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.

Join us in a full-day business conference geared towards educating immigrants, minorities, and those new to entrepreneurship on practices that will help you start, grow, or improve your business. Our awards luncheon will honor the stories of amazing Immigrant-owned businesses to inspire you to reach new possibilities. The Summit will also include networking and exhibitors to share resources. Come learn, and let's grow together!

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 [Bo Dong, Community CPA] 

Marketing a new service [Leng Vong Reiff, Akili Design] 

Small Business Estate Planning [Don Nguyen, Docuserv]

1 PM CST - Lunch break

2 PM CST - Concurrent Breakouts
Starting a Business with an ITIN [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
Ritu Jain, Owner of Textiles - Immigrant Spirit Award

Randy Moore, President of Iowa American Water - Immigrant Champion Award

D'Lua Pancake and Burrito House, Old Mexico, and D'Lua Fusion Cuisine & Bar, owners Judith  Mariscal and Pedro Lua - Outstanding Immigrant Business Award

IES National - dES mOINES, ia

November 21, 2020

IES REGIONAL

 iLLINOIS

August 14, 2020