2024 Los Angeles Region Small Business Summit

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.

By Department of Economic Opportunity

Select date and time

Thursday, May 30 · 8:30am - 1:30pm PDT

Location

Los Angeles

Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA

Agenda

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Opening Remarks - 5/23 Long Beach

Presentation of Small Business Grant Award

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Entrepreneurship Upward Mobility


Growing a business at all stages. From small businesses to sidewalk vendors, learn about the free resources available and upcoming opportunities to help take your business to the next level!

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Keynote by Microsoft on How AI Can Transform Your Small - Medium Business

12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Boosting Your Workforce


Maintaining a growing and strong workforce. Resources to help hire, train, manage, retain, and pay for employees. Also learn tips and strategies for addressing today's employment regulations and cha...

12:45 PM - 1:25 PM

Build Wealth and Financial Stability


Strengthen your business's financial health. Learn about financial planning, get tips for addressing debt and credit challenges, access capital from different sources, and find out how to build sust...

1:30 PM - 2:10 PM

Seize Procurement Opportunities


Diversify and grow your business with government contracts. Learn about upcoming contracting opportunities, tips for bidding and becoming contract ready!

2:10 PM - 2:50 PM

Reinvisioning Your Non-Profit


Expanding your organizations reach by building capacity.

About this event

L os Angeles Region Small Business Summit

Presented by the County of Los Angeles in celebration of National Small Business Month


New Speakers Added!

Join the County of Los Angeles for this year's Small Business Summit. This free in-person series of events seek 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!


Don't miss out on your chance to enter a raffle for Microsoft products! Must be present to win!


This is a multi-day event that will be held on the following dates:

Thursday, May 23, 2024 (L.A. County & Sunstone)*

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

AI is all over the headlines! Join Microsoft for a keynote and Q&A on how AI can transform your Small - Medium Business.

Don't miss out on your chance to enter a raffle for Microsoft products! Must be present to win!


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:


Microsoft Activation: Discover top AI use cases, address key concerns, and get free resources to jumpstart your AI journey.


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 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.


Procurement Support: Connect to procurement experts from Federal, State, and County 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

Free Parking!


Food and Drinks

Snacks and refreshments will be available!

The Small Business Summit on Thursday, May 23, 2024 - The Reef on the Water will be hosted in partnership with:

Frequently asked questions

Is there food and drinks available?

Light refreshments will be available during opening remarks at no-cost. Food trucks will be available for meal purchase.

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