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[Live webinar] Emerging 2026 trends: Insights and predictions from local business owners

ericamaki — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:24:07 GMT

Running a business shouldn’t feel like a guessing game — which includes preparing for the year ahead. Square polled business owners on the trends they expect to shape 2026, and this webinar dives deep into the signals that matter.

Join us to hear the moves operators across industries are making now — and the shifts they’re preparing for in 2026.

What you’ll learn:

Industry predictions across food and beverage, retail, beauty, and professional services
How business owners are adapting to economic shifts and evolving consumer behavior
How AI, automation, and other tech can help you manage costs, attract customers, and grow

Speakers:

Ryan Cole, CEO/Partner, Hi Neighbor Hospitality Group
René de la Garza, Founder of Brow Down Studio and Brow Down Studio Pro
Matt Kochanowski, Product Marketing Lead, Square

Re: [Live webinar] Emerging 2026 trends: Insights and predictions from local business owners

rtfulk — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:22:56 GMT

I would love to attend, but we are participating in a fashion show for our clothing line on that day.

Re: [Live webinar] Emerging 2026 trends: Insights and predictions from local business owners

JessPoynter — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:16:48 GMT

wish I could join but I am already booked with clients. Will there be a replay perhaps?

Re: [Live webinar] Emerging 2026 trends: Insights and predictions from local business owners

ericamaki — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:32:00 GMT

Yes, we'll record and share that!

Re: [Live webinar] Emerging 2026 trends: Insights and predictions from local business owners

ericamaki — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:31:20 GMT

Hi @JessPoynter, yes we'll share the recording afterwards to all registrants. Go ahead and register and keep an eye out for the recording. The link in this post will also redirect to the recording after the live webinar. You'll want to listen in to this convo!

Re: [Live webinar] Emerging 2026 trends: Insights and predictions from local business owners

ericamaki — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:34:37 GMT

Hi @rtfulk that sounds exciting! Go ahead and register anyway and we'll send you the recording to watch later!

Re: [Live webinar] Emerging 2026 trends: Insights and predictions from local business owners

rtfulk — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:27:41 GMT

We work The Florida Strawberry Festival, Plant City is the Winter strawberry capital and they have probably the biggest fair in Florida to celebrate the end of strawberry season. We've been trying for years get in the fashion show they have with our kids wear and this year they called and invited us to attend. Never turn down free publicity. I'll register to watch later.

Re: [Live webinar] Emerging 2026 trends: Insights and predictions from local business owners

cadresalon — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 02:05:09 GMT

Sorry to have missed this. Is there a recording you can share?

Re: [Live webinar] Emerging 2026 trends: Insights and predictions from local business owners

ericamaki — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:13:44 GMT

Hi @cadresalon the original link above will now take you to the recording! https://squareup.com/us/en/events/2026-local-predictions-webinar-q126?page=community