Small Business Resource Fair

Saturday, May 6, 2023, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Civic Center Plaza, 411 W. Ocean Blvd.

Small business owners are invited to attend the Small Business Resource Fair! This one-day free resource fair celebrates and supports small businesses as they continue to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. There will be a variety of business resources and assistance options available to attendees including:

• The BizCare team, which supports small business and nonprofits in accessing resources and information such as grants, loans and technical assistance.
• The City’s Business Licensing and Purchasing teams will be available to answer questions about business licenses and doing business with the City.
• The Port of Long Beach Procurement team will be available to answer questions and share opportunities to do business with the Port.
• Long Beach Public Library (LBPL) will be available to guide businesses to resources available through the Library.
• The City’s Inclusive Business Navigators and Long Beach Small Business Development Center will provide free technical assistance and business coaching/advising services to Long Beach small businesses. Assistance is available in multiple languages.