Small Business Expo IV 2026 - Imperial

Celebrating Imperial Valley with the first Small Business Expo in El Centro. The Small Business Expo is coordinated by the Center for Business Advancement programs of Southwestern College, including the San Diego & Imperial Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, the San Diego, Orange, & Imperial APEX Accelerator, and the San Diego & Imperial Women’s Business Center (WBC).

The Small Business Expo will include panels on steps a small business can take to obtain contract work with different government agencies and other agencies. To get help with lending and contracting, business owners will learn from the SBDC, WBC, and APEX. Small businesses will have a chance to meet with representatives from different government agencies, local lenders, and resource partners.

Join us for an enriching experience filled with light refreshments and a wealth of information, insights, and networking opportunities.

Featured Happenings

• Support and Lending: Get to know your small business resource centers and specialized lenders. Our guest speakers include representatives from the Women’s Business Center, Small Business Development Center, SBA, APEX Accelerator, and more!
• Procurement: Learn about government contracting opportunities. Stay tuned for announcements about our guest speakers.
• Networking: Connect with key entities and fellow entrepreneurs in San Diego’s regional small business community.

This event is made possible with support from U.S. Bank, County of San Diego, San Diego Gas & Electric, Civic Communities, California Department of General Services, General Atomics, Metropolitan Water District, Banner Bank, Pacific Premiere Bank, Primary Funding, Harper Construction, Otay Water District, SANDAG, LendSpark, CDC Small Business Finance, San Diego International Airport, San Diego Unified School District, Sundt Construction, Sweetwater Authority, Founders First Capital, and Wells Fargo Bank.

See you on December 3rd for an inspiring day of growth and collaboration!

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Host or Publisher San Diego & Imperial SBDC Network