WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AT THE LA SMALL BUSINESS EXPO

Small Business Expo is the BIGGEST business networking event in Los Angeles. Join passionate Los Angeles Business Owners and Entrepreneurs who are eager to learn how to grow their businesses.

When you step into the Small Business Expo in Los Angeles, you’ll join a vibrant community of passionate California business owners and entrepreneurs. They all gather in LA with a common goal: to see their businesses flourish in one of the most bustling regions in the United States.

Our Business Networking Events in Los Angeles offer many benefits to help you stand out, achieve growth, and meet your business goals. It’s the premiere B2B business networking event in LA. Attendees gain access to expert-led workshops, exceptional keynote speakers, and the solutions they truly need to grow. Here’s what else you’ll experience when you attend our business conference in Los Angeles, CA.

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Learn From Leaders in one of the Top Ten Tech Cities in America

In the LA business community, it’s crucial to stay on the cutting edge. After all, you’re competing with Silicon Valley moguls who are constantly at the forefront of innovation. At the LA small business expo, you’ll attend workshops, panels, and sessions designed to keep you current on all things future-forward. From AI innovations to changes in the dynamic marketing landscape, you’ll stay up to date with the trends so you can compete with the biggest brands in Los Angeles.

Hear Success Stories that Inspire Action

All of the speakers, business leaders, and presenters at Small Business Expo LA have been in your shoes. They’ve overcome the hurdles you’re facing today with finesse. Every invited speaker is eager to share what they’ve learned on their journey toward SMB success. We can connect attendees with one-on-one mentoring opportunities, so you walk away with the lessons you personally need to hear right now. Attendees walk away from the conference feeling inspired, with a growth mindset and a willingness to try new things.

Network with Los Angeles Business Leaders

At Small Business Expo, every handshake is an opportunity for growth. By connecting with other business owners and entrepreneurs in LA, you’ll put yourself on the path to building potential collaborations, partnerships, and customer acquisitions. These connections can be crucial in unlocking new revenue generation and growth avenues in a competitive market. Attend speed networking events, make introductions on the expo floor, and take advantage of the Get Dotted® badge system. The connections you build at SBE will continue to serve you long after the expo is over.

Introduce Los Angeles to Your Brand

The first step toward boosting brand visibility, gaining authority, and establishing yourself in LA is showing up at the biggest business networking event in Los Angeles. The expo provides various ways to ensure your brand takes centerstage, allowing you to strike new deals, build new connections, and grow. The more expos you attend, the more visibility you’ll gain, which is why so many businesses attend in multiple cities! It’s an excellent way to grow your reach, make diverse connections, and thrive.

Do you offer a product or service that helps small businesses? Exhibiting at our B2B marketing events is a great opportunity to earn new business. Visit our Exhibitor Information page to learn about Sponsorship and Exhibitor opportunities at the Los Angeles Small Business Expo.

Snag Offers and Promotions Exclusive to the LA Expo

Our business events often feature exclusive offers from vendors and sponsors that can benefit your business. From discounted services to free resources, these offers can save you money and provide the tools you need to grow your business.

Please register for our next Business Event today and unlock the full potential of your business!

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Keynote Speakers

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Abby Malchow Amazon

Abby Malchow is the Manager of Small Business Partnerships & Education at Amazon where she develops and manages partnerships that help drive success for entrepreneurs and small businesses through delivering education, programs, and investments that support...

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John Formica The "Ex-Disney" Guy

John, The “Ex-Disney Guy” and former Disney leader is an internationally known speaker, coach, and author of the top-selling book, “Making The Customer Experience Magical Now!” John has inspired audiences with over 4,000 presentations and keynotes acro...

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Dave Charest Director of Small Business Success, Constant Contact

Dave Charest is Director of Small Business Success at Constant Contact, the online marketing leader trusted by millions of small businesses. In his role, Dave acts as an educator and an advocate for small business leaders, marketing professionals, and nonprofi...

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Workshop Speakers

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Linda Hollander Sponsor Concierge

Linda Hollander has been featured by Inc. and Entrepreneur Magazines as the leading expert on corporate sponsorship. She is the author of book, Corporate Sponsorship in 3 Easy Steps. She is also the CEO of Sponsor Concierge and the Sponsor Secrets Seminar. Her...

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Christine Footit Internal Revenue Service

Chris Footit has been with the IRS for 32 years. She is the Branch Chief for the Tax Outreach, Partnership and Education branch in Communications & Liaison. Prior to her current position, she was a Revenue Officer in Collection for 19 years (1991 – 2009)...

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Navonna Morrison OpenClassrooms

As Director of Workforce Development, my dedication lies in aiding businesses in overcoming their talent hurdles, whether it be addressing skills gaps, enhancing talent productivity, tackling shortages, or advancing DE&I initiatives through educational ini...

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Flora Wang Delta Air Lines

Flora Wang is an experienced International Specialty Sales account executive with six more years of experience with Delta, and she brings twenty years of airline industry knowledge to the field of small and mid-sized enterprise development and management. Her ...

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Raul Barragan Spectrum Reach

With over 20 years of experience in the media industry, I have had the privilege of working with renowned brands such as Procter & Gamble, Walt Disney, Warner Bros., USAA, Toyota, Ford, and MLB. In my early twenties, I joined the United States Army, where ...

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Lucius C. Davis III Franchise Tax Board

Lucius C. Davis III is the Small Business Liaison in the Taxpayers’ Rights Advocate’s Office. He assists with the development of small business education and outreach programs in order to help business owners better understand their income tax requirements...

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Anthony Lopez is a seasoned senior executive renowned for driving organizational growth and spearheading operational excellence in the employer and ICHRA space. With a wealth of experience in scaling teams, fostering key relationships, and overseeing profit an...

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Bree Bacon is the Vice President & General Manager of Employer & Individual at eHealth, your health insurance matchmaker. Before eHealth, Bree held leadership positions at UnitedHealth Group and General Mills. She has her MBA in marketing strategy &...

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Mannette Antill Your Voice Connection

I am a voice, speech, and presence coach for purpose-driven entrepreneurs, an award-winning actor in film and theatre, a theater producer, a teaching artist, and previously a lawyer using my voice and communication skills in courtrooms and Fortune 50 and 500 c...

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Ashley Schaer Your Fractional COO

Ashley Schaer is an ICF-Certified Executive Coach, Accredited Small Business Consultant, and featured co-author in an Amazon #1 International Bestseller series, serving clients as a Fractional COO. With over a decade of leadership experience at the City of ...

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Jenna Fuentes Openclassrooms INC

Jenna is an innovative, creative, and international community partnerships builder and project manager who is passionate about developing people as well as developing interdisciplinary systems and solutions for social impact. Her mission and purpose are to hel...

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Brian Glibkowski Answer Intelligence (AQ)™

Dr. Brian Glibkowski's research on Answer Intelligence (AQ)™ addresses a critical gap in understanding questions and answers. Despite extensive knowledge of question types, there are no established answer typologies. This lack persists throughout education a...

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Karen Gilhooly Answer Intelligence (AQ)™

Karen Gilhooly is a transformative leader with over 25 years of experience driving organizational change and innovation. Currently serving as Chief Revenue and Experience Officer at Answer Intelligence, Karen has made significant contributions to the company's...

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Krista Minekime is the Vice President of North American Operations at Gelato, a global technology company specializing in print-on-demand solutions for eCommerce businesses. In her role, she leads the strategic expansion and optimization of network operations,...

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Danielle Wu Formosa Covers

Danielle Wu, a dedicated second-generation leader at Formosa Covers, is committed to upholding her family’s legacy of excellence and innovation. Growing up in Irvine and educated at UCLA, Danielle developed her business acumen through early career experience...

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Tyshawn Bryant Green Regimen

With over 20 years in the Health & Nutrition industry as a certified nutritionist and expert personal trainer, Tyshawn has traveled the globe spreading the importance of high-quality nutrition. After nursing his mother back to health when she was diagnosed...

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Lynda Sunshine West Action Takers Publishing

She ran away at 5 years old and was gone an entire week, came home riddled with fears and, in turn, became a people-pleaser. At age 51, she decided to break through one fear every day for a year and, in doing so, gained an exorbitant amount of confidence to sh...

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Rick Sanders The Steward Insurance Services

Rick Sanders has 23 years of Insurance experience in Property and casualty Insurance, Health Benefits, Medi Care and Life insurance....

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Keith Drake Torrey Pines Bank

Keith Drake is senior director, commercial banking, for Torrey Pines Bank, where he leads the downtown Los Angeles market sales and operations team. Clients include real estate and construction companies, accounting and insurance firms, manufacturing and distr...

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Patty Ross Golden State Marketing

Patty Ross, CEO of Golden State Marketing, has well over 20 years of experience in marketing and has been in the online space since 1998 where she developed an e-commerce program for a gourmet gift company into a million-dollar business. She has marketing c...

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Julianna Krauss Taskmaverick

Julianna Krauss is the Operations Executive of Taskmaverick. Taskmaverick is your virtual business manager, offering automated software solutions that boost staff engagement, reduce costs, mitigate risks, and enhance business oversight. Our platform seamles...

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Darren Elliott Unet Design

Darren Elliott is a Print and Digital Marketing Consultant, Web Designer, and Search Engine Specialist, in addition to working for the Small Business Development Center. Darren’s wealth of marketing knowledge spans over 20+ years of focused experience in web...

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Adam Mendler Thirty Minute Mentors

Adam Mendler is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, writer, educator, and nationally recognized authority on leadership.Adam is the creator and host of the top-rated business and leadership podcast Thirty Minute Mentors, where he regularly elicits insights from ...

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Aubrey Jacobs CHAMPS Group Purchasing

Aubrey has been with CHAMPS since 2023, specializing in member development, education, and savings identification!...

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Los Angeles Show Agenda

Attend Business-Building Workshops, Industry Expert Keynote Presentations, and Business Networking Events in Los Angeles, CA. Plan your day at the LA Small Business Expo.

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October 8, 202510AM-5:00PM PST

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DISCOVER NEW VENDORS AND BUILD YOUR BUSINESS NETWORK

Meet with Exhibitors that provide Innovative Products & Services to Help Build Your Business. Connect with other successful business owners and get inspired.

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Easily locate & connect with attendees in different industries using our special Color-Code System. A DOTTED® ID tag will be provided when you check in.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Los Angeles Small Business Expo is a dynamic event for entrepreneurs and small business owners. In 2025, we’re coming to Los Angeles and the greater Los Angeles region. It provides attendees with networking and growth opportunities.

The Small Business Expo serves as a platform for:

  • Showcasing products
  • Accessing resources
  • Interactive seminars
  • Workshops
  • Speed networking sessions

Attendees have the chance to connect with potential clients, partners, and industry experts. Ultimately, they’ll gain valuable insights into market trends and innovative solutions.

The Los Angeles Small Business Expo fosters a supportive environment. We aim to promote collaboration and provide a valuable space for businesses to thrive and expand.

The Los Angeles Small Business Expo is scheduled for October 8th, 2025. It will be held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Los Angeles from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST. Check-in will begin at 9:30 AM.

Attending the Los Angeles Small Business Expo grants you unparalleled networking prospects. You’ll gain exposure to cutting-edge industry trends and access to expert insights. Attendees interact with professionals across diverse sectors. The result is the establishment of pivotal connections that can significantly shape your career trajectory.

To register for the Los Angeles Small Business Expo, use the form at the top of this page. Be sure to click “Register (or upgrade).”

Once you've registered, you can use this same form to upgrade your badge type in the future. Please use the same email address you registered with to upgrade your badge.

Information about exhibiting at the Los Angeles Small Business Expo can be found on our Exhibitor Information page.

Parking can be found in the venue's parking garage for $15. We advise arriving early, as spaces may be limited.

The Los Angeles Small Business Expo functions as a dynamic nexus for nurturing relationship-building among businesses. Attendees enjoy specialized industry meetups, interactive workshops, and targeted networking sessions. Each provides a prime opportunity to strategically connect, collaborate, and foster meaningful partnerships.

LA's startup ecosystem finds momentum with the Los Angeles Small Business Expo. Tailored resources, expert insights, and collaborative spaces propel new businesses forward.

Attendees delve into sessions focused on startup strategies, innovation, and industry trends. Ultimately, the expo fosters an environment conducive to growth and success within LA’s startup scene

The Los Angeles Small Business Expo agenda is located on the Los Angeles Small Business Expo event page. Additional information about each session can be found by clicking on the session’s title. Remember to check back frequently. New events are still being added to the schedule.

The Small Business Expo is bringing its dynamic and enriching experience to San Diego on September 18, 2025. We’ll be in the San Francisco Bay Area on June 18, 2025.

Attending any of our California shows promises unbeatable networking opportunities. Build revenue-boosting connections in an atmosphere designed for success.

Businesses in the creative and media industries are invited to tap into tailored sessions, workshops, and networking events. All are designed to address the unique needs of creative businesses.

The Los Angeles Small Business Expo provides a dynamic stage for creative professionals to showcase their work. Attendees engage with industry peers and gain valuable insights into trends shaping the creative and media landscape.