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Wednesday, May 7, 2025! 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

National Bank of Arizona Conference Center
6001 N 24th St
Phoenix, Arizona  85016

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See what AZBizCon is all about

Join the Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) at AZBizCon! Each year we help you connect with quality exhibitors showcasing a full array of innovative resources for small businesses. You can take part in networking opportunities and engaging breakout sessions in the morning leading up to the expo, where industry experts will lead interactive discussions and provide valuable insights on key issues impacting small businesses. Don't miss out on the opportunity to network with business leaders and entrepreneurs. AZBizCon is best enjoyed indoors with our light refreshments throughout.

Registration to attend the event is free! 

If you would like to learn more about how you can get involved in AZBIZCON as more than an attendee (and become an exhibitor or sponsor), please reach out to Robin Duncan at rduncan@asba.com. 

Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
8:00 AM- 4:00 PM

 

 National Bank of Arizona
6001 N 24th St
Phoenix, Arizona 85016

Agenda

Coffee & Networking

8:00 am - 9:00 am

National Bank of Arizona Conference Center

Second Breakout Sessions - Coconino Room

Blueprint to Business: Crafting Your Winning Business Plan

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Break for Lunch & Small Business Week Winner Circle - Lobby | Coconino Room

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

First Breakout Session - Wildcat Room

Agile by Design: Thriving in the Age of AI and Analytics

9:00 am - 9:45 am

Second Breakout Sessions - Wildcat Room

Transworld Business Advisors Presentation

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Small Business Expo Starts - Gisi Hall

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

First Breakout Session - Coconino Room

Tax Tips & Strategies with Aniles CPA
9:00 am - 9:45 am

Third Breakout Session - Wildcat Room

SIMPLI.FI Presentation

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Speed Networking - Wildcat Room

Hosted by Michael Ogaz, 12News

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Breakout Sessions

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Agile by Design: How Small Businesses Can Thrive in the Age of AI and Analytics

9 AM Breakout Session (Wildcat Room)

Location
Wildcat Room-National Bank of AZ Conference Center
Speakers
  • Dr. Joseph Cazier - W. P. Carey School of Business
  • Dr. Raghu Santanam - W. P. Carey School of Business
Summary
In the era of artificial intelligence, small businesses are uniquely positioned to punch above their weight—not despite their size, but because of it. Generative AI has lowered the barriers to automation, marketing, customer engagement, and analytics, giving small teams access to capabilities that were once the domain of large enterprises. Read More.
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Tax Tips and Strategies

9 AM Breakout Session (Coconino Room)

Location
Coconino Room-National Bank of AZ Conference Center
Speakers
  • Mario Aniles - CPA Firm
Summary
Taxes don’t have to be overwhelming—especially when you’re armed with the right knowledge. In this breakout session, Tax Tips and Strategies: Entrepreneurs and Small Business Tax Essentials, you'll gain practical, easy-to-implement strategies to build an effective tax plan, boost your tax literacy, and steer clear of common (and costly) mistakes. Read More.
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Blueprint to Business: Design Your Personal Strategy for a Winning Business Plan

10 AM Breakout Session (Coconino Room)

Location
Coconino Room-National Bank Conference Center
Speakers
  • Louie Picazo Jr. - Entrepreneur Success Manager, ASBA
Summary
Are you ready to transform your business idea into reality but overwhelmed by where to begin? This dynamic session guides you through creating a personalized action plan that bridges your unique strengths and goals to a robust, actionable business blueprint. Read More. 
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Maximize Value Now, Secure Equity Later: Building Your Business for a Strategic Exit

10 AM Breakout Session (Wildcat Room)

Location
Wildcat Room-National Bank of AZ Conference Center
Speakers
  • Ryan Armstrong - Transwork Business Advisors
  • Jenn Armstrong - Transwork Business Advisors
Summary
Join us to explore how to grow your business for long-term success and profitability—while preparing for a future exit. Learn practical steps to assess your current value, streamline operations, and identify growth opportunities. Read More. 
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Simplify to Succeed: Lean Principles for Entrepreneurs

11 AM Breakout Session (Wildcat Room)

Location
Wildcat Room-National Bank of AZ Conference Center
Speakers
  • Zach Jaffe - SIMPLI.FI
Summary
Discover how lean principles can transform your business, no matter the industry. This workshop offers practical insights into creating a culture of continuous improvement, fostering employee respect, and prioritizing customer value to drive profitability and growth. Read More.

Special Guest

Kelly Loeffler, the 28th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, is an entrepreneur, executive, philanthropist, and former U.S. Senator from Georgia who has dedicated her three-decade career to growing businesses and advancing economic opportunity for all.

A self-made businesswoman, Loeffler rose from modest beginnings. She grew up in rural Illinois working on her family’s farm, attending public school, and waitressing - becoming the first in her family to graduate college. She was recruited into the automotive industry and later earned her MBA.

She then built a 25-year career in financial services and technology, including as SVP of Investor Relations, Chief Communications Officer, and Chief Marketing Officer at Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE). As a member of the executive leadership team at ICE, Loeffler contributed to more than a dozen transactions including the company’s acquisition of the NYSE - helping grow the business from a small startup with less than 100 employees to a Fortune 500 company. Read More.

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National Small Business week winners

Arizona Small Business Person of the Year
Virginia (1)
Arizona 8(a) Graduate of the Year
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Arizona Woman in Business Champion of the Year
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Arizona Woman Small Business of the Year
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Arizona Veteran Small Business of the Year
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Arizona Veteran Small Business of the Year
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Arizona Small Business Development Center of Excellence
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Arizona Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year
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Arizona SBA 7(a) Lender of the Year
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Arizona SBA 504 Lender of the Year
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Sponsorship Opportunity & Media Kit

Corporate AZBizCon 2025 Sponsorship Flyer (pdf)
AZBizcon Phoenix 2025 Marketing Kit (pdf)
Small Business AZBizCon 2025 Sponsorship Flyer (pdf)

Exhibitors