
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST (8:30 AM Check-in)
Location:
The COVE at UCI, 5270 California Ave #100, Irvine CA 92617
Watch the 2024 Highlights:
Event Impact
Event Partners
SCHEDULE
We carefully curated a dynamic program with featured programming alongside our full Exhibitor Hall.
Resource Panels
"Access to Capital"
"Certification"
"Access to Procurement"
Expand Your Reach
Open Networking
Grow your professional sphere and build impactful relationships.
Event Timeline

Welcome Remarks/Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem
SBDN President Jay Ungos will open the event with welcoming remarks about what's in store for the event, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Bobby MacDonald and a performance of the National Anthem by Alexis Lopez.
City of Irvine Welcome Remarks
City of Irvine Mayor Larry Agran will deliver his welcome to the city remarks.
SBDC Update by Mike Daniel
Mike Daniel, Regional Director at the SBDC, will deliver his remarks. As an SBDC partner, SBDN shares in the vision and mission of the SBDC and with their support, our small business community thrives.
Partner Message: Reuben Franco, OCHCC
We will hear from our event partner Reuben Franco of the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
"Access to Capital"
Panel
"Access to Capital" Panel hosted by Ed Hart (First Bank)
As one of the most important (and popular) topics to small businesses, this year's Access to Capital panel features host Ed Hart and his fellow banking and finance experts hailing from the spectrum of financial institutions -- from CDFIs to "big banks" -- giving conference attendees a valuable look at different perspectives these institutions have when evaluating potential business to service.
Panelists & Host
"Certification" Panel
Certification Panel hosted by Michael Herrera (McCarthy)
The SBDN Certification Panel brings together a collection of procurement experts, representing their respective companies, i.e. the "buyers." Well versed in supplier diversity, they shed light and insights into the value and immense opportunities available to those business that get certified in one (or more) of the various business certifications available to small businesses.
Panelists & Host
Sponsor Message: Angelique Alvarez, US Bank
We will get a chance to hear from SBDN sponsor US Bank and learn of their current programs and initiatives for small business.
Sponsor Message: Donna Ruff, NMSDC
Donna Ruff of the NMSDC, delivers remarks on behalf of her company, highlighting the what services they can offer to help small businesses.
"Access to Procurement"
Panel
"Access to Procurement" Panel hosted by Mark Morales (AMPAC)
For the first time ever, SBDN brings the "Access to Procurement" Panel to help demystify the world of procurement and corporate buying. This expert group of "insiders" share their advice in how to navigate and discover those opportunities available to small businesses.
Panelists & Host
"Chamber Challenge"
The Chamber Challenge panel is a new addition to our program for this event, and really is more of a contest than a panel. However, the point is for attendees to become “introduced” to these chambers, what the offer, and whom they serve, making it a valuable learning moment for the audience. Oh, and there is prize at the end!
End of Day Raffle Opportunity Drawing
SBDN will cap off the event with a raffle draw. You have to be present, so stick around!
EXHIBITORS
Corporate & Business Members

OCTA
Metropolitan Water District (MWD)
The Walt Disney Company
McCarthy Builders
Eventography
CoWorq

21-13 Impact Graphics
TAG Network

Mellow Meadow
Mailing Pros
Global Hope 360
Echo Millennial
AT&T
Financial Partners

Wells Fargo

US Bank

Genesis Bank
JP Morgan Chase
AMPAC
Resource Partners

SBDC

SBA

SCORE

CA GoBiz
WBEC-Pacific

WBEC-West
SCMSDC

Supplier Clearinghouse

CA Dept of General Services (DGS)

CALTRANS
OC Department of Education
County of Orange Procurement
Community Partners
Arab American Business Chamber

Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of OC (FACCOC)

OC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (OCHCC)
Asian Business Association of OC (FACCOC)

Vietnamese American Chamber of Commerce (VACOC)
Diversity Biz Forum

Veterans in Business (VIB)

Afghan American Business Alliance (AABA)

American South Asian Network (ASAN)
Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce
La Palma Chamber of Commerce

OC Iranian American Chamber of Commerce (OCIACC)
Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce
Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce
Coalition of Filipino American Chambers of Commerce (COFACC)
Ticket Pricing
Complimentary General Admission
SBDN Members ONLY-
NO MEAL PROVIDED
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Keynote Session
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Tech Talk Session
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Panel Sessions
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Exhibitor Hall
VIP Admission
w/ Meal
SBDN Members ONLY
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Includes Boxed Lunch
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Keynote & Tech Talk
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Panel Sessions
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Exhibitor Hall
VIP Admission
w/ Meal
SBDN Business Member PLUS
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Includes Boxed Lunch
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Full-access to Entire Event
VIP Admission
w/ Meal
Non-members
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Includes Boxed Lunch
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Full-access to Entire Event
Event Flyers


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Last Year's (2024) Event Highlight Gallery
