2024 Los Angeles Region Small Business Summit
The County and City of Los Angeles cordially invite you to atted the region's ultimate Small Business Summit.
Location
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Los Angeles, CAAgenda
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Opening Remarks - 5/15 Summit @ Cal State LA
Presentation of Small Business Grant Award
City of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass
10:10 AM - 11:00 AM
Entrepreneurship Upward Mobility
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Boosting Your Workforce
12:45 PM
Build Wealth and Financial Stability
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Seize Procurement Opportunities
About this event
L os Angeles Region Small Business Summit
Presented by the County and City of Los Angeles in celebration of National Small Business Month
Join the County of Los Angeles, City of Los Angeles, and the Los Angeles Mayor's Office for this year's Small Business Summit. This free in-person series of events is a County-City partnership that seeks to help small businesses recover, grow, and thrive by bringing together the Region's top free business resources, services, and programs - all in one place! This event will include panel discussions, a resource expo that convenes all major public and private providers of free business support, on-site free services, and much more!
This is a multi-day event that will be held on the following dates:
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 (L.A. City + L.A. County)*
Expo Opens: 8:30 am | Event: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Cal State Los Angeles
5151 State University Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90032
Featuring a fireside chat with Mayor Karen Bass
Thursday, May 23, 2024 (L.A. County)*
Expo Opens: 8:30 am | Event: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
The Reef on the Water
880 South Harbor Scenic Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802
Thursday, May 30, 2024 (L.A. County)*
Expo Opens: 8:30 am | Event: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Antelope Valley College
3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93536
Benefit from on-site services:
Legal Aid and Consultation: Whether you need help drafting a contract or negotiating, legal help is available to support you through a County/City partnership. Speak to an expert at the event to determine your needs and how we may be able to assist you.
Business Certification Clinic: Certification can be very confusing as different levels of government have different certifications that are not always recognized by all entities. This is your one-stop shop to speak to representatives from City, County, State, and Federal government about the certifications your business qualifies for and how they can help you win contracts from public and private entities!
Business Assessment: Business consultants and counselors will be on-site to provide you with a business assessment to help you determine which services your business needs.
Credit and Debt Consultation: Access to capital starts with a healthy credit score. Learn how to get there with financial counseling and targeted support to small business owners. Get the advice you need to get your business to the next level!
Procurement Support: Connect to procurement experts from Federal, State, County, and City departments. Get answers directly from experts from each level of government that will help you access contracting opportunities.
Panel discussions and Resource providers
Please see the agenda and check back for updates!
Parking Directions
Varies by Location. Directions will be provided to those that RSVP.
Food and Drinks
Light snacks and refreshments will be available!
Frequently asked questions
Light refreshments will be available during opening remarks at no-cost. Food trucks will be available for meal purchase.