BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 28, 2024) — The Quad Cities Chamber will host a Minority Business Summit on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 8:30AM-3:45PM, at the Hotel Blackhawk, Davenport. This new, free event, presented by Wells Fargo, will have approximately 100 minority business owners and entrepreneurs in attendance.
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.
Agenda
8:30AM Check-in, breakfast, and networking
9AM Welcome and message from presenting sponsor, Wells Fargo
9:15AM “Technology & AI: Leveraging Technology for Business Success”: Khyree McCorkle, Twin State Technical Services
9:55AM “Scaling Your Business: Strategies for Growth and Expansion”: Ann Friederichs and Maria Ramos-Elisondo, Small Business Development Center at Western Illinois University — Quad Cities; and Christine Kruse, SCORE Quad Cities
10:50AM “Ways to Fund Your Business: Access to Capital”: Beth Dunn, Quad City Bank and Trust; Marcie Ordaz, Lift Women’s Foundation; and Dave Lentell, Small Business Administration
11:35AM “Navigating Back Office & Accounting Compliance,” Molly Mayfield, CPA GreenFlex Financial/Timmer and Associates
12:15PM Lunch
1PM Keynote: “A Founder's Story: Navigating the Ups and Downs of Entrepreneurship,” Dr Kit Evans-Ford, Argrow's House, and Autistic and Loved
2:15PM “Digital Marketing Strategies: Effective Online Marketing Tactics”: Amy Behning, MindFire Communications
2:55PM Minority business owner panel: Lydia Amissah-Harris, The Bloom Project; Miguel Rosas, New Style Hair Academy; and Nicole Watson-Lam, Ms BriMani’s Hair and Beauty Supply and The Urban Reserve
3:35PM Closing remarks: Dr LaDrina Wilson, Iman Consulting
3:45PM Program ends, informal networking reception
