Local business owners in Imperial Valley are invited to the 2025 Small Business Expo on December 3rd at the Martin Luther King Jr. Sports facility in El Centro. Hosted by the Imperial Valley Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the event will focus on community collaboration and economic growth for small enterprises.

The Chamber of Commerce has named three local business owners as finalists for the prestigious Small Business Person of the Year Award, honoring their significant contributions to the community. The award highlights excellence in entrepreneurship and the vital role small businesses play in the local economy.