The Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit’s mission is to bring businesses of diverse backgrounds together to share, learn, and celebrate the immigrant entrepreneurship experience and contribution to the overall community.
The Summit exhibits the success stories of immigrant entrepreneurs. The event strives to create true understanding among different ethnic groups, and business growth tips are shared among immigrant business owners. Keys to success are shared in a creative, competitive, and supportive environment.
9 AM CST - Opening Ceremony: Changing our Mindset in Times of Crisis
Keynote: Stephanie Acri, Mayor of Moline
9:30 AM Expo Booths
10 AM CST - Concurrent Breakouts
Starting a Business during a Crisis [Tom Trone, SCORE]
Accessing and leveraging Business Resources [Jayne Armstrong, SBA Iowa]
Customer Collections and Bankruptcy [Eric M. Hartmann, Lane & Waterman LLP]
11 AM CST - Networking / Expo Booths
12 PM CST - Concurrent Breakouts
Critical Business Taxes & Licensing Requirements [Gary Lin, Community CPA]
Marketing a new service [Leng Vong Reiff, Akili Design]
Small Business Estate Planning [Don Nguyen, Docuserv]
1 PM CST - Lunch break / Networking Session II
1:45 PM CST - Music Break, performance by B2wins
2 PM CST - Concurrent Breakouts
Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) - Spanish [Monica Parra, Community CPA]
Motivating and Shifting Your Workforce [Ted Williams, The Williams Group]
Buying and Selling a Business [Todd McGreevy, Marigold Resources]
3 PM CST - Awards Honoring the Success Stories of Immigrants in Business
Immigrant Spirit Award: Ritu Jain, Owner of Textiles
Immigrant Champion Award: Randy Moore, President of Iowa American Water
Outstanding Immigrant Business Award: D'Lua Pancake and Burrito House, Old Mexico, and D'Lua Fusion Cuisine & Bar, owners Judith Mariscal and Pedro Lua
4 PM CST - Networking Session III / Expo Booths