Fontana 2nd Annual Business Summit
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Fontana 2nd Annual Business Summit

Get ready for some serious business talk at the Fontana 2nd Annual Business Summit.

By City of Fontana - Economic Development

Date and time

Location

Jessie Turner Health and Fitness Community Center

15556 Summit Avenue Fontana, CA 92336

Refund Policy

No refunds

Lineup

Agenda

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

Registration & Continental Breakfast

Check-In, grab a light breakfast, and connect with fellow business owners.

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM

Welcome Remarks

Mayor Acquanetta Warren

Welcome remarks from Mayor Acquanetta Warren.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Keynote: Harnessing Food As A Catalyst For Business Growth

Chef Leah Delyte Di Bernardo

9:40 AM - 10:00 AM

Panel 1: Food, Flavor, and Futures: Building Your Business in Fontana

Phil Burum - Deputy City Manager

Cecily Session Goins - Associate Planner

Alexandria Alvidrez - Account Clerk

Get a sneak peek of what is coming to the Forge District! This panel will provide you with all the information on how to start your business here in the City of Fontana.

10:10 AM - 10:20 AM

Join the Fontana Chamber of Commerce

Danielle Holley - Executive Director

Learn about the many benefits that come with joining the Fontana Chamber of Commerce.

10:20 AM - 10:50 AM

Keynote: Starting From Scratch & Saving Your Business

Jay Allis - Business Consultant and Food Expert

Jay will share knowledge on what makes a business successful, common mistakes in the restaurant industry and what you can do today to help your food business succeed, and so much more. Don't miss out...

10:50 AM - 11:20 AM

Panel 2: The Growth Recipe: Funding, and Expanding Your Reach

Jackie Scott - Director IEWBC

Kara Dutton - Vice President Business Community Officer

Brian Kennedy, Jr. - Ecosystem Director

Discover the essential strategies for securing funding, expanding your business, and accessing vital resources for entrepreneurs. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry experts.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Lunch & Learn Session: Sales and Use Tax Reporting

Jennifer Racadio - CDTFA

During the Lunch and Learn Session attendees will have the opportunity to pick between a Sales and Use Tax Reporting session or a social media basics session. The Sales Use and Tax Reporting session ...

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Lunch & Learn Session: Social Media Basics

Valerie Nevarez - Tripepi Smith

During this Lunch and Learn Session attendees will have the opportunity to pick between a Sales and Use Tax Reporting session or a Social Media Basics session. During the social media session attende...

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Presentation: Telling Your Food Story: Creating a Brand Customers Crave

Kevin Bostwick - Creative Director

Learn how to create a brand for your business. This mini course will be taught by Kevin Bostwick from Tripepi Smith. Kevin is an experienced Creative Director and brand designer. He partners with sta...

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM

Lunch/ Panel : Lessons from the Line: Restaurants Share Their Scaling Journey

Juan De La O - La Tapatia Mexican Grill

Victor Cienfuegos - Reino 44

In this session hear from two of Fontana's local restaurant owners. Learn about how they got started in the restaurant business, what it takes to run a business, lessons that they have learned along...

About this event

The City of Fontana is excited to host its Second Annual Fontana Business Summit on August 7, from 8 AM to 12:30 PM, at the Jessie Turner Center. Whether you're a seasoned restaurateur, an aspiring business owner, or someone looking to discover strategies to elevate your business to new heights, this is the event for you.

This year's theme, Beyond the Plate: Turning Passion into Profit, focuses on equipping foodpreneurs with invaluable information to launch or expand their food ventures, whether it's a restaurant, catering business, or food truck. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from successful industry leaders and participate in interactive Q&A sessions designed to provide practical advice and strategies.

Check out this year's panels:

  • Food, Flavor, and Future: Building Your Business in Fontana
  • The Growth Recipe: Funding and Expanding Your Reach
  • Telling Your Food Story: Creating a Brand Customers Crave
  • Lessons from the Line: Restaurants Share Their Scaling Journey


Stay tuned, as more information will be added as it becomes available. The agenda is subject to change. For questions about the Fontana Business Summit, email mcarter@fontanaca.gov.


THE FIRST 50 TO REGISTER WILL RECEIVE A SMALL BUSINESS PLANNER.

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City of Fontana - Economic Development

Join events, workshops and industry meetings to boost your business growth. Fontana's Economic Development Department values local enterprise and offers support tailored to address unique challenges. Nurture strong relations and thrive in a business-friendly ecosystem.

Fontana is OPEN FOR BUSINESS.

$30
Aug 7 · 8:00 AM PDT