The Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit is working as part of an alliance to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19. If you have an Iowa-based business of 1-7 employees or are a sole priorietor, you can qualify to apply for a $500-3,500 grant. Find out more and apply here.

The Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit exhibits the success stories of immigrant entrepreneurs. Business growth tips and keys to success when working with immigrant populations are shared in a non-competitive and supportive environment.

8:30 AM - Registration & Coffee

9:00 AM - Opening Ceremony with Keynote Yana Stockman, transition life coach

9:30 AM - Networking Breakfast

10:00 AM- Workshop Session I 

11:00 AM - Workshop Session II 

12:00 PM - Workshop Session III 

1:00 PM - Networking break and visiting Exhibitors in Atrium

1:30 PM – Luncheon with Keynote Steve Simon, Minnesota Secretary of State 

2:45 PM - Closing Meet and Greet with Award Recipients in the Atrium / visiting Exhibitors 

Seminar Topics

• Doing Business with an ITIN  [Monica Parra, Community CPA]
• Small Business Financing  [Flip Seifert, Wells Fargo]
• Avoiding Legal Traps in Business  [Don Nguyen, attorney]
• How NOT to be audited  [Ying Sa, Community CPA]
• Surviving as a New Real Estate Agent  [David Yang, Home Sellers, Inc.]
• Begin Investing and Trading  [Lao Yang, NouStart Trading Academy]
• MN Labor Laws and Compliance  [Brent Johnson, The QTI Group]
• Financial Efficiencies for Your Business  [Derek Strong, Thrivent Financial]
• Internet Marketing Strategies  [Justin Grant, Northscale Digital]

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