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Join us for the 2025 "Let’s Grow Glendale Small Business Summit!" The City’s Economic Development Division, in partnership with the Small Business Administration (SBA) and L.A. Small Business Development Center (L.A. SBDC) invites you to 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 Expert How to: 

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Access to Business Resources and Capital

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AI-Powered Marketing Tactics, Tools, and Strategies

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Drive Profitability & Long-term Growth

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Gain Insights on Funding, Government Contracts

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SAVE THE date!

WHERE?

EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON
800 N. CENTRAL AVE.

WHEN?

THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2025

2:00 PM - 6:30 PM

WHY?

BECAUSE WE LOVE OUR SMALL BUSINESSES!

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SUMMIT AGENDA

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
 Registration/ Check-In

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Opening Remarks

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Breakout Track #1

Session A

Funding Your Future: How to Secure Capital for your Business
 
Presented by: L.A. SBDC

Ted Hiatt, Nate Jemison, Brett Dickstein, and Sasha Globa 

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Funding Your Future

Be it traditional loans, venture capital, grants or other funding sources, our L.A. SBDC team of experts is designed to help with all of your capital needs.  Whether you are trying to determine what loan is right for you, need help building a pitch deck, require assistance with financial projections, loan packaging, or just to determine whether or not you’re bankable -- this panel is right for you. This panel is suitable for all types of industries, business structures, start-ups, established businesses

Presented by L.A. SBDC | Ted Hiatt, Nate Jemison, Brett Dickstein, Sasha Globa

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

Presented by Khalid Robinson 

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.

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Session B

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

Presented by: October Moon Media : Khalid Robinson

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Networking Break

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Breakout Track #2

Session A

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

Presented by: Synergist:
Eddy Sumar

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

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.

Presented by Eddy Sumar

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Session B

Certified for Success: Winning 6 & 7 Figure Government Contacts 

Presented by: RightSource Services: Nuha Nazy, President

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

 

Presented by Nuha Nazy

Billions in government contracts are reserved for women-owned businesses, creating a huge opportunity for growth. Join Nuha Nazy President of RightSource Services 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!

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4:45 PM - 6:30 PM
CELEBRATION

Summit

Program

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Spot,  

Connect, 

Get ready to network with ease using our vibrant Color-Code System. Pick up your badge at check-in, choose your industry sticker, and instantly spot professionals from industries like tech, retail, travel & tourism, restaurants, government and more all while expanding your connections and opportunities!

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Industry

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Sponsors

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Gold Sponsors

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Exhibitors

Exhibition Open 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Check out a diverse group of vendors sharing tools, services, and advice to help you grow your business. Whether you’re after smart solutions or new connections, there’s something here for you.

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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 by Thursday, April 24, 2025 to 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 by Thursday, April 24, 2025 before the event.

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