# Event Details - **Event Name**: Small Business Expo Imperial Valley - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 04 Nov, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Wed, 04 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-08:00) - **Event Description**: Empower Your Entrepreneurial Journey and Harness Local Opportunities for Business Success.About this EventCelebrating Imperial Valley with the Small Business Expo in El Center. The Small Business Expo is coordinated by the Center for Business Advancement programs of Southwestern College, including the San Diego & Imperial Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, the San Diego, Orange, & Imperial APEX Accelerator, and the San Diego & Imperial Women’s Business Center (WBC).The Small Business Expo will include panels on steps a small business can take to obtain contract work with different government agencies and other agencies. To get help with lending and contracting, business owners will learn from the SBDC, WBC, and APEX. Small businesses will have the opportunity to connect with buyers from corporate organizations, city, state, and local agencies, as well as local lenders and resource partners.Join us for an enriching experience filled with light refreshments and a wealth of information, insights, and networking opportunities.Featured HappeningsSupport and Lending: Get to know your small business resource centers and specialized lenders. Our guest speakers include representatives from the Women’s Business Center, Small Business Development Center, SBA, APEX Accelerator, and more!Procurement: Learn about government contracting opportunities. Stay tuned for announcements about our guest speakers.Networking: Connect with key entities and fellow entrepreneurs in San Diego’s regional small business community.Free Professional Headshots: Free professional headshots will be offered to attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Availability is limited by photographer capacity, so early participation is encouraged. To be scheduled for a headshot, attendees must be pre-registered by October 22nd.See you on November 4th for an inspiring day of growth and collaboration! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/el-centro/small-business-expo-imperial-valley/100002002178983236 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Business, Exhibitions - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: 770 Park Ave - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: El Centro - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: 770 Park Ave - **lat**: 32.7962222 - **long**: -115.5608595 - **full address**: 770 Park Ave, 770 Park Avenue, El Centro, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Small Business Expo Imperial Valley - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/7d75f5da699cb847e38cd90995060d413757a80e6f9941a8f2ef4d715769914a-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1790391668 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Small Business Expo Imperial Valley being held? - **A:** Small Business Expo Imperial Valley takes place on Wed, 04 Nov, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Wed, 04 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 770 Park Ave, 770 Park Avenue, El Centro, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Small Business Expo Imperial Valley? - **A:** Small Business Expo Imperial Valley is organized by San Diego & Imperial SBDC Network. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Small Business Expo Imperial Valley is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in El Centro, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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