Let's Grow Glendale Small Business Summit 2025

Join us for the 2025 "Let's Grow Glendale" Small Business Summit– a dynamic, one-day event designed to empower entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals with the tools, strategies, and connections needed to unlock growth, innovation, and opportunity.

Learn from Industry Experts How to:

• Access to Business Resources and Capital
• AI-Powered Marketing Tactics, Tools, and Strategies
• Gain Insights on funding, government contracts

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Registration/ Check-in

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM | Opening Remarks

3:30 PM - 3:45 PM | Breakout Track # 1 (Sessions 1 & 2 Cocurrently)

Track 1:

Funding Your Future: How to Secure Capital for Your Business

Track 2:

Marketing on Autopilot: How AI Can Drive Leads & Boost Sales

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM | Networking Break

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | Breakout Track (Session 3 & 4 Cocurrently)

Track 3:

The Profit Playbook: Strategies for Growth & Long-Term Success

Track 4:

Certified for Success: Winning 6 & 7- Figure Government Contracts

4:45 PM -6:30 PM | Networking & Closing

Need funding to start or grow your business? Join an expert-led panel at the SBDC Los Angeles Small Business Summit to explore loans, grants, and investor strategies.

Funding shouldn’t be a barrier to success. Whether you're a startup or an established business, this session will equip you with the tools and insights to secure capital with confidence.

Khalid Robinson will guide you through his AI-powered marketing toolkit (Perplexity AI, Google Notebook, and ChatGPT), sharing real-world examples, ready-to-use prompts, and proven workflows. No technical experience is needed—just bring your business goals and leave with actionable strategies you can implement immediately.

Plus, you’ll gain access to an exclusive resource-sharing community to exchange ideas and success stories with fellow business owners after the event.

Growing a business is one thing—making it profitable and sustainable is another! Join expert Eddy Sumar to discover smart strategies for increasing revenue, managing costs, and building lasting financial success in any economic climate.

Eddy Sumar will share proven, practical strategies that help small business owners scale with confidence while safeguarding their bottom line. Walk away with actionable insights and a clear roadmap to grow your business smartly and sustainably.

Billions in government contracts are reserved for women-owned businesses, creating a huge opportunity for growth. Join Lizzy Okoro Davidson from the Women’s Business Center Pasadena to learn how certification can help you secure 6 & 7-figure contracts. This session will break down the process, share insider strategies, and highlight real success stories to help you land high-value deals. Don’t miss this chance to turn certification into a powerful tool for business success!

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, assisted listening devices, sign language translation, and Braille transcripts are available upon request.

Contact the Economic Development Office at 818-548-2005 at least 72 hours (three business days) before the event for requests regarding sign langu
age translation and Braille transcription services.

Assisted listening devices are available same day upon request. Additionally, if you require any foreign language interpretation, please contact the Economic Development Division at least 72 hours (three business days) before the event.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles Glendale, 800 North Central Avenue, Glendale, United States