Description

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