11.17 2018

The 11th Annual NationalImmigrant Entrepreneurs Summit

FFA Enrichment Center • DMACC, Ankeny Campus

Morning Workshops Session I 10 – 11 a.m.

Morning Workshops Session II 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

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Avoid Legal Trouble - Learn Important Legal Tips for Business Owners (English & Spanish) Aprenda consejos legales importantes

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Kim Baer

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International Trade &

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Expanding Sales in Global Markets

Patricia Cook

Buying and Selling Your Business (English & Spanish)

Don Nguyen

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Human Resources

HR Risk Management and Recruiting

Brenda LaMarche

What It Takes to Have Every Employee Fully Engaged

Mike Wagner

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Starting Your Business

Critical Business Taxes & Licensing Requirements (English & Spanish)

Impuestos críticos en los negocios y requisitos para la licencia

Luis Ordeñana-Choez

Top Issues to Consider When Starting Your Business (English & Spanish)

Situaciones mas comunes cuando comienza su negocio

Carlos Rios & Daniel Rios

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Growing Your Business

Budgeting Your Business Growth

Patrick R. Owens

Obtaining Bank Financing

Rudy Fors

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Building Your Brand

Building Your Brand for Business Success

Christina Moffatt

How to Create a Great Business

Adam Steen

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Hands on Training

Dream Builder: Business Planning Tool

Michelle Bartusek

Using Social Media for Profit

Leng Vong Reiff

8:30 – 9 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast

Opening Ceremony

9 – 10 a.m.

Speakers:

• Rob Denson, President, DMACC

• Robert Brownell, Board of Supervisors, Polk County Iowa

• Carlos Rios, IES Co-Chair, President and Lead Executive Director, Immigrant Rights Network of Iowa

• Marta Codina, Regional Banking Area President, Western Iowa Retail Division, Wells Fargo

Keynote: Lt. Governor Adam Gregg

Master of Ceremony: Vinh Nguyen, ELL Community Outreach Program Supervisor, Des Moines Public Schools

Awards Luncheon

12:30 – 2:15 p.m.

Award Honorees:

• Immigrant Entrepreneurs Leadership Award: Esaie Toinger

• Outstanding Immigrant Business Award: Robbie Cabral

• Karen Evans Immigrant Champion Award: Neil MacNaughton

• Immigrant Spirit Award: Rowena Crosbie Keynote: Timothy Regan, Vice President, Hampton Products International

Master of Ceremony: Jannay Towne, Reporter/Anchor, WHO TV-13

Afternoon Workshops 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

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Marketing Your Business to the Next Step (English and Spanish)

Haga crecer su negocio mediante el mercadeo

Amelia Lobo & Carlos Rios

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International Trade &

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Going Global: How Your Bank Can Help You Expand Your Business Internationally

Tony Braida & Abhineu Mathema

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Human Resources

Employee Accountability: Talking about the Tough Stuff

Katie Stull

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Starting Your Business

Taxpayer Rights and the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate

Justin Axelrod

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Growing Your Business

Legal Consideration for Immigrant Entrepreneurs

Samantha Wagner & Alex Kornya

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Building Your Brand

How to Sell Anything to Anyone

Koda Snyder

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Hands on Training

Small Business Finance - Excel

Monica Parra

Underwriting Exposed Competition 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Learning How Bankers Make Business Loan Lending Decision

Judges:

1. Amelia Lobo, Assistant Director, Major Gifts, Grinnell College

2. Craig Downs, President & Senior Loan Administrator, Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise & Community Vitality

3. Belma Jusufovic, Business Banking Manager and VP, Wells Fargo

4. Amy Kuhlers, Program Manager & Network Builder at IA SourceLink and Iowa Economic Development

Keynote: Robbie Cabral, Founder and CEO, BenjiLock

MC: Marta Codina

Finalists:

1.Kavir Ramos, Tortilla Factory

2. Gumaro de Avila, Cleaning Service

3. RadMila Abram, Art and Equine Assisted Therapy for Immigrant Women

2017 Underwriting Exposed Winner update: Claudia Schabel, Schabel Solutions

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A Letter from the Governor

• Create a social environment where immigrant contributions to the growth of our country are fully exhibited and recognized and where all American newcomers can visualize a path to reach their dreams.

• Build trust with business owners and the community at large by providing access to proven expertise and business resources that effectively support immigrant entrepreneurs.

• Advance connections between immigrant entrepreneurs and American businesses to reach local and global emerging markets.

• Introduce the mainstream community to immigrant business products and services. Similarly, encourage immigrant businesses to expand beyond traditional or ethnic enclaves.

• Establish a foundation of entrepreneurial talent and resources to ensure a promising future for all businesses.

Goals

1,323NEW companies formed by IES attendees since

November 2008!

Recognizing that immigrant business owners represent America’s promise in a global economy, the Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit aims to strengthen immigrant businesses of all backgrounds through professional resources and fostering mutual collaboration.

Mission Statement

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21 seminars with practical solutions to today’s critical business issues10 – 11 a.m.

3D Tax Planning to Save Tax | Planificación fiscal para ahorrar taxes

Ying Sa, CEO, Community CPA Carlos Rios, President and Lead Executive Director, Immigrant Rights Network of Iowa

Most tax planning you see on the market is flat faced – focusing only on one segment of the tax planning strategies. Do you know there are three must considered components for a complete tax planning? Learn the importance of three dimensions of tax planning and be the best in tax saving for your company. Ying will incorporate all three in one example and enable you to see how to save tax in the three dimensions of tax planning – a perfect and simple way to maximize your savings on tax dollars.

En su  mayoría, la  planificación fiscal que se ve en el mercado tiene solo una cara plana, enfocada  únicamente en un segmento de las estrategias de la planificación fiscal. ¿Sabe usted que hay tres componentes que deben ser considerados para una planificación fiscal completa?.  Para aprender la importancia de la planificación fiscal 3D y como hacer el mejor  ahorro de impuestos para su empresa, Ying incorporará los tres en un ejemplo y le permitirá ver cómo ahorrar impuestos con la planificación tributaria de tres dimensiones,  de una manera perfecta y simple para maximizar sus ahorros de impuestos en dolares.

11:15 – 12:15 p.m.

Avoid Legal Trouble – Learn Important Legal Tips For Business Owners Evite Problemas Legales – Aprenda Consejos Legales Importantes Para Dueños de Negocios

Kim Baer, Attorney

Lawsuits are expensive and time consuming. They also can be devastating to your business. If you own a business or are thinking of buying a business you need to attend this presentation. Attorney Kim Baer will cover several of the legal problems business owners frequently encounter and she will provide you with tips on how to handle these problems. Avoid finding yourself in an expensive dispute and a possible lawsuit by learning what to do now to protect your business. Kim Baer was the recipient of 2012 IES Immigrant Champion Award.

Los procedimientos judiciales son muy costosos y prolongados. También pueden ser devastadores para su negocio. Si usted tiene un negocio o está pensando en adquirir uno, tiene que asistir a esta

presentación. La Abogada Kim Baer cubrirá varios problemas legales que frecuentemente enfrentan los propietarios de negocios, proveyendo consejos de cómo manejar estas dificultades. Evite problemas legales, aprendiendo qué hacer para proteger su negocio. En 2012, Kim Baer fue seleccionada por IES (Cumbre de Empresarios Inmigrantes) como la “Campeona Inmigrante”.

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Marketing Your Business to the Next Step | Haga crecer su negocio mediante el mercadeo

Amelia Lobo, Assistant Director, Major Gifts, Grinnell University Carlos Rios, President and Lead Executive Director, Immigrant Rights Network of Iowa

What strategy should I follow to make my business more profitable? This class will help you develop your sales strategy. It will help you evaluate options for promotion, helping you choose the one that best fits your need. We will also discuss social media and marketing at low cost.

¿Qué estrategia debo seguir para que mi negocio sea más rentable? Esta clase le ayudará a desarrollar su estrategia de ventas, así como a evaluar sus opciones de promoción, ayudándole a seleccionar la que mejor se ajuste a sus necesidades. También hablaremos de las redes sociales y del mercadeo a bajo costo.

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Going Global: How Your Bank Can Help You Expand Your Business Internationally

Tony Braida, Vice President, Global Banking, Bankers Trust Abhineu Mathema, Global Banking Trade Specialist, Global Banking, Bankers Trust

The Going Global class will outline the key reasons why a U.S. company should consider expanding to foreign markets. It will give some general best practices for setting up distributors and representatives outside of the United States. The class will also touch on common cross-border payment mechanisms and how the banking industry can help a company use these practices to ensure payment for its international business.

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Employee Accountability: Talking about the Tough Stuff

Katie Stull, Chief Human Resources Officer, Des Moines Regional Transit Authority

In this discussion, we’ll share some examples of tough conversations in the workplace and how we helped our owners and managers work through them.  We will also have time for a Q & A session to provide insight into your situations.  Please note: our insights should not be interpreted as legal advice.

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Expanding Sales in Global Markets

Patricia Cook, Director, Des Moines U.S. Export Assistance Center

Participants will learn about US government resources available for coaching the steps to pursue international sales. Explanations of market selection, required compliance and documents, and how to manage payment for an international sale will be provided. Questions will be answered about participant’s current international business plans.

11:15 – 12:15 p.m.

Buying and Selling Your Business

Don Nguyen, Attorney, Community CPA

In this discussion, you will learn how to avoid legal and financial pitfalls during the process of buying and selling your business. An overview of how to buy and sell business in Iowa will be provided with important tips on reasons of buying versus building, valuing, and business environment.

10 – 11 a.m. HR Risk Management and Recruiting

Brenda LaMarche, Founder and President, BRL HR Consulting LLC

Explaining the balancing act between general activity of the company and potential risk that follows. General risk includes: abuse, personal injury, medical, reputations, property, and financial situations. Presentation goes over general practice of acknowledging potential risk and strategies of how to tackle them. The presentation also covers the overview of top hiring mistakes (including misclassifications, background checks, procedures and company culture). Reviews posting requirements for state (Iowa focus) and federal levels. Discuss general laws that affect HR.

11:15 – 12:15 p.m.

What It Takes to have Every Employee Fully Engaged

Mike Wagner, Founder, White Rabbit Group

If you have people who report to you, you know how hard it is to fully engage today’s employee. And you know how hard it is to keep the brightest and the best on your team. Learn the how to lead others in a consistent way that sets everyone up for success.

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2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Taxpayer Rights and the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate

Justin Axelrod, Iowa’s Local Taxpayer Advocate

The U.S. tax code requires that there be a National Taxpayer Advocate and at least one Local Taxpayer Advocate in every state, independent of the Internal Revenue Service, to assist taxpayers unable to resolve their tax issues through normal channels.

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2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Legal Consideration for Immigrant Entrepreneurs

Samantha Wagner, Staff Attorney, Iowa Legal Aid Alex Kornya, Assistant Litigation Director and Staff Attorney, Iowa Legal Aid

Selecting the name of your business, determining how to set it up, and figuring out how it will operate on daily basis are all important issues to think about when forming your business. We will share some basic legal considerations small business owners may want to discuss with an attorney using real life examples and open discussion with the audience.

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. How to Sell Anything to Anyone

Koda Snyder, New Business Development Consultant, SumTotal/Skillsoft

Do I really need to lower my fees to increase sales? In this session, Koda will present their reasoning to bust this myth. From social media to alternative sales techniques, you can start developing an assertive plan to increase sales for the coming year without lowering your price or knowing exactly how much to lower your price. After all your goal is to make money and make a lot of money through selling a lot of volumes.

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Small Business Finance – Excel

Monica Parra, Accountant, Community CPA

Small business owners, entrepreneurs and accountants worry about the best way to manage their accounts all the time. One of the biggest worries is to find the right software to manage their accounts. Often, they overlook the simple yet most powerful and most likely, already available software in their computers. Microsoft Excel. One of the best and quickest ways to start managing your accounts - now!

Introduction to Microsoft Excel • How to use the basic functions • Easy use of formulas • Payroll & Sales • Integrating the programs • Shortcuts

Propietarios de pequeños negocios, empresarios y contadores, preocupados por encontrar el mejor programa para manejar su contabilidad, comúnmente pasan por alto un simple pero poderoso recurso ya disponible en sus computadoras: Microsoft Excel. Una de las mejores y más eficientes herramientas que existen para manejar su contabilidad.

Introducción al Microsoft Excel • Como utilizar las funciones básicas • Fórmulas de uso fácil • Nómina y Ventas • Integración de los Programas • Atajos

11:15 – 12:15 p.m.

Top Issues to Consider When Starting Your Business Situaciones mas communes cuando comienza su negocio

Carlos Rios, President and Lead Executive Director, Immigrant Rights Network of Iowa Daniel Rios, Business Manager and Key Accountant Manager, Bristol Myers Squibb and Merck & Co Peru

There are so many issues when dealing with business. The start is especially a critical step so you do not work backwards and waste time fixing problems of the past after you have created your business. This class will help you the identify top issues when starting your business and help you proactively find solutions to them.

Hay muchos problemas cuando comenzamos un negocio. El comienzo es crucial, para no tener que arreglar problemas en el futuro. Esta clase te ayudara a identificar los problemas mas seguidos cuando comienzas tu negocio y como arreglarlos.

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Critical Business Taxes & Licensing Requirements Impuestos de Negocio & Requisitos para la Licencia

Luis Ordeñana-Choez, Accountant, Community CPA

When you’re consumed in the excitement of starting a new business, it’s easy to ignore the need for licenses and taxes. Getting licenses and know what tax you would pay can be about as fun as visiting the dentist. But failing to do so-or not doing it correctly from the beginning-is one of the most common mistakes new entrepreneurs make. Come and learn about some of the most common licenses and taxes small-business owners may need and must face and find out the additional resources that is available to you.

Cuando se encuentra envuelto en la emoción de iniciar un nuevo negocio, es fácil pasar por alto la importancia de obtener licencias y pagar impuestos. Adquirir las Licencias y conocer que impuestos le tocará pagar puede ser tan casi divertido como visitar el Dentista. Sin embargo, fallar por no conocer que licencias adquirir o que impuestos pagar es uno de los errores más comunes que los nuevos empresarios cometen. Venga y aprenda acerca de algunos de los impuestos y licencias más comunes que los dueños de pequeños negocios pudieran necesitar. También aprenderá a encontrar recursos adicionales que están disponibles para usted.

10 – 11 a.m. Budgeting Your Business Growth

Patrick R. Owens, Senior Business Banking Specialist, Wells Fargo

Not a lot of people like to budget. This is why only a small percentage of small business owners end up succeeding. Ying will explain how to become the few that succeed. With the right plan and the right amount of discipline, you will be able to budget your growth and never have issues with cash flow to run your business.

11:15 – 12:15 p.m. Obtaining Bank Financing

Rudy Fors, Team Manager and Relationship Manager, US Bank

This presentation will go over what lenders look for when reviewing a loan request and the steps you should take to build a relationship with a lender.

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Christina Moffatt, Director, Small Business Resources, Greater Des Moines Partnership

Choosing and building your business brand will have a real impact on your business. Whether that impact is positive or negative depends on how well you do the job and how well your customers identify with your brand. This session will take you through the basic steps of choosing and building your brand with an emphasis on what you will need to succeed in business.

11:15 – 12:15 p.m. How to Create a Great Business

Adam Steen, Owner, 25Connections

This session will teach you the basics of building a great business. You will learn the steps necessary to get a product into the marketplace and turn your idea into a thriving business. Be prepared to take notes and have actionable items to implement before you leave!

10 – 11 a.m. DreamBuilder™: a Business Planning Tool

Michelle Bartusek, Director, Business Education and Resources, Iowa Center for Economic Success Women’s Business Center

Your business plan is your road map. The practice of writing the business plan forces you to think before you make decisions. Sometimes, just writing your business plan can feel overwhelming. The Iowa Center for Economic Success is here to help! We will show you how DreamBuilder™, an online tool, can help you learn more about business and help you write your business plan. DreamBuilder™ works - even if you are computer-challenged. DreamBuilder™ was developed for female entrepreneurs & is available in English & Spanish.

11:15 – 12:15 p.m.

Using Social Media for Profit

Leng Vong Reiff, President/CEO, Akilli Design & Marketing Services

In this high-tech marketing era, you have to go where your customers are. Take the hard work off your hands with cutting-edge ideas and real-world solutions. You’ll learn the right way to get your campaign up and running. In this seminar, you’ll get the information you need to put social media to work for you

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Speakers

Kimberley Baer is an attorney in Des Moines, Iowa with a general practice law firm. She is a trial lawyer with over 22 years of experience. She formerly practiced law in Chicago with SkaddenArps, one of the world’s largest law firms. Ms. Baer is devoted to providing solid practical and quality legal advice. She practices in personal injury, medical malpractice, business and family law.

Amelia Lobo has extensive experience working with businesses and non-profits. She has extensive experience teaching marketing principles to small businesses. At this time, she is a member of Grinnell College’s fundraising and stewardship group. She helps strengthen ties between Grinnell and its alums and raise money to support Grinnell’s mission and long-term vision. Amelia is bilingual (English/Spanish) and has an MBA. She has been a member of the IES family since 2012.

Patricia Cook is the Director of the Des Moines U.S. Export Assistance Center. Mrs. Cook has been in the Des Moines office for 8 years and has assisted businesses to export manufactured goods, agricultural equipment, processed foods, medical devices, technical and educational services, and all other types of Made in Iowa goods. She joined the US Commercial Service, U.S. Department of Commerce office in 2008. She had a job rotation during the summer of 2010 at the U.S. Consulate in Osaka, Japan, where she was assigned as the Principal Trade Officer of the U.S. Department of Commerce for the U.S. Embassy.

With 25-plus years of international sales, marketing, and logistics in the private sector, Tony Braida helps small- to mid-sized companies broaden their overseas markets. Apart from his position with Bankers Trust, Tony serves on several local boards with international reach, including the International Traders of Iowa, Iowa International Center, as well as co-chairing the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s International Council.

Justin M. Axelrod is Iowa’s Local Taxpayer Advocate. Prior to being Iowa’s Local Taxpayer Advocate, Justin was a practicing tax attorney with a large Florida law firm.

Rudy Fors, Team Manager and Relationship Manager, has been with U.S. Bank since 2010. His responsibilities include overseeing the business banking operations in the Des Moines Market. He has over 15 years of business and commercial banking experience. He has been a multiple Pinnacle Winner within U.S. Bank and was awarded 2015 “Banker of the Year”. Rudy is involved in United Way, American Cancer Society and works with the Greater Des Moines Partnership among other community activities. Rudy attended his undergrad at Saint Louis University where he completed Flight School and received a Business in Science - Finance degree. He has an M.B.A in Finance from Colorado State University and attended the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Madison – Wisconsin.

Brenda LaMarche is the Founder and President of BRL HR Consulting LLC, the Corridor’s premier Human Resources Consulting and Outsourcing firm. She has a BBA in Human Resources & Industrial Relations from the University of Iowa and is certified as a Professional in Human Resources through both the Society of Human Resources Managers and Human Resources Certification Institute. Brenda has more than 25 years of human resources, benefit administration and payroll experience for firms of all sizes, industries and types.

Don Nguyen is the Firm’s legal counsel. Don is a member of the Iowa Bar and Supreme Court and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa since 2007. Don has obtained his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the Southern California Institute of Law and also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University. Don provides legal counsel and guidance to the Public and Private Corporations and Nonprofits and also advises finance and corporate development regarding mergers and acquisitions and other transactional matters. He is a dog lover and an avid fisherman.

Luis Ordeñana-Choez works at Community CPA as an accountant in the Iowa City office. He specializes in working with our Latino community clients. He received his degree in Business Administration and Management at Kirkwood Community College in 2008. He accumulatively worked in the field of insurance and tax for the next 8 years before joining the team. Luis is from Ecuador and is fluent in Spanish.

Abhineu Mathema specializes in export/import documentary credit, collections and standby letters of credit. She received her Bachelors in International Studies and Management from Luther College, Decorah. While completing her undergraduate, she worked with International Trade Center, ICNC/SBA in Chicago, IL. Abhineu is also fluent in Hindi and Nepali.

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Alex Kornya has been working at Iowa Legal Aid since 2008, and became the assistant litigation director in 2014. As a staff attorney, he had an extensive litigation career with a focus in consumer protection, housing, and tax. As assistant litigation director, Alex is involved in developing strategic advocacy for low-income and other vulnerable Iowans.

Michelle Bartusek is the director of Business Education & Resources. Small business ownership has been a significant part of Michelle’s life in many different capacities. Michelle completed her Bachelor of Science in Family Services at Iowa State University. After graduating, she harnessed her own entrepreneurial spirit, first operating a medical transcription business for 10 years (1996-2006), then becoming an IRS-certified tax preparer. She is now on the Board of Directors for Polk County Health Services. Of her 10 years’ experience with tax preparation and planning, she has spent four years at The Iowa Center, allowing the organization to meet clients where they are and provide them one of its essential services.

Speakers

Ying Sa is the founder of Community CPA and one of the initiators of this wonderful event of Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit. Ying has the deep knowledge of tax and accounting and her tax planning strategies are the life line of multi- million dollar companies located all over the country and in five different countries. Ying gives her knowledge to everyone who is willing to learn. Community CPA is one of the fastest growing professional firm in Iowa.

Carlos Rios is the President and Lead Executive Director of the Immigrant Rights Network of Iowa (non-profit organization). Originally from Perú, Carlos received an undergraduate degree in political science (1986) and Juris Doctor Law degree (1989). Before coming to Iowa, he worked for ten years with United Nations peace-keeping operations in Africa and peace-building in Central America. In 2006 he was featured by Point Blank Newspaper as “People Making a Difference” creating a better Central Iowa. In 2010, he was awarded the Community Leadership Award from the State of Iowa. In 2011 with the Immigrant Spirit Award. And in 2017 with the Iowa Community Leadership Award from Chinese Association of Iowa.

Daniel Rios was Business Manager and Key Accountant Manager of Bristol Myers Squibb and Merck & Co Peru. Originally from Peru. Graduate in Accounting and Financial Science (1990) and Specialized in Marketing and Sales. Before He was working in Education and Social Development.

Katie Stull was appointed Chief Human Resources Officer at DART in December 2016. She oversees the human resources department for all of DART’s nearly 300 full and part-time employees. Stull began her professional career working as a Human Resources Specialist, then as a Human Resources Generalist for UTC Aerospace Systems in West Des Moines, Iowa. She became HR Manager for Hydro-Klean, LLC in Des Moines in 2013. Prior to joining DART, Stull worked for Willis Auto Campus as HR Manager. She received her bachelor’s degree in communications and a Master of Business Administration degree from Drake University in Des Moines.

She was elected the president elect of the Central Iowa Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management, CISHRM in January 2016 and becomes president in January, 2017. Stull is a Society for Human Resource Management – Certified Professional and has a Professional in Human Resources Certification. Outside of her professional involvement, she is also involved in the Ronald McDonald House of Central Iowa, is a wish granter for Make-A-Wish Iowa, and volunteers her time as a mentor for students at Drake University.

Samantha Wagner is a Staff Attorney at Iowa Legal Aid, where she provides legal services and representation to low-income entrepreneurs in both litigation and transactional matters. She previously worked at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid representing survivors of sexual violence. Samantha graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School, and received her Bachelor of Arts from Drake University. She is admitted to practice law in Iowa, Wisconsin, and Texas. Samantha has extensive experience working with immigrants and works to provide culturally-competent and creative solutions to clients’ legal issues. In her free time, she works to destigmatize mental health, especially for the legal profession, and serves as a cultural ambassador for the Midwest.

Mike Wagner is President of White Rabbit, a business consultancy he founded in 2004. He is a skilled communicator, facilitator, and business consultant. Mike serves leadership teams in the creation of competitive advantage and growth strategies. His approach is a unique combination of leadership development and organizational culture, informed by the tools and process of “design thinking”.

Mike has been speaking professionally for over 30 years. He started his career as a Pastor and Church Planter before entering the business world. Mike engages audiences with fresh ideas and tells compelling stories to inspire them to keep creating! Mike’s mission is to release the wisdom and capacity of each organization he serves.

Koda Snyder is New Business Development Consultant for SumTotal/Skillsoft a global leader in corporate learning, delivering beautiful technology and engaging content that drives business impact for modern enterprises. Koda has been an active member of the planning committee of the Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit since 2009. Since college, Koda has a diverse background with experience in several industries ranging from finance to retail. Finally resulting in Sales, Koda has a background in leading a sales team, outside sales, account management, leading demonstrations, and inside sales. Koda enjoys engaging colleagues and peers by collaborating new ideas and being able to come up with common objectives to advance professional development.

Adam Steen is the owner of 25Connections. His firm specializes as an outsourced business development manager, opening doors for high growth potential companies who have not yet developed sustainable internal sales functions. His consulting work across the State of Iowa, for the last 9 years, has accelerated the growth of hundreds of businesses in a wide range of industries.

As a marketing professional, Leng Vong provides branding, social media, public relations, SEO, and market research services to a host of various clients. Leng started Akili Design in September of 2007 with a focus to serve small businesses. She is skilled in search engine optimization and online marketing as well as establishing vendor relationships that ultimately serve her clients’ goals and creates seamless and smooth project coordination.

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Monica Parra assists clients with any accounting and taxation needs at the Des Moines office. She especially works closely with the Spanish speaking clients. She received her degree in Accounting and Finance from Marco Fidel Suarez University (Medellin- Colombia) in 2010. She is from Colombia and is fluent in Spanish. Her smile and sweet nature is contagious and will reassure you are in good hands.

Patrick Owens is a Senior Business Banking Specialist with Wells Fargo Bank. His role is to educate business owners in a “Big Picture” thought process that gets them to think about not only there here and now, but what their business will look like tomorrow. By taking the time to learn what’s important to his clients, he has been able to help them succeed financially and grow the small business segment in the Des Moines Metro. He is a member of the Business Network International group, and believes that when you find an expert in a field of business, the best compliment that you can give that person is a referral. He is married to wife Shantelle, and has 2 children, Peyton and Emmet, that always keep him active and busy. He likes movies, comics, and long walks on the beach.

Immigrant Entrepreneur Leadership Award

Outstanding Immigrant Business Award

Immigrant Entrepreneur Leadership Award honors a first generation immigrant who has demonstrated leadership and an entrepreneurial spirit in his/her professional and family life and on behalf of the immigrant and/or larger community. Honoree possesses an ability to mobilize others and is regarded as a community leader.

From child soldier to published author, Esaie Toingar has faced every challenge and embraced every opportunity with faith, tenacity and dignity. Born in the Chad Republic, he completed college in Algeria after which escaped to Nigeria when war erupted and then migrated to Sioux City, Iowa as a refugee. He later also completed a degree at the University of North Iowa and established himself in Cedar Rapids where he currently resides. In addition to full time employment at Rockwell Collins, he is also the President of Wake Up For Your Rights, a nonprofit organization involved in local initiatives that help immigrants navigate their adopted homeland and promote cultural understanding with native Iowans as well as partners on international initiatives that provide education, clean water, and legal advice in Africa. Esaie has authored two books based on his experiences in and knowledge about Africa as well as one about the journey of his family to the blessings in their current life.

Being raised by a single mother taught Robbie Cabral about hard work and sacrifice. This work ethic has served him well since he moved to the United States from Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. He originally moved in 2007 to Los Angeles, California with his rock band with dreams of success in the music business. He stayed in pursuit of a better life after the rest his band members returned home and took any job he could find to make ends meet. A tenacious pursuit of a brilliant idea resulted in the invention of the Benjilock, the world’s first traditional rechargeable padlock with fingerprint technology, his appearance on “Shark Tank” and a partnership with one of its stars, Kevin O’Leary. This has propelled his invention into a successful national business venture in less than a year. Benjilock has also received accolades and recognition through numeral awards and featured in over 190 media outlets across the world including DIY, HGTV and Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation on the CBS network.

Outstanding Immigrant Business Award honors an immigrant-owned (at least 50% ownership by first generation immigrant) business that serves as a model and inspiration of success in both profit and philanthropy. The honoree utilizes business strategies that carry a mission of community investment and civic engagement while providing a healthy profit margin.

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Immigrant Spirit Award

Neil MacNaughton, PhD, RN, teaches, practices and lives the idea that everyone deserves the dignity of primary and preventative healthcare. From his time as a Peace Corps volunteer in Micronesia, to serving as a delegate to the American Pacific Nurse Leadership Council (APNLC), to his role today as professor and community activist on behalf of the Marshallese and other immigrant groups in Dubuque, Iowa, he consistently works to ensure access to healthcare for all. Beginning during his career in nursing in the Peace Corps where he was stationed in Micronesia in the 1980’s, to his current role as Assistant Department Head for Nursing at the University of Dubuque, Neil has been a champion for the well-being of vulnerable migrant populations. As one of the founding members of the Dubuque Marshallese Healthcare Initiative, he has been at the forefront of ensuring the Marshallese residents of Dubuque receive access to the healthcare services they need. In addition to his leadership in this important battle at the local and national level, Neil is also a critical cultural broker in harnessing the compassion and understanding of the Dubuque community to benefit the Marshallese community in all other aspects of their lives in Iowa.

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As an immigrant from Canada, Rowena Crosbie understands the unique challenges of navigating a foreign environment and has a deep appreciation for what it means to be a U.S. Citizen. As such, she is driven daily to give back to the community and country she calls home and to help individuals of any background live their best personal or professional life in pursuit of the American Dream. Ro has integrated these principles in the creation and development of Tero International, a company she founded in 1993. Since then, Tero has earned a distinguished reputation as a premier research and corporate training company. It has been voted the ‘Best Training and Development Company’ since the award was introduced in 2007. Ro is the engine behind the research and design in writing over 160 hours of curriculum used in building interpersonal skills for thousands of professionals around the world. Tero has trained in 13 countries and has worked with business professionals from over 40 countries. Ro is highly sought after for personal and professional involvement on professional, state and organizational boards . Currently, she serves on the Board of Directors for Delta Dental of Iowa and on the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation Board. She is a past Advisory Board member for Hertz Farm Management, Past-Chair of Iowa State University’s Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) Advisory Council and Past President of the Central Iowa Chapter of ASTD.

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In 2012, the Immigrant Champion Award was renamed to the Karen Evans Immigrant Champion Award after the late Karen Louise Evans. Mrs. Evans’ earnest and personal commitment to assist individual immigrants epitomizes the legacy between Iowans and first generation immigrants.

The Karen L. Evans Immigrant Champion Award honors a non-immigrant or organization dedicated to making a positive impact on the immigrant community. The individual demonstrates both a personal and professional commitment to and advocacy. The award may also be presented to an organization that leads efforts to facilitate the entrepreneurial efforts to immigrants and/or fosters an environment where the unique skills immigrants bring to the work place is valued and rewarded.

The Immigrant Spirit Award honors a first generation immigrant who has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to professional/business excellence and altruistic pursuits. The honoree’s accomplishments and contributions have broad and substantial positive impact on the immigrant and larger community.

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Jannay Towne Anchor and Reporter, WHO TV Channel 13

Jannay Towne came to Channel 13 in April of 2005 as a reporter for Channel 13 News at 5, 6, & 10 p.m. In January 2012, she was promoted to co-anchor to Today in Iowa Saturday and Sunday.

She came to Iowa by way of Great Falls, Montana where she was the main anchor. While there, Jannay was recognized with a journalism award for a special report she field anchored during a visit by President Bush. She earned her Broadcast Journalism degree from the University of Montana and still cheers for the Grizzlies.

Jannay is very connected with central Iowa. She currently reads to kids each Thursday through the Everybody Wins mentoring program at Monroe Elementary School, is involved in The Pet Project Midwest which helps Iowans keep their beloved pets at home and out of local shelters through its Pet Pantry and volunteers with Cornerstone of Hope Orphanage.

Vinh Nguyen ELL Community Outreach Program Supervisor, Des Moines Public Schools

Vinh Nguyen is the English language learner (ELL) Community Outreach Program Supervisor for the Des Moines Public Schools. He was born and raised in Vietnam, since he moved to Iowa, Vinh has become community leader, a giftedstoryteller and cultural broker. He currently serves as president of the Vietnamese American Community in Iowa (VACI).

Marta Codina Regional Banking Area President, Western Iowa Retail division, Wells Fargo

Marta Codina is the Regional Banking Area President for the Western Iowa Retail division at Wells Fargo. She is a veteran of the financial services industry who started her career as a teller during high school in Houston, Texas. Marta moved to Iowa 20 years ago to join US Bank and worked there for 9 years as a Regional Manager leading the Retail Banking Division. She joined Wells Fargo in 2001 and during her tenure has served as a Regional Development Manager, overseeing sales strategies and Learning and Development for Iowa, and as an Area Manager for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, overseeing the mortgage production sales force for Western Iowa.

A graduate of the University of Houston, she was a founding member of the Wells Fargo Central Iowa Diversity Council and is immediate past chair of that group which coordinates Wells Fargo’s local efforts around diversity and inclusion. Marta currently serves on the Board of Directors of Character Counts in Iowa and as Vice Chair – Volunteer on the Executive Committee of the United Way of Central Iowa.

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Opening Ceremony Keynote Speaker:

Lt. Governor Adam Gregg

Award Ceremony Keynote Speaker:

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Are you looking for ways to support your business financially? Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit is going to show how bankers think out loud before giving you a loan for your business. Three new immigrant business owners will compete and show the judges why they deserve $5,000 by presenting their personal story, business plan, and three year business projections. Watch who will win the 2018’s $5,000.

This year, to build upon last year’s topic, Wells Fargo is adding one more way to get funded and it is through Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit at the exciting new session called Underwriting Exposed.

Keynote Speakers: Robbie Cabral, Founder and CEO, BenjiLock

Watch three new immigrant businesses compete to win $5,000 on November 17!

Claudia Schabel Winner of 2017 Underwriting Exposed

IES Underwriting Exposed is back to give back!

JUDGES1. Amelia Lobo, Assistant Director, Major Gifts, Grinnell College

2. Craig Downs, President & Senior Loan Administrator, Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise & Community Vitality

3. Belma Jusufovic, Business Banking Manager and VP, Wells Fargo

4. Amy Kuhlers, Program Manager & Network Builder, IA SourceLink and Iowa Economic Development

Wilfredo Melgar Winner of 2016 Underwriting Exposed

Russel Karim2015 IES Underwriting Exposed Competition Winner

Goreth Nabukeera Underwriter Exposed Competition Winner, 2014 IES.

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Exhibitors1. Wells Fargo Marta Codina (515) 245-3036 • Marta.Codina@wellsfargo.com 666 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50309

2. Community CPA Ying Sa (515) 288-3188 • cpa@communitycpa.com 3816 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312

3. US Bank Rudy Fors (515) 245-6171 • Rudy.fors@usbank.com 520 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50309

4. Chinese Association of Iowa Swallow Yan (515) 988-0901 • iowachinese@yahoo.com 3816 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312

5. Bankers Trust Christina Jarck (515) 245-2993 • CJarck@BankersTrust.com 453 7th St., Des Moines, IA 50309

6. Greater Des Moines Partnership Mary Bontrager (515) 286-4950 • mbontrager@desmoinesmetro.com 601 Locust St., Suite 700, Des Moines, IA 50309

7. Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise and Community Vitality Craig Downs (515) 212-0182 • cdowns@iowamicroloan.org 915 8th St., Suite 205, Boone, IA 50036

8. LW Advisors Julia McCormick (515) 306-9927 • julia@livweladvisors.com 2404 Forest Dr. Suite 240, Des Moines, IA 50312

9. Iowa Center for Economic Success Michelle Bartusek (515) 283-0940 • mbartusek@theiowacenter.org 8345 University Blvd., Suite F, Clive, IA 50325

10. Akili Design & Marketing Services Leng Vong (515) 650-3004 • Leng@akilidesign.com 7696 Hickman Rd., Windsor Heights, IA 50324

11. Hola Iowa Tar Macias (309) 269-3195 • holaamerica2000@aol.com 421 19th St., Suite 2, Moline, IL 61265

12. The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GQCHCC) Zenaida Landeros (309) 797-8650 • zenaida@gqchcc.com 511 17th St., Moline, IL 61265

13. Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Ciel Friess (515) 964-6813 • cafriess@dmacc.edu 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd. Bldg. 21, Ankeny, IA 50023

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14. Drake University Dr. Deb Bishop (515) 271-3818 • deb.bishop@drake.edu 2507 University Ave., Des Moines, IA 50311

15. Small Business Administration Jayne Armstrong (515) 284-4422 • Jayne.Armstrong@sba.gov 210 Walnut St., #749, Des Moines, IA 50309

16. Small Business Development Center Lisa Shimkat (515) 294-5595 • lshimkat@iastate.edu 2321 N. Loop Dr., Suite 202, Ames, IA 50010

17. SCORE John Short (515) 707-0442 • jshort@jmshortcpa.com 6600 University Ave., Suite 157, Windsor Heights, IA 50324

18. La Reina/Latin World Broadcasting Inc Lenny Montalvo (515) 528-8276 • lenny@lareina1260.com 1541 E Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50316

19. Young Living Jenny Klinefelter (515) 210-6958 • jennyklinefelter@gmail.com

20. ICIC Allie Padgett (617) 238-3027 • apadgett@icic.org 56 Warren Street, Suite 300, Roxbury, MA 02119

21. Baer Law Office Kimberly Baer (515) 279-2000 • kbaer@baerlawoffice.com 838 5th Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309

22. Diversity Insurance Inc. Juan Rodriguez (515) 287-0055 • jrodriguez@mydiversityinsurance.com 1541 E Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50316

23. Iowa Economic Development Authority - IA Source Link Amy Kuhlers (515) 725-3021 • Amy.Kuhlers@iowa.gov 200 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309

24. Iowa Legal Aid Samantha Wagner (515) 243-1198 • swagner@iowalaw.org 1111 9th St., Suite 230, Des Moines, IA 50314

25. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 2625 N. loop Dr., Suite 2430, Ames, IA 50010 (515) 294-7517 • oyervide@iastate.edu

26. BenjiLock Robbie Cabral www.BenjiLock.com

27. Connection Media Corp Wilfredo Melgar (515) 346-5163 • info@conexionlatinaiowa.com 1111 E University Ave., Des Moines, IA 50316

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Presenting Sponsors

Community CPA

Community CPA is one of the fastest growing professional CPA firms in the country. The staff at Community CPA is comprised of energetic, hardworking and skillful professionals. The firm is known for its quality service, advanced portal technology and promptness response. Unlike other traditional professional firms, Community CPA is open 6 days a week, service clients in 9 different languages and provide 24/7/365 all time portal services.

(515) 288-3188 • 3816 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312 (319) 208-3712 • 2421 Coral Court, Suite 1, Coralville, IA 52241 • communitycpa.com

Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a diversified, community-based financial services company with $1.9 trillion in assets. Wells Fargo’s vision is to satisfy our customers’ financial needs and help them succeed financially. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through 7,950 locations, 13,000 ATMs, the internet (wellsfargo.com) and mobile banking, and has offices in 37 countries and territories to support customers who conduct business in the global economy. With approximately 262,000 team members, Wells Fargo serves one in three households in the United States. Wells Fargo & Company was ranked No. 26 on Fortune’s 2018 rankings of America’s largest corporations. News, insights and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories.

(515) 245-3136 • www.wellsfargo.com • 666 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50309

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US Bank

US Bank is the sixth-largest commercial bank in the United States; it offers regional consumer and business banking and wealth management services, national wholesale and trust services and global payments services to more than 15.8 million customers. The company operates 2,851 banking offices and 5,175 ATMs, and provides a comprehensive line of banking, brokerage, insurance, investment, mortgage, trust and payment services products to consumers, businesses and institutions.

(515) 247-4916 • www.usbank.com • 520 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50309

The Ghosh Center & Dr. Chirantan Ghosh

When you choose a center for cancer treatment, you place your trust in them. You want the best care for your condition and a compassionate team who’s always in your corner. At The Ghosh Center, you get both. We consistently exceed national standards for healthcare quality and safety and rank in the 99th percentile for patient satisfaction. The Ghosh Center is certified by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) program, an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). A score of 75% is required for this certification – our overall score is 94%. Since we opened our doors, we’ve upheld guidelines established by the Institute of Medicine for evidence-based care and other quality initiatives.

(319) 294-1899 • www.theghoshcenter.org • 1951 51st St. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

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Chinese Association of Iowa

The Chinese Association of Iowa (CAI) is a community-based, member-focused, and non-profit organization. CAI represents the business, economic and community development of Iowa’s young, strong and influential Chinese American community. CAI has made great strides in representing Chinese Americans. It aims to promote cultural diversity and enrichment in the local community.

(515) 988-0901 • www.iowachinese.us • 3816 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312

Double Dragon

Founded by David and Cindy Luu two decades ago, Double Dragon Food Market is now one of the largest Asian grocery stores in Des Moines. David and Cindy are very generous to the immigrant communities, and provide on going support to Wat Lao Buddhavas of Iowa Temple.

(515) 284-0527 • 1537 2nd Ave., Des Moines, IA 50314

Initiative for a Competitive Inner City

Our mission at the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City is to drive economic prosperity in America’s inner cities through private sector investment to create jobs, income and wealth for local residents.

Founded in 1994 by Harvard Business School Professor Michael Porter, the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City is a national nonprofit research and advisory organization and the leading authority on U.S. inner city economies and the businesses that thrive there.

www.icic.org • 56 Warren Str., Suite 300, Roxbury, MA 02119

Iowa Economic Development

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) was created in 2011 to replace the Iowa Department of Economic Development as part of the complete overhaul of Iowa’s economic development delivery model. Our mission is to strengthen economic and community vitality by building partnerships and leveraging resources to make Iowa the choice for people and business. Through our two main divisions – business development and community development – IEDA administers several state and federal programs to meet its goals of assisting individuals, communities and businesses.

(515-725-3021 • 200 East Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309

The Greater Des Moines Partnership

The Partnership provides resources for moving or expanding a business to Greater Des Moines, employment opportunities, information about the area, and updates on the Partnership's programs and events.

(515) 286-4950 • 700 Locust St., Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50309

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Bankers Trust

Bankers Trust is the largest locally-owned bank in Iowa with assets exceeding four billion dollars! Bankers Trust has 12 offices throughout the Greater Des Moines area, as well as branches or operations in Ames, Iowa; Phoenix, Ariz.; Omaha, Neb.; and Sioux Falls, S.D.

(515) 245-2863 • BankersTrust.com • 453 7th St., Des Moines, IA, 50309

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Drake University

Drake University is recognized as one of the finest institutions of higher learning in the Midwest. A mid-sized, private university in Des Moines, Iowa, they offer the benefits and resources of a larger institution along with the advantages of intimate class sizes and close personal relationships.

(515) 271-2011 • www.drake.edu

Etek City

Etekcity is an internet-based retailer/wholesaler serving a large customer base in home improvement, consumer electronics, and outdoor equipment. For lower costs and higher efficiency, countless hours have been put toward optimizing our operation and improving our supply chain management. Etekcity’s customer support ensures customers receive the best value and service among eCommerce brands.

1-855-686-3835 • support@etekcity.com

Hola Iowa

Hola Iowa is a sister company of Hola America. Hola America is a publication established in the year 2000 that has now grown to include other avenues to better reach the Hispanic population with a print publication and special editions, a Spanish language TV show, an English language TV Show, a high traffic website, email newsletter, mail subscriptions, translation services, video and photography services and social media.

(309) 269-3195 • www.HolaIowa.com

Ingersoll Wine & Spirits

Your neighborhood wine store. This has been our motto for 19 years. Located just west of beautiful downtown Des Moines, Ingersoll Wine & Spirits is central Iowa’s original wine and liquor store. In October of 2001 IWS opened a second store in West Des Moines, IA. We are a locally-owned family operated business that is committed to providing you, our customers, with quality products at a reasonable price. Hopefully our website will reflect our level of service and commitment which we have provided since 1987.

(515) 255-3191 • 3500 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312

Latin World Group

Latin World Group consists of five companies/organizations: Mundo Latino Diversity Insurance, La Reina 1260 am, La Reina Magazine, 5 de Mayo Mexican Restaurant, and Carnaval Internacional Latino. All of these organizations owned or founded by a successful local immigrant entrepreneur – Juan Rodriguez.

(515) 528-8122 • www.lareina1260.com

Polk County

Polk County exists to serve the public. We are committed to service excellence, fiscal responsibility and enhancing the quality of life. We will be the most effective, productive, and responsive local government in Iowa.

(515) 286-3120 • CountyBoard@polkcountyiowa.gov • 111 Court Ave., Rm. 300, Des Moines, IA 50309®

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VisualHouse

VisualHouse is a video and multimedia production company based out of West Des Moines, Iowa that specializes in delivering HD content for multiple mediums. Its small size allows their creative team to work directly with you. No phone tag between the receptionist, accounting manager and project leader. Instead, the man making the cuts on the editing floor will be discussing details while having lunch with you. VisualHouse thrives on exploring new projects and techniques, keeping up-to-date with the latest technology and tricks of hollywood. Your ideas turned our creations is what keeps us pushing the limits.

(712) 269-2636 • 2045 Grand Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50265

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Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC)

An Iowa community college with locations in Ankeny, Boone, Carroll, Newton, Des Moines and West Des Moines, Iowa. DMACC is a comprehensive community college in Central Iowa dedicated to providing quality, affordable, student-centered education and training in an innovative and responsive learning environment to empower Iowans of all ages and backgrounds to pursue life’s opportunities and achieve their career dreams.

(515) 964-6200 • ww.dmacc.edu

FFA Enrichment Center

The FFA Enrichment Center is a beautiful and unique facility dedicated to helping new generations of Iowans prepare for exciting careers in agriculture. Located on the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Ankeny Campus, it will enhance the learning opportunities for more than 12,000 Iowa FFA members and DMACC students enrolled in the Veterinary Technologies and Agribusiness programs.

(515) 965-7372 • 1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy., Ankeny, IA 50023

WHO TV

One of the most popular news TV Station in Des Moines Iowa, also known as Channel 13. The TV station has its special connection with immigrant communities. In one of the most recent Bosnian gathering, several of the people referred WHO TV as the station “knows a lot more about immigrants”. Viewers across the state knew faces and voices of John Bachman and Erin Kiernan. It is the station to catch all news on earth.

www.whotv.com or turn on your TV and go to Channel 13.

Immigrant Rights Network of Iowa

The Immigrant Rights Network of Iowa (IRNI) is a grassroots 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a broad-based statewide and regional network of organizations, individuals, immigrants and their allies. The mission is to facilitate full immigrant participation in decision-making processes, promote respect for immigrant contributions, and build inclusive communities. The Network social change philosophy is one of grassroots empowerment and leadership development. This can be seen through their 13 years of history in network action and goals to strengthen our communities including Leadership Development, Community Participation, Community Education, Civic Participation-Citizenship, Electoral Empowerment and Advocacy.

(515) 974-5199 • crios@irnofiowa.org

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Recognizing and promoting diversity means having an appreciation for difference. At Wells Fargo, we welcome and value the insights and perspectives drawn from unique life experiences. It is those distinctive viewpoints that provide us with the fresh thinking we need to help all our customers reach their f nancial goals. i We are proud to be part of Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit.

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The 12th Annual NationalImmigrant Entrepreneurs SummitSaturday, November 16, 2019FFA Enrichment Center, Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC)

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