2025 Santa Cruz County Small Business Summit

Open to over 200 local small businesses, the daylong conference features more than 20 professionals who will share their expert tips, tools, and resources. Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and gift bag included!

This year’s summit featuring keynote speaker Guy Kawasaki alongside 13 captivating educational sessions, equips attendees with invaluable tools and resources, while nurturing networking opportunities among driven, like-minded individuals! Network & learn from business owners and experts in finance, marketing, business strategy, and more!

Visit www.santacruzsmallbusinesssummit.com to learn more.

Sponsored by: Workforce Santa Cruz County, City of Santa Cruz Economic Developmet, County of Santa Cruz, Cabrillo College, The California Office of Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), Santa Cruz Community Credit Union, Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Administration, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Santa Cruz Works, and Grow America.

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Hosted by Santa Cruz County Small Business Development Center

Logo designed by Rootstock Collective

Santa Cruz SBDC is a Partnership Program with the SBA, administered by the State University of California. Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. All SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. The Norcal Small Business Development Center (SBDC) welcomes all entrepreneurs and business owners. Our events and services are open to anyone interested in small business development.

Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the SBDC at (831) 479-6136 or [email protected].

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Samper Recital Hall, Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, United States