Entrepreneurs, small business owners and industry professionals are invited to attend BizX 2025 on May 7 from 3 to 6 p.m., where local business leaders will share their inspiring paths from startup to success.
Held annually as part of Capital Region Small Business Week (CRSBW), BizX is the premier business resource and networking event, hosted by the City of Sacramento’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development and Sacramento County’s Office of Economic Development.
This year’s theme, “Dream Big, Start Small,” highlights the journeys of entrepreneurs who turned their ideas into thriving enterprises.
“This event celebrates the drive and resilience of local entrepreneurs,” said the City’s Development Project Manager Valerie Mamone. “It’s an opportunity for attendees to learn, connect and be inspired by Sacramento’s business community.”
Keynote speaker Ginger Elizabeth Hahn, owner of Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates, will share how she built her renowned luxury chocolate brand through passion, perseverance, and dedication.
Following the keynote, a dynamic panel of local business leaders will offer their firsthand insights. Panelists include:
- Ernesto Delgado, restaurateur and owner of Tequila Museo Mayahuel, La Cosecha Sacramento, Octopus Baja Sacramento, Oaxaca and Mesa Mercado Carmichael
- Susan O’Brien, owner of The Kitchen Table
- Ivan Pislar, owner and operator of Simply Recycling
- Dante Williams, owner and roaster of The Black Coffee Roastery
Attendees will have the opportunity to explore small business resource booths, network with fellow entrepreneurs, and enjoy light refreshments.
The first 100 registrants will receive free parking validation and a complimentary box of Ginger Elizabeth truffles.
The event will be held in person at The Assembly at Aggie Square, located on the second floor of 200 Aggie Square, 4480 Second Ave.
Interested individuals can register here. Tickets are $10 per person.
For a comprehensive schedule of activities during CRSBW, please visit the official CRSBW website.
For more information about the event and registration, visit cityofsacramento.gov/bizx.
Watch the highlights of BizX 2024:
