Small Business Summit - Puget Sound Business Journal
Thursday, October 9, 2025 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM) (PDT)
Description
Small Business Summit
Empower your business, expand your network, and gain real-world strategies at the inaugural Small Business Summit—built for small business owners by those who have been there.
When
Thursday, October 9, 2025
2:00pm – 6:00pm
Where
Sheraton Grand Seattle (IN-PERSON)
1400 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Presented by the Puget Sound Business Journal with Founding Partner Banner Bank, this half-day conference brings together entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and resource partners to tackle the most pressing challenges—and opportunities—facing small businesses in the Puget Sound region.
Promo code: psbj10 — discounts ticket to $40 for the summit and reception at checkout.
GET YOUR TICKET HERE
Sessions Overview
Keynote Fireside Chat
Brad Jackson – CEO & Co-Founder, Slalom
Moderated by Don Baker – President & Publisher, Puget Sound Business Journal
Opening Panel: Secrets of the 100 Fastest-Growing Companies
How leaders grew quickly without losing culture.
Speakers: Gregory Kovsky (IBA), Alissa Leinonen (Gourmondo), D. Chad Quilici (ACG Builds, Inc)
Moderated by Ryan Lambert – Editor-in-Chief, PSBJ
Breakout Sessions (choose one):
- Cracking the Code: Winning Government Contracts for Small Business
Speakers: Fernando Martinez (Santa Fe Street Consulting), Presley Palmer (City of Seattle), Ana Singh (U.S. SBA)
Moderated by Jessica Perez – Reporter, PSBJ - Demystifying Access to Capital
Speakers: Efrem Fesaha (Boon Boona Coffee), Walter McLaughlin (Banner Bank), Heather Redman (Flying Fish)
Moderated by Rick Morgan – Inno Senior Reporter, PSBJ - Succession Planning & Exit Strategies: Planning for the Long Game
Speakers: Majdi Daher (Denali Advanced Integration), Patrick Franke (Ballard Spahr Lane Powell), James Thompson (Alexander Hutton)
Moderated by Cathy Duchamp – Assistant Managing Editor, PSBJ
Closing Panel: Tech That Works — Essential Tools Every Small Business Should Be Using
Speakers: Mary Burris (SisAdmin), Amit Jain (Accenture)
Moderated by Marissa Nall – Associate Editor, PSBJ
Promo code: psbj10 — discounts ticket to $40 for the summit and reception at checkout.
About the Event
This summit is all about connection, growth, and opportunity—delivering candid lessons from fast-growing companies, practical guidance on contracting and capital, and approachable tech tips you can put to work immediately.
Questions & Sponsorship
Event Questions:
Sarah Ungerer, Events Marketing Coordinator — sungerer@bizjournals.com
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Emily Kleiner, Director of Advertising — ekleiner@bizjournals.com
Details and timing verified via PSBJ announcements and listings; subject to change by the organizer.
1400 6th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101 United States
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