CIF × SBA Business Day

Tuesday, December 8, 2026

1:30 PM–4:30 PM | Registration Opens 1:00 PM

Lyon Air Museum · Southern California

General Admission: $35

REGISTER — $35

About the Program

California Investment Forum (CIF), in collaboration with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), presents an afternoon dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and businesses better understand government resources, access to capital, financing programs, contracting opportunities, innovation funding, and pathways for business growth.

The program brings together SBA representatives, lenders, business-resource professionals, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs for practical guidance, expert discussions, and meaningful connections.

Program Highlights

SBA Financing Programs — 7(a), 504 & Microloan

Innovation Funding — SBIR/STTR & America’s Seed Fund

Business Development & Access to Capital

Government Contracting & Certifications

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Export & International Trade

Expert Panels & Resource Connections

Program Agenda

1:00 PM — Registration & Resource Expo Opens

1:30 PM — Welcome & Opening Remarks

1:40 PM — Panel 1: Capital for Growth

2:15 PM — Panel 2: Innovation to Commercialization

2:50 PM — Fireside Conversation: Made in America

3:25 PM — Panel 3: Government Contracts & Market Opportunities

4:00 PM — One-on-One Connections & Resource Expo

4:30 PM — Program Concludes

Who Should Attend

Small business owners, startups, manufacturers, exporters, technology and life-science companies, construction and real-estate businesses, professional-service firms, entrepreneurs seeking financing or expansion, and community/economic-development organizations. Continue the Evening — CIF 2026 Innovation Awards Gala

Invitation Only · Black Tie

VIP Cocktail

5:30 PM-6:30 PM

Awards Gala

6:30 PM–9:30 PM ·

The evening Gala is a separate invitation-only event and is not included with daytime registration. Partnership opportunities and reserved Gala tables are available separately through CIF.