2026 CA Advocacy Day unites lenders, business advocates, and small business leaders to spotlight key issues shaping California’s future.

June 1 - Reception sponsored by Latino Community Foundation

Join us on June 1 for an evening reception co-hosted with the Latino Community Foundation, featuring networking opportunities, legislative updates, and remarks from community and policy leaders. Location details to be announced soon.

If you plan on joining us for the reception, then when you choose your tickets, please add "Latino Community Foundation Reception" to your cart.

June 2 - 2026 California Advocacy Day

California’s small businesses are navigating rising costs, limited access to capital, immigration enforcement, shifting federal policies, and inequitable entrepreneurial opportunities. At a time of uncertainty, ensuring support and protection for all entrepreneurs is critical to building a resilient, competitive economy.

The 2026 California Advocacy Day brings together community lenders, business support organizations, and small business leaders from across the state to elevate the issues that matter most. We’ll kick off the day with a keynote speaker who will offer timely insights into today’s policy landscape and what’s at stake for California’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Together, we’ll meet with state legislators at the Capitol to advocate for:

• Increased investment in small business technical assistance and capital access
• Strong support for responsible and transparent small business lending
• Expanded and equitable opportunities for childcare businesses and small grocers
• Policies that strengthen community reinvestment across California
• Protections for landscapers
• And more!

Our collective voice is essential to safeguarding and advancing the ecosystem we’ve built together. Join us in shaping policies that ensure California’s diverse small businesses can start, grow, and thrive in 2026 and beyond.

See Agenda below.

Not sure what to expect or how to make the most of your meetings? Join our free Advocacy Day Prep Webinar on May 27 at 2:00pm PT, where we'll walk you through the issues, talking points, and tips for effective legislative advocacy.