LA Cointy Regional Small Business Forum
TOMORROW: LA COUNTY TO KICKS OFF 2025 SMALL BUSINESS FORUM IN PASADENA
Los Angeles, CA — In celebration of Small Business Month, the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) will kick off the first of two 2025 LA Region Small Business Forums tomorrow Wednesday, May 28th.
The forums are free and open to entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofits across the County. Attendees can attend panels on resiliency and growth with local leaders, register for County permits and certification on the spot, access resources from 50+ government agencies and community partners, and enter for giveaways like a Microsoft Surface Pro and free Square hardware for eligible businesses.
Program and first panels begin at 9:00 AM. More information for press and attendees can be found at https://ladeobusiness.com.
WHEN & WHERE:
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Pasadena Convention Center 300 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Doors open at 8:30 AM)
WHO:
- Kelly LoBianco, Director, Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO)
- Office of Chair and Supervisor Kathryn Barger
- Sponsors Microsoft and Square
- 50+ County and Municipal agencies and community partners
RSVP: Please email press@opportunity.
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About DEO: The LA County Department of Economic Opportunity, launched in July 2022, helps job seekers, entrepreneurs, small businesses, major industries, and communities access life changing opportunities, and is also home to the Office of Small Business, LA County’s one-stop shop dedicated to prospective entrepreneurs and small business owners. Stay connected with DEO! Follow @EconOppLA on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, subscribe to our newsletter, or visit opportunity.lacounty.gov to learn about DEO services.
Date and Time
Wednesday May 28, 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PDT
Location
Pasadena Civic
300 E. Green Street
