16th Annual
Connecting Faith and Business Summit
C.R.E.A.T.E.
How business owners Connect Faith & Business by engaging with their Community, utilizing Resources, Empowering their employees, staying Aware of trends, Transforming lives, and being Educated as life-long learners in business.
Register NOW so you can enjoy the FULL event experience in person!
This summit is designed to transform your business and take it to new heights.
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to:
Be EDUCATED
Gain invaluable insights from thought leaders and experts, empowering your business with practical strategies and cutting-edge techniques.
Be INSPIRED
Immerse in an environment where faith and business intersect, igniting your entrepreneurial spirit with motivational addresses, success stories, and dynamic panel discussions.
Be CONNECTED
Forge connections with business owners, industry leaders, and collaborators, expanding your network and accessing a supportive community that embraces your business values.
At a time when connection and collaboration are more important than ever, this summit is your gateway to unlocking new opportunities, finding inspiration, and shaping the future of your business.
Experience the power of connection!
We are excited to announce the 16th Annual Connecting Faith and Business Summit!
The 16th Annual Connecting Faith & Business brings business and faith-based leaders together for education, inspiration, and values-based networking.
Summit attendees will learn:
Unlock new opportunities with unparalleled values-based networking.
Practical tools for to help 2024 be a year of exponential growth and success.
Resources and tools to help attendees shape the future of their business.
A place where business owners can freely discuss their faith.
Reflections From Our Past Summits
2022 Next Level Calling
The 2022 CFB Summit opened with worship encouraging participants to “Believe For It!”
The President of Next Level Calling, CP Krishnan, challenged the business leaders to I-Faith! We have our I-Phone, our I-Pad, I-Pods, then I-Faith and share it with your customers, your employees, your vendors and everyone in your sphere of influence. Next Level Calling is impacting small business lives for the sake of the gospel across the globe.
2022 Fireside Chat
SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman had a fireside video chat with a church and a local business owner who could not find a location to start her coffee business. The church had little activity at the church because of the pandemic. A match was made.
The coffee company became a tenant in the church’s commercial kitchen, and as a result of this start, the company’s products are now sold in Trader Joe’s across the southwest. What other churches in communities have underutilized commercial kitchen space that can be the launching ground for a small business?
2022 Fireside Chat
SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman had a fireside video chat with a church and a local business owner who could not find a location to start her coffee business. The church had little activity at the church because of the pandemic. A match was made.
The coffee company became a tenant in the church’s commercial kitchen, and as a result of this start, the company’s products are now sold in Trader Joe’s across the southwest. What other churches in communities have underutilized commercial kitchen space that can be the launching ground for a small business?
Past Connecting Faith &
Business Award Winners
2019 Winners
Faith Through Works Award
Mel Austin, Laughing to Success Entertainment
Cecilia (CeCe) Alvarado, CEO of Inner Health Care Colonics
Character Building Award
Mr. Jales de Mello, AGI, Adelf Group, Inc. – Mobile Medical Clinics
Mary Lyn Baker, DH Casters International, Inc
Faith-Based Development Award
Mr. Pepi Jackson, Riverside County Black Chamber of Commerce
2018 Winners
Faith Through Works Award
Linda Jackson, Inland Empire Resource Center
Character Building Award
Norm Bennett, 24 Carrots Catering, Inc.
Faith-Based Development Award
Fran Robertson, Sowing Seeds of Life
2017 Winners
Faith Through Works Award
Karla Adams, Karla Adams Club
Faith Through Works Award
Jon Melzer, Print Pro Plus
Development Award
Joe and Deanne Holguin, Frontsight Military Outreach
2016 Winners
Character Building Award
Vern Mangels, Anaheim RV Park Veteran
Faith and Business Award
Richard Roybal, Jr. On Tap Barbershop
Character Building Award
Janie Scott, Placed Under Divine Anointing (PUDA)
Development Award
Adam Barrasa, House of Hope
Appreciation Award
Keynote Speaker, Nachhattar Chandi, CEO Chandi Group, USA
2015 Winners
Character Building Award
Kenya Mills, Innovative Infusion Solutions
Faith Through Works Award
Nathan Westwick, Wildgoose Coffee Roaster
Development Award
Debra Williams, Building Resilient Communities
Appreciation Award
Keynote Speaker: Terence Chatmon, Fellowship of Companies for Christ International, Inc.
2014 Winners
Character Building Award
Linda Smith, Four D College Award
Faith Through Works Award
Joe Annunziato, Cerenzia Foods
Development Award
Pastor Tommy Morrow, CLUES & Mr. David Morrow, CLUES
Pastor Paul Schumach, Crosslight Family Ministries
Appreciation Award
Keynote Speaker, Brad Hewitt, CEO Thrivent Financial
2013 Winners
Faith at Work Award – Phillip E. Hakopian, Cornerstone Commercial and Personal Insurance Services, Inc.
Character Building Award – Anthony Rohan Gunewardena, President of Mil-Spec Magnetics
Appreciation Award – Keynote Speaker, Dr. Betty Uribe, Executive Vice president, California Bank & Trust
2012 Winners
Character Building Award
Wendy R. Gladney, Wendy Enterprises, Forgiving For the Living, Inc.
Faith at Work Award
Connie Lightcap, JC Supply, Inc.
Development Award
Gary Hornsby, River’s Edge Ranch, Applied Life Trade School
Appreciation Award
Keynote Speaker, Marie Johns, Deputy Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration
2011 Winners
Character Building Award
Medhat Gorgy, PYRAMID Laboratories, Inc. Costa Mesa, CA
Faith At Work Award
Reggie Webb, Webb Enterprises, Inc. McDonald’s Franchise, Ontario, CA
Development Award
Peggy Stapleton, KSGN 89.7FM Radio Station, Redlands, CA
Appreciation Award
Keynote Speaker, Aurelio Barreto, III C28 Clothing, Inc.
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