Glendale's business community is gearing up for the 2nd Annual "Let's Grow Glendale" summit. Mayor Elen Asatryan is putting her full support behind the event scheduled for May 2, she recognizes the "backbone of our local economy" as the small businesses propping up the city's fiscal stability. This summit will converge owners and new entrepreneurs at the Embassy Suites in what promises to be an afternoon rich with resources, expert advice, and unparalleled networking opportunities, according to the City of Glendale.

"We're bringing together experts and leaders who can provide real world advice that businesses will be able to apply to help them to succeed," Asatryan said, as reported by the City of Glendale's news release. The summit's design is not only to bolster general business prospects but also to give a leg-up to women-owned, and minority-owned businesses. The event includes a variety of breakout sessions ranging from "Financial Fusion" to "Smart Finances for Business Success: Know Your Numbers," which aims to dig deep into financial know-how critical for businesses looking to thrive.

Following the summit's formal agenda, which wraps up by 5:15 PM, there's a networking celebration complete with food, and entertainment, providing attendees with a casual setting to mingle and establish potential business relationships. Furthermore, Glendale continues to pitch in for small business growth with their webinar series "Business Growth Blueprint Series," as reported by the City of Glendale. Eddy Sumar of Synergist heads these sessions, offering in-depth discussions that align with the summit's themes, as described on the city's page for the series.

For those in the Glendale area looking to scale their business' foothold, the "Let's Grow Glendale" summit looks like a can't-miss engagement. Tournament information, schedules and webinar sign-ups are all available at ChooseGlendaleCA.com, where the city's commitment to its vibrant economy becomes apparent.