BETTENDORD, IOWA (September 26, 2024) — The Quad Cities Chamber announces a new Minority Business Summit being held 8:30AM-3:30PM, October 29, 2024, at the Hotel Blackhawk, Davenport. This free event, presented by Wells Fargo, is designed to empower minority entrepreneurs and business owners.
Keynote speaker Dr Kit Evans-Ford will share “A Founder’s Story: Navigating the Ups and Downs of Entrepreneurship.” Throughout the day, participants will attend workshops on crucial topics such as digital marketing strategies, navigating accounting challenges, leveraging technology, scaling your business, and funding opportunities.
Minority entrepreneurs and business-owners should fill out an application expressing their interest. Deadline to apply is October 18, 2024. Application and information are available on the Chamber’s website here.
Agenda
8:30AM Check-in, breakfast, and networking
9AM Welcome and message from presenting sponsor, Wells Fargo
9:10AM “Technology and AI: Leveraging Technology for Business Success”
Khyree McCorkle, Twin State Technical Services
9:50AM “Scaling Your Business: Strategies for Growth and Expansion”
Ann Friederichs and Maria Ramos-Elisondo, Small Business Development
Center at Western Illinois University — Quad Cities
Christine Kruse, SCORE Quad Cities
10:45AM “Ways to Fund Your Business: Access to Capital”
Beth Dunn, Quad City Bank and Trust
Marcie Ordaz, Lift Women’s Foundation
Dave Lentell, Small Business Administration
11:30AM “Navigating Back Office and Accounting Compliance”
Molly Mayfield, CPA GreenFlex Financial /Timmer and Associates
12:10PM Lunch
12:55PM Keynote: “A Founder's Story: Navigating the Ups and Downs of Entrepreneurship,” Dr Kit Evans-Ford, Argrow's House, and Autistic and Loved
2:10PM “Digital Marketing Strategies: Effective Online Marketing Tactics”
Amy Behning, MindFire Communications
2:50PM Minority business owner panel
Lydia Amissah-Harris, The Bloom Project
Miguel Rosas, New Style Hair Academy
Nicole Watson-Lam, Ms BriMani’s Hair and Beauty Supply, and The Urban Reserve
3:30PM Closing remarks
Dr LaDrina Wilson, Iman Consulting
3:40PM Program ends, informal networking reception