Small Business Celebration Candidates' Showcase 2019

The Candidates’ Showcase is the first public event of the 2019 Small Business Celebration. The applicants for the 2019 Small Business of the Year Award receive a display table to showcase their products/services and their company culture. The Candidates Showcase attracts between 800-1,000 people each year.

The Sprint Festival Plaza at Union Station will be filled with Small Business Award Candidate display tables from 5-7 p.m. for big-time networking. This is the place where you can meet decision-makers from some of the region's best and brightest small businesses.

Complimentary parking in the four story Union Station Parking Garage located off Pershing Road and Broadway on the west side of Union Station. Handicap parking is available in the parking lot located directly in front of Union Station.

Thank you to all of our 2019 Small Business Celebration Sponsors!

Our Small Business Programming Presenting Sponsors for 2019 are Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, and KCP&L. Candidates’ Showcase Presenting Sponsor is American Century Investments. Top 10 Think Tank Presenting Sponsor is Bank Midwest. Awards Luncheon Presenting Sponsor is Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Executive Sponsor is SS&C/DST. Partner Level Sponsors are Google and Union Station. Associate Level Sponsors are Bank of Blue Valley, CBIZ/MHM, Country Club Bank, Enterprise Bank & Trust, Mazuma Credit Union, Staples Business Advantage, US Bank, and UMB