2025 Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit - Illinois Regional

This dynamic summit brings together a diverse community of entrepreneurs, business owners, and supporters who are passionate about fostering entrepreneurship. Come join in with 150+ entrepreneurs for a day of learning and growing together.
 

All are welcome to register and attend! Whether you are an immigrant business owner or simply a person who is new to doing business, this event is for you!
 

Date: Tuesday, August 26
Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Vibrant Arena at The MARK, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL 61265
 

AGENDA
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Check-in & Breakfast

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. - Opening Ceremony

9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Early Morning Workshop
- The Power of Capital – Johnny Cintron, Business Relationship Manager, Chase
- Asset Protection for Your Business - Ying Sa, CEO & Managing Partner, Community CPA
- Turning Targeted Outreach into Business Momentum – Alvaro Macias, VP Community Development, Ascentra Credit Union

10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. - Visit with Exhibitors & Refreshment Break

11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Mid-Morning Morning Workshop Session
Strategic Execution for Startups and Underperforming Companies – Todd Shores, Virtual CFO, Creative Planning
- Work Visas and Green Cards for Entrepreneurs -- Xavier Francis, Founder and Managing Attorney, Francis Law
Building A Better Brand – Alfred Ramirez, President, Diverse Strategies Now

12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. - Visit Exhibitors, Networking and Gather for Lunch

12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. - Keynote and Luncheon Panel
Panel: Advice from Immigrant Entrepreneurs - We Answer Tough Questions!
– Fred Ebong, Lead Videographer and Creative Director, FE Studios
– Xavier Francis, Founder and Managing Attorney, Francis Law
– Nana Ouro-Agoro, President & CEO, AKWAABA QC
– Ying Sa, CEO & Managing Partner, Community CPA

1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. - Visit with Exhibitors

2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. - Afternoon Workshop Session
- Six Steps to Building the Business of Your Dreams – Marcia Erickson, Business & Executive Coach, ActionCoach ExcelEdge East Division
- One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Tax deductions for working Americans & businesses – Dan Arnell Belarmino, Sr. Stakeholder Liaison Tax Specialist, Internal Revenue Service
- The Importance of an Estate Plan – Erie D. Johnson, VP Senior Wealth Management, Quad Cities Bank & Trust

2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Closing Ceremony & Giveaways

Join us at IES and be part of a vibrant community that celebrates innovation, fosters connections, and empowers entrepreneurs. Register now and secure your spot at this summit!