you create your account, visit the “Upcoming Events” section to register for this virtual live session. showcase.businessboostatl.com
Huntington Bank Loan Program Overview
Presented by Huntington Bank
In this session, Huntington Bank will provide an overview of their small business loan programs, including eligibility requirements, application tips, and how their lending options can support business growth. Whether you're just getting started or looking to expand, learn how to prepare and position your business for funding.
To register for this event, please create an account on the Small Business Readiness Platform - An all-in-one readiness experience powered by Showcase Atlanta partners.
After you create your account, visit the “Upcoming Events” section to register for this virtual live session. showcase.businessboostatl.com
FIFA World Cup 2026™ Comes to Atlanta
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest edition of the world’s most popular sporting events yet, with 48 teams vying for soccer’s biggest prize in matches hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The three nations won the right to host in 2018 after a yearlong bidding process. This unprecedented scale brings more attention to the already immensely popular competition, which has traditionally been contested by 32 and hosted by a single nation.
2031 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Final Four
The NCAA men's basketball Final Four is the penultimate round of the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, where only four teams remain. The two winning teams from the semi-final games play each other in a single-elimination game to determine the tournament champion. The NCAA men's basketball tournament is one of the biggest annual sporting events in the United States. The tournament consists of 68 teams that compete in a single-elimination format.
World Cup Forum: Fireside Conversation with Jay Bailey
World Cup Forum fireside conversation featuring honest insights on leadership, business wins, and lessons learned.
2026 Atlanta Black Tech Community Summit by Goodie Nation
As the city prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Atlanta will become a focal point for international investment, corporate engagement, cultural exchange, and economic activity. For the Atlanta Black Tech community, this moment presents both risk and possibility. Without coordination and preparation, opportunity will bypass the community. With intention, alignment, and skill-building, it can become a catalyst for revenue generation, increased visibility, and durable global relationships.
Guided by the theme “We Have Friends Everywhere,” the 2026 summit serves as a strategic gathering to help the community move from vulnerability to leverage. The summit centers on two urgent priorities:
AI Upskilling and Education: equipping Black technologists, founders, operators, community leaders, and students with the knowledge and tools needed to remain competitive, build resilient businesses, and lead in an AI-driven economy.
World Cup Readiness and Opportunity: translating global attention into tangible outcomes for Black-owned tech companies, creatives, and professionals through contracts, partnerships, and long-term relationships.
Atlanta Food and Wine Festival
Since the festival’s inception in 2011, this four-day weekend celebration has been a must-attend, destination event for food enthusiasts from all over the world. With over 200 renowned chefs, sommeliers, mixologists, and industry insiders arriving in Atlanta for a weekend of deliciousness, the festival showcases the best of what the region has to offer. With tens of thousands of visitors, the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival is the place to be to enjoy the best of the South and beyond!
Dragon Con
Dragon Con is the largest multi-media, pop culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film in the universe. Dragon Con has made a significant impact on Atlanta over the Labor Day weekend, drawing tens of thousands of pop culture enthusiasts to the city. Organizers reported that 72,000 fans attended the 2024 convention, with attendees coming from all 50 states and six continents.
Peachtree Road Race
The Atlanta Peachtree Road Race is an annual 6.2-mile (10K) race that features the world’s largest 10K race, featuring amateur and professional runners, as well as a wheelchair race. The race began in 1970 with 150 runners and has been a citywide tradition since, and is sponsored by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
The Peachtree Road Race is an elite race with a World Athletics Label, which means it meets the highest standards for competition. Athletes can earn World Athletics ranking points and compete for some of the sport’s largest prize purses.
Club World Cup Tournament
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is the planned 21st edition of the FIFA Club World Cup, an international club soccer competition organized by FIFA. The tournament is scheduled to be played in the United States from June 15 to July 13, 2025. It is planned to be the first under an expanded format with 32 teams, including the winners of the four previous continental championships.
Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival
The Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival is a celebration of Juneteenth, the oldest nationally recognized commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. It features a celebration of freedom, unity, and equality. The festival includes a parade, live music, food, and cultural activities.
Atlanta Film Festival
The Atlanta Film Festival is a celebration of cinema that features a diverse range of independent films, including animations, documentaries, and short films. The collection represents LGBTQ, Latin American, and Black filmmakers. The festival also involves screenings, workshops, awards ceremonies, and opportunities to meet filmmakers and industry professionals.
Atlanta Dogwood Festival
As a staple in Atlanta for over 80 years, the Atlanta Dogwood Festival represents every kind of art imaginable, with a nationally renowned market that includes sculpture, pottery, jewelry, photography and much more. The festival hosts approximately 200,000 attendees each year.
2025 College Football Playoff National Championship
Atlanta is the first city to repeat as host for the College Football Playoff National Championship. One of the biggest sporting events in the United States, this post-season college football game will determine the national champion of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision for the 2024 football season.