Immigrant Workforce Talent & Small Business Success: What Every Employer Needs t

Immigrant entrepreneurs and workers are essential to Los Angeles’ small-business ecosystem, fueling innovation, filling critical workforce gaps, and helping businesses grow and remain competitive. At the same time, many small business owners, particularly women entrepreneurs, are navigating heightened economic uncertainty and seeking clarity around immigration-related workplace concerns.

This solutions-oriented, business-focused session will bring together economic insights, small business perspectives, and practical resources to help employers plan for the year ahead with confidence and care.

Participants will leave with:

• A clearer understanding of how immigrant workers and entrepreneurs strengthen regional economic resilience
• Up-to-date guidance on navigating immigration-related workplace activity
• Awareness of local and statewide resources supporting small businesses and immigrant communities
• Practical actions employers can take to foster stability, compliance, and inclusive economic opportunity