Let's Grow Glendale - Small Business Summit

Join us for a dynamic event that brings together businesses from a variety of industries to share insights, learn from experts, and form valuable connections.

The City of Glendale's Economic Development Division is partnering with the Small Business Administration (SBA) to host several events to shed light on resources and opportunities available to help small businesses to succeed and thrive in today's economy.

Summit Agenda:
1:30PM - 2:00PM | Registration/ Check-In
2:00PM - 2:30PM | Opening Remarks
2:35PM - 3:15PM | Breakout Session #1 (Tracks 1 and 2 Concurrently)
3:15PM - 3:30PM | Networking Break
3:30PM - 4:15PM | Breakout Session #2 (Track 3 and 4 Concurrently)
4:15PM - 4:30PM | Networking Break
4:30PM - 5:15PM | Breakout Session #3 (Track 5 and 6 Concurrently)
5:15PM - 7:30PM | Celebration

Track 1:
Unlocking Financial Potential: Navigating the Landscape of Access to Capital for Businesses
SBDC consultants will walk clients through the traditional lending process, loan packaging steps and provide a loan readiness checklist. Attendees will also learn about the importance of credit, how to build credit, and how the SBDC Team can help.

Speaker: Nate Jemison and Sasha Globa

Track 2:
Strategic Approach to Business Success – A Focus on Business Planning
More Info to come!

Speaker: Eddy Sumar of Synergist LLC

Track 3:
Empowering Growth: Navigating Certifications and Procurement for Small Businesses – Your Path to Informed Success
Attendees will learn about the various certifications and opportunities available and whether or not government contracting is a viable option for their business. Representatives from the City of Glendale, L.A. County Purchasing Department will also be on hand to answer questions about how to get certified to do business with the City.
Speakers:
City of Glendale Finance/Purchasing Department - TBD
LA County Department of Economic Opportunity -TBD
Nuha Nazy and Emilia Rogowska with SBDC LA

Track 4:
Smart Finances for Business Success: Know Your Numbers & Ensure Your Cashflow
More Info to Come!
Speaker: Eddy Sumar of Synergist LLC

Track 5:
Financial Fusion: Exploring Opportunities and Insights in the Lender Roundtable
More Info to Come!

Track 6:
Empowering Growth: Navigating Certifications and Procurement for Small Businesses – Your Path to Informed Success
Attendees will learn the value of market research, capability statements and how to tailor their marketing strategy specifically to government entities and corporations.
Speakers:
Nuha Nazy and Emilia Rogowska with SBDC LA

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 language 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.

Host or Publisher City of Glendale: Community Development Department