Immigrant Small Business Resource Fair
About this Event
Welcome to the Small Business Resource Fair!
Rooted in Resilience: Building Futures, Breaking Barriers
Date: Friday, September 25
Time: 9am - 2:30pm
Location: 1694 Como Ave
Come join us for a day filled with valuable resources and networking opportunities for small business owners. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your existing business, this event is perfect for you. Connect with local resources, attend informative workshops, and gain insights from industry experts. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to take your business to the next level!
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM
Doors Open
Info: Find your name tag, enjoy some coffee, tea and light breakfast, connect with organizations that are tabling. Tablers include: ConnectUP, Execelant Consultant L.L.C., IFRI-TRYV (I-Free Thrive), Reliable billing, HAP: Hmong American Partnership, JBL Media, Community CPA, NDC: Neighborhood Development Center, Elevate Hennepin, MN Cup, IIMN Entrepreneurship graduate businesses
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Immigrant Entrepreneur Panel
Info: Listen to successful immigrant entrepreneurs tell their story of how they created their businesses, achieved their goals and overcame obstacles.
🕑: 11:20 AM - 12:20 PM
Break out session #1
Host: Ying Sa, CEO of Community CPS & Associates
Info: Choose between 2 engaging topics: Option 1: “Breaking Financial Barriers: Credit Building, Banking Access, and Financial Literacy” Tackling the structural financial challenges many immigrants face. Led by Ying Sa, the founder and Principal Certified Public Accountant at Community CPA & Associates, Inc. Option 2: “Resilience as a Business Strategy: Navigating Uncertainty with Confidence” Practical tools for managing risk, adapting to change, and staying grounded during instability. Led by Christopher Wicker, Deputy District Director, U.S. Small Business Administration.
🕑: 12:40 PM - 01:40 PM
Breakout Session #2
Host: Juan Llerna
Info: Choose between 2 topics led by expert instructors. Option 1: Juan Llerna of JLB Media will present on "The AI-Powered Entrepreneur: Smart Tools for Lean Business Growth" during this session immigrant founders can actively leverage AI tools to streamline business formation, lower technical barriers, and master ongoing workflow management. Or option 2: “Navigating Systems: Legal, Licensing, and Regulatory Basics for Immigrant-Owned Businesses” Demystifying the rules so entrepreneurs can move with clarity and confidence
🕑: 01:40 PM - 02:30 PM
Networking
Host: Elevate Hennepin
Info: Connect with organizations, business owners and IIMN staff that help you make the next steps in your entrepreneurship journey. ConnectUP, Execelant Consultant L.L.C., IFRI-TRYV (I-Free Thrive), Reliable billing, HAP: Hmong American Partnership, JBL Media, Community CPA, NDC: Neighborhood Development Center, Elevate Hennepin, MN Cup, IIMN Entrepreneurship graduate businesses
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