Aetna®, a CVS Health® company, is a health benefits carrier with a long history serving businesses big and small. Since 2018, Aetna has been a part of CVS Health, helping us build differentiated benefits for our members. Today, we specialize in offering competitive coverage options to new and growing businesses in states across the country. If you’re ready to offer health benefits to your employees, learn more at www.discoveraetna.com/afa.

Amazon Small Business Academy is a free one-stop digital resource center for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners to help start, build, or launch their businesses online. Get access to our podcast, webinars, live Q&As, events, and more—all at no cost to you. Whether you’re curious about starting your own business or looking to expand, we’re here to help. Learn more at www.smallbusiness.amazon.

BELAY Financial Solutions helps small business owners make confident decisions with clear, accurate financial insight. We provide flexible, U.S.-based accounting support that adapts as your business grows. From dedicated bookkeepers and payroll support to fractional CFO leadership, BELAY matches you with the right financial professional for your stage, industry, and complexity. Our scalable approach moves you from financial uncertainty to control, improving cash flow visibility, planning, and accountability. With BELAY, you gain a trusted financial partner and an accounting team built to support sustainable growth and your long-term vision for today’s competitive small business landscape. Learn more about how BELAY can help your business  here.

Block Advisors helps small businesses succeed with year-round tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, and business formation services designed specifically for entrepreneurs. Their certified small business tax professionals provide personalized guidance to help owners save time, maximize deductions, and stay compliant as they grow. Learn more at blockadvisors.com .

Bitdefender provides cybersecurity solutions with leading security efficacy, performance and ease of use to small and medium businesses, mid-market enterprises and consumers. Bitdefender Ultimate Small Business Security is an all-in-one cybersecurity solution tailored for small businesses with up to 25 employees and no dedicated IT staff. Learn more at bitdefender.com.

Constant Contact delivers for small businesses and nonprofits with powerful tools that simplify and amplify digital marketing. Whether it's driving sales, growing a customer base, or engaging an audience, we deliver the performance and guidance to build strong connections and generate powerful results. For more information, visit www.constantcontact.com

Equitable, a principal franchise of Equitable Holdings, Inc.  (NYSE: EQH), has been one of America’s leading financial services providers since 1859. With the mission to help clients secure their financial well-being, Equitable provides advice, protection and retirement strategies to individuals, families and small businesses. Equitable has more than 8,000 employees and Equitable Advisors financial professionals and serves more than 4 million clients across the country. Please visit equitable.com for more information.

FranNet assists individuals with the entire franchise process – from franchising an existing business to purchasing or selling a franchise. FranNet is committed to providing continuous marketing, business, and operational support so that they may be looked upon as the most knowledgeable, professional, and successful franchise consultants in the industry.

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is an investment to help small businesses grow and create jobs by providing them with greater access to business education, support services, and pathways to capital for growth-oriented entrepreneurs. Through the tuition-free program, participants gain practical skills across topics like financial statements, negotiations, marketing, and management, and receive the tools to develop an actionable growth plan for growth – at no cost.

GS1 US® enables companies to power their supply chains to deliver safe, consistent, authentic, and trusted experiences. Best known as a source for UPC barcodes, GS1 is a not-for-profit, global data standards organization that creates a common language for companies to identify, capture, and share trusted data that links their physical and digital supply chains. Millions of businesses around the world power commerce with GS1 Standards. Learn more at www.gs1us.org.

For decades, HP has been a trusted technology partner around the world. The HP Z Workstations and Solutions portfolio offers high-performance laptops, desktops, and solutions engineered to drive the most demanding professional workflows.

Running a small business means juggling a lot—emails, meetings, documents—you name it. Microsoft 365 Copilot helps keep everything organized by taking notes, creating summaries, and drafting messages, so nothing slips through the cracks. It's like having an extra set of hands when you need them most—plus a creative partner for crafting compelling content and an analyst to pull valuable insights from your data. Learn more at microsoft.com/copilot.

Nutshell is an intuitive CRM designed for small businesses, helping them save time and close deals faster. It seamlessly combines sales management, marketing automation, and actionable insights into one platform. By automating busywork and eliminating the complexity of managing fragmented tools, Nutshell empowers entrepreneurs with clear visibility into their pipeline and revenue. Learn more at www.nutshell.com.

OpenAI Academy helps people everywhere learn how to use AI to solve real problems and unlock new opportunities in their work, schools, and communities. Through free workshops, online resources, and hands-on events, the Academy builds AI literacy and skills for learners of all backgrounds—from teachers and small-business owners to developers and nonprofit leaders. It’s part of OpenAI’s broader effort to ensure that AI benefits everyone by empowering people to use these tools to create, innovate, and drive economic progress.

Piermont Bank is a digital commercial bank with a mission to serve fast-growing companies at the speed they need. Entrepreneur-led and tech-forward, we offer a fully digital experience coupled with meaningful banker relations. We believe in being a partner for enterprising companies, acting as a funding catalyst for mid-market innovation and growth. Piermont’s financial solutions and expertise empower our business community to thrive. At Piermont, we are purpose-driven, responsive and practical, delivering integrated and flexible solutions that create value for clients in today’s fast-changing economy.

With over 50 years of experience, Progressive Casualty Ins. Co. & Affiliates offers a full range of business insurance products featuring competitive rates and first-class service. They offer customized insurance solutions for both heavy and light commercial vehicles, as well as business insurance coverages including general and professional liability, workers’ compensation, business owners’ policies, and more. Progressive is a Fortune 100 company and trusted by thousands of small business owners to protect their livelihoods.

Tailor Brands is the world’s first AI powered businessbuilder platform, dedicated to helping anyone become business owners quickly, affordably, and confidently. From forming LLCs and getting your registered agent, to managing your business compliance and financials, Tailor Brands offers a suite of AIpowered tools that guide aspiring entrepreneurs every step of the way. With the experience of engaging millions of prospective business owners, Tailor Brands is now redefining entrepreneurship for the AI era. The company is helping anyone shape their future by building a business and creating a simple path to financial independence.

Truist Financial Corporation is a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities. Truist has leading market share in many high-growth markets in the country, and offers a wide range of services including retail, small business and commercial banking; asset management; capital markets; commercial real estate; corporate and institutional banking; insurance; mortgage; payments; specialized lending; and wealth management. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Truist is a top 10 U.S. commercial bank.

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready offers free, personalized access to over 50 online courses - available in English and Spanish - workshops led by industry experts, small group coaching, virtual and in-person community events, and the opportunity to apply for grant funding. Learn more at Verizon

Visa is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and governments across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payment network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at VISA