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Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and industry professionals are invited to attend BizX 2025 on May 7 from 3 to 6 p.m. at The Assembly at Aggie Square, where local business leaders will share their inspiring path 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.

Keynote speaker Ginger Elizabeth Hahn, owner of Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates, will share how she built her renowned 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 & Owner of Tequila Museo Mayahuel, La Cosecha Sacramento, Octopus Baja Sacramento, and Mesa Mercado Carmichael 
• Susan O’Brien, Owner of The Kitchen Table 
• Ivan Pislar, Owner & Operator of Simply Recycling 
• Dante Williams, Roaster & Owner 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.