Leadership Forum • Multi-Chamber Networking • Member Appreciation
The Signal Hill Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the inaugural Fall Excellence Summit, bringing together professionals and community leaders from five Chambers of Commerce for an evening of ideas, relationships and regional collaboration.
Joining us are the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce • Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce • Los Alamitos Area Chamber of Commerce • Cypress Chamber of Commerce.
Special thanks to the Port of Long Beach for generously sponsoring this event.
Color of the evening: 💙 NAVY BLUE & WHITE 🤍
Dress for Success!
MULTI-CHAMBER NETWORKING
Meet professionals from across five Chambers, expand your circle and discover new business opportunities.
LEADERSHIP FORUM
Business Outlook 2027 & Beyond
What should businesses be doing today to prepare for tomorrow?
Hear five perspectives on entrepreneurship, government, AI & innovation, banking & finance, and small business development.
Featured Panelists
Ben Anderson — President & Co-Founder, Encore Gas & Supply
Entrepreneur and business leader with nearly four decades of industry experience.
Charlie Honeycutt — Vice Mayor, City of Signal Hill
Public servant with extensive experience in local government and economic development.
Angelica Wheaton — Founder, Pacific Business Partners
Entrepreneur and strategist specializing in AI, innovation, operations and growth.
Phillip J. Bond — Executive Vice President & Chief Credit Officer
Banking executive with decades of experience in commercial lending, credit and finance.
Ted Hiatt — Associate Regional Director, Los Angeles Regional SBDC Network
Economic development leader helping entrepreneurs start, grow and access capital.
Five leaders. Five perspectives. One forward-looking conversation.
Moderated by Paul Forchione, President of the Signal Hill Chamber of Commerce, and Greg Ernst, 2nd Vice President.
MEMBER APPRECIATION
We’re celebrating the members and community partners who help our region thrive.
Enjoy hors d'oeuvres prepared by The Grand's culinary team, a cash bar, raffle prizes and an elegant evening with the business community.
FIVE CHAMBERS. ONE POWERFUL EVENING.
Bring your business cards, invite a colleague or friend, and come dressed for success!
CONNECT • COLLABORATE • GROW
