Small Business Expo

Small Business Expo has extended its business networking events to Los Angeles, with a new trade show scheduled for November 8. “Our goal at Small Business Expo is to create a fun environment in which to network, something vastly different from the typical boring trade show,” says Zachary Lezberg, show producer. Topics covered will include essential information for every business owner, from social media marketing and search optimization to the value of an online presence and branding, as well as practical legal and financial tips. In addition to workshops and the VIP keynote, attendees can utilize a variety of ways to connect with other professionals. The conference will be utilizing Presdo Match, created by the cofounder of LinkedIn, to match professionals with other attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors for a more successful show. Those who want to branch out can attend speed-networking sessions, in which businesspeople are paired with each other, and given three minutes to introduce themselves and exchange business cards before the buzzer sounds. (212/404-2345, www.thesmallbusinessexpo.com)