2025 LA Region Small Business Forum

May 22, 2025 ·

Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity Facebook page.

WEST HOLLYWOOD/MALIBU—The city of Malibu announced on its Facebook page on Wednesday, May 21 that the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and Malibu Commerce is inviting Malibu businesses to the upcoming LA Region Small Business Forums – a two-day event discussing recovery, resiliency and growth.

The Forums will provide small businesses with valuable resources, expert guidance, and on-site services—all under one roof. The forums provide small businesses the opportunity to connect with DEO, County and City agencies, business-serving organizations and partners, and small business peers.

The forums will take place on:

-Wednesday, May 28 at the Pasadena Convention Center located at 300 E. Green St in Pasadena, CA 91101

-Wednesday, June 4 at The Lot at Formosa located at 1041 N. Formose Ave. in West Hollywood, CA 90046.

Both forums will be held between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. There will be exclusive in event giveaways:

-Enter a drawing for a @Microsoft Surface Pro
-Connect with @Square and receive point-of-sale support through the LA Wildfire Relief Hardware Program

To RSVP for the event visit: ladeobusiness.com/RSVP.

By Danny Jones

Next Post

LAFD Battle Pacific Palisades Fire On Las Pulgas Pl.

PACIFIC PALISADES—On Wednesday, May 21, the Los Angeles Fire Department announced they battled a structure fire in Pacific Palisades. Officials received the call at 1:06 p.m. about a one-story fire at 1174 N. Las Pulgas Place. There was smoke showing…
Read
Previous Post

Pacific Coast Highway Opens Without Restrictions May 23

MALIBU/TOPANGA CANYON—The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Lost Hills Station revealed on Thursday, May 22, that Pacific Coast Highway is expected to reopen without restrictions on Friday, May 23 at 8 a.m. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is reinforcing…
Read
Random Post

Nutrition And Health Care Access Begins At Virginia Avenue Park

SANTA MONICA—The city of Santa Monica announced on its website that it is partnering with Providence St. John to provide the public with complimentary help with nutrition and health care access at Virginia Avenue Park every Tuesday starting July 11.…
Read
Random Post

Feroz Merchhiya Chosen As Chief Information Officer

SANTA MONICA—On Thursday, June 20, Santa Monica City Manager David White announced the appointment of Feroz Merchhiya as chief information officer to lead the city’s Information Services Department, following a nationwide recruitment. Merchhiva started his career at Oracle Corporation and…
Read
Random Post

Topanga Lagoon Restoration Project Officials Seek Public Input

MALIBU—The Resource Conservation District of Santa Monica Mountains (RCDSMM) held a public meeting on June 17 to receive community feedback about the Topanga Lagoon Restoration Project’s proposed construction plans.  The Topanga Lagoon Restoration Project is a multi-agency effort with goals…
Read
Random Post

Jenny Rogers Chosen As New Recreation And Arts Department Director

SANTA MONICA—The city of Santa Monica announced on its website on Friday, September 29 that Jenny Rogers was appointed as director of the newly established Recreation and Arts Department. She has over 28 years of experience in arts, parks, recreation…
Read