Hortiki Plants Featured at Small Business Summit Sponsered by Verizon

WASHINGTON D.C. – May 15, 2025 – Hortiki Plants, a vibrant Washington D.C.-based small business dedicated to cultivating connections through organic gardening, proudly announced its participation as a highlighted small business at the recent Small Business Summit held on May 13, 2025. Hosted by Punchbowl News, and sponsored by Verizon, this event served as a crucial platform for Hortiki Plants to underscore its commitment to local manufacturing, showcase its diverse product line, and further strengthen pivotal relationships, including its ongoing collaboration with Verizon.

As a featured participant, Hortiki Plants provided each summit attendee with a signature herb garden kit, a prime example from their line of corporate gifts, offering a sustainable and engaging alternative to traditional corporate gifts. The company also showcased its innovative kids' gardening products, designed to inspire the next generation of green thumbs.

A significant highlight of the summit was the continued deepening of Hortiki Plants' strategic relationship with Verizon. Dr. Victoria LeBeaux, Founder of Hortiki Plants, engaged once more with the CEO of Verizon, marking another chapter in a series of impactful collaborations. This follows previous successful engagements, including Dr. LeBeaux’s panel presentation at Verizon’s Black History Month Event and Hortiki Plants $25,000 Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Superfan Award. These recurring interactions underscore a robust and evolving partnership, solidifying Hortiki Plants' growing influence and standing as a prominent brand.

"Being a highlighted small business at the Small Business Summit here in Washington, DC was a significant opportunity to connect with influential leaders," stated Dr. Victoria LeBeaux, Founder of Hortiki Plants who also met with key investors, including NFL legend Joe Montana, a partner in the seed-stage venture capital firm, Liquid 2 Ventures. Having the support and recognition from such prominent investors and philanthropists opens significant doors for Hortiki Plants to continue its growth and expand its impact.

Hortiki Plants takes immense pride in showcasing its locally made products and advocating for small businesses at events like this in Washington D.C."In this dynamic political and economic climate," stated Dr. LeBeaux,  "it is absolutely essential for decision-makers to grasp the profound importance of small businesses when they are crafting and pushing forward their political agendas. We are not just businesses; we are community anchors, job creators, and innovators, driving local economies forward."

About Hortiki Plants:

Hortiki Plants, a certified minority- and woman-owned business, offers sustainable gardening kits and educational tools that inspire families, educators, and children to grow. Featured by Good Morning America, Good Housekeeping, and Marie Claire, Hortiki Plants transforms gardening into an eco-friendly, creative learning experience. Learn more at: hortikiplants.com