Saturday, November 9, 2013Olmsted Center, Drake University • 2507 University Avenue • Des Moines, IA 50311

a Letter from the Governor

IeS is expanding to multiple locations within the State of Iowa.

Come join us at these IeS eveNtS and learn more about business and entrepreneurship!

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Presenting Sponsors:

Hosts:

January 14, 2014 • Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance501 1st St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

April 22, 2014 • Iowa CityIowa State University Extension and Outreach3109 Old Highway 218 S., Iowa City, IA 52246

July 22, 2014 • DavenportWells Fargo203 W 23rd, Davenport, IA 52802

September 23, 2014 • Sioux CityEmma’s Event Center3828 Stadium Dr., Sioux City, IA 51106

November 8, 2014 • AnkenyDes Moines Area Community College (DMACC)FFA Building, Ankeny Campus1055 SW Prairie Trail Parkway, Ankeny, IA 50023

Please contact Community CPA & Associates Inc for more information. (515) 288-3188 • cpa@communitycpa.com • 3816 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312

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How to Write an effective business PlanAmelia Lobo, Director of the ISED Women's Business Center

Your business plan is your roadmap. The practice of writing the business plan forces you to think before you make deci-sions. It also helps you set goals and stay accountable to yourself and your business partners. This session will explore the importance of the plan and the major areas you need to cover when writing a business plan. It will help you think through some important issues that you may not have considered yet. Your plan will become a valuable tool as you set out to raise money for your business. Your business plan will also provide milestones to help you gauge your success! Both new and existing businesses are invited to attend!

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Protecting your business from the Silent Crime Brian Endrizal, FBI

One of the greatest threats to your business doesn’t come only from the competition.Identity Theft is America’s fastest growing and most costly crime. This seminar will educate you about the new epidemic: Identity theft crimes targeting businesses and organizations. Learn what business identity theft is (and what it is not), and key reasons why thieves are targeting businesses like yours.

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business taxes and Licenses that you must Know Bo Dong, Tax Accountant, Community CPA and Associates Inc

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.

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¿Por qué necesita un eIN #Why you Need an eIN# (Spanish)Song Mo, Accounting Manager, Community CPA and Associates

Un Número de Identificación de Empleador (EIN), también conocido como un número de identificación fiscal federal, es similar a un número de seguro social para su negocio. Este número de nueve dígitos es importante porque le permite identificar su negocio en importantes formas de gobierno y los documentos oficiales. En esta sesión, aprender sobre maneras de solicitar su EIN # y mantener otros permisos y licencias para su negocio esenciales.

An Employer Identification Number (EIN), also known as a federal tax ID, is similar to a social security number for your business. This nine-digit number is important because it allows you to identify your business on important government forms and official documents. In this session, learn how EIN number is being used and what are the functions related to this number and ways to apply for your EIN# and maintain the active status of the EIN number.

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a business Secret: How to build a LegacyBryan Dewhurst & Phillip Ramsey, Bearence Management Group

Do you desire to create a legacy to pass along to your loved ones or an organization you are passionate about? Have you ever wondered about what you need to do to create sustainable growth and have your company thrive for decades to come? Learn from Bryan and Phillip as they share their legacy-building strategies.

brian endrizal

Brian Endrizal works as a Des Moines Resident Agent in the Omaha Division from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). According to the FBI website, identify theft is nothing new. But the threat is more pervasive and the scams more sophisticated than ever, including new online elements. The FBI uses both criminal and cyber resources to help identify and stop crime groups in the early stages. Through educational resources, the FBI goal is to make sure identify theft doesn’t happen to you.

bo dong

Bo Dong was born in China and came in United States in 2007. Bo graduated from Drake University with Master of Accounting and Master of Business Administration. Bo is current the Corporation Tax Preparer at Community CPA. He has been practices in the tax and accounting area since 2011.

Song mo Song J Mo was born in China and grew up in Panama. His upbringing makes him very special at Community CPA. Song graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in Finance. Song is currently the Audit Manager at Community CPA. He practices in the tax and accounting area, and also assist clients with IT implementation with inventory and cash registers.

Bryan and Phillip are members of the Financial Strategies division at Bearence Management Group specializing in the Private Wealth Management and assisting business owners with having work life balance, thinking bigger and protecting their downside.

Bryan and Phillip’s passions are working closely with clients who know what they want in life and creating a vision for their families that will live on generationally. We believe that you are your best asset and that time, family and health cannot be compromised in order to achieve business success.

Bryan and his wife, Laura, have been married since 2006 and have three children. Phillip and his wife, Erin, have been married since 2008 and have three children.

amelia Lobo

Amelia Lobo is the Director of the ISEDWomen’s Business Center. She helps entrepreneurs in the Des Moines area make smart decisions, from deciding whether to start a business to decidinghow to market and grow their businesses. The Women’s Business Center sponsors classes and lectures for small business owners. Amelia has spent the last 10 years working with small businesses. She is passionate about helping small businesses succeed and is excited by the ability of small business owners to create wealth for themselves and their communities. A native of Costa Rica, Amelia studied Economics in college and has an MBA. She splits her time between Des Moines and Iowa City.

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Is your business ready to expand? Willem Bakker, President/CEO of Eagle Technology

If your company is performing well, and you see positive balance on your bank account, you may desire to cast a wider net and expand your business. Does positive cash balance means you are ready for expansion? In this session, learn ways to identify whether you are ready to expand or not? If you are learn to strategize and be innovative so you can take your business to the next level. Mr. Bakker has done that for his own business and he helped many others to success in business expansion. Learn from the person who actually done it and done it well.

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reporting to the IrS – doing It right From day one Kristy Maitre, Senior Stakeholder Liaison, Internal Revenue Service

Reporting to the IRS is important, but doing it the right from day one is even more important! In this session, an IRS liaison will share with you the secret roadmap that allows you to do it right and always do it right. Ms. Maître will take the complexity, the anxiety and the fear out of your mind. You will understand federal, state, and local tax reporting requirements and learn about resources available to help with your IRS reporting.

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How to Jump Start a businessAdam Steen, Founder, 25 Connections

To start a business and to start it really quickly, that is a possibility. Many entrepreneurs have done and we want to share with you how you can do that. Mr. Steen had jump started businesses in the past. He says: While the landscape of the small business world is constantly changing, one thing remains the same: it’s all about whom you know and making the right connections at the right time. Come and learn more about finding the right players for your team and how they can help you to jump start!

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Haga crecer su negocio mediante el mercadeomarketing your business to the Next Step (Spanish)Amelia Lobo, Director of the ISED Women’s Business CenterCarlos Rios, Executive Director, Immigrant Rights Network of Iowa

¿Qué estrategia debo seguir para que mi negocio sea más rentable? Esta clase le ayudará a desarrollar su estrategia de ventas. Le ayudará a evaluar las opciones de promoción, ayudándole a escoger la que mejor se ajusta a su necesidad. También hablaremos de las redes sociales y el mercadeo a bajo costo.

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.

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the myth to Getting more SalesProfessor Gregg Johnson and Professor Jennifer Beal, AIB College of Business

Do I really need to lower my fees to increase sales? In this session Professors Johnson and Beal 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 lowing 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.

Kristy maitre Kristy Maitre is the Senior Stakeholder Liaison at Internal Revenue Service. Before this job, she was an auditor with the IRS. Kristy has more than 25 years working experience with the IRS and is a tremendous the resources for tax professionals to whom she frequently give seminars and speeches.

adam Steen 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.

He is also a professional speaker and corporate facilitator and believes that relationships are the key to growth within a business or non-profit organization. Adam also believes that every person has been made with specific gifts and talents which, if used properly, could truly make an extraordinary impact in Iowa and across the globe. Previous to business ownership, Adam spent a brief time in the Philadelphia Phillies organization as a pitcher. In his spare time, Adam works tirelessly to spread a Biblical message of hope throughout the State of Iowa and is involved in several local ministries.

Carlo rios Carlos Rios is the Chair and lead Executive Director of the Immigrant Rights Network of Iowa (non-profi t organization). Originally from Perú, Carlos received an undergraduate degree in political science (1986), Juris Doctor Law degree (1989) and accreditation as Immigration Representative (2010). Before coming to Iowa,

he worked for ten years with United Nations peace-keeping operations in Africa and peace-building in Central America. Carlos is one of the members of the United Nations awarded with one of the portion of the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize. In 2006, he was featured by Point Blank Newspaper as “People Making a Difference” creating a better Central Iowa. And in 2010, he was awarded the Community Leadership Award from the State of Iowa.

Gregg Johnson

Gregg Johnson is currently a professor of Business at AIB college. He has taught at colleges around the world. Domestically, he taught in North Carolina, New York, and Kansas. Internationally he has taught in Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Estonia. He also spent several years working as a

stockbroker on Wall Street. He is the founder and CEO of Lifestyle Fitness Health Clubs, Incorporated.

Mr. Johnson has taught over 50 different college courses, including Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Business Law, Sales, Sales Management, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Project Management, Business Statistics, Investments, etc. Additionally, he has presented numerous seminars/workshops on various topics including selling, management, and investing.

Willem bakker

Willem Bakker is a seasoned executive of large organizations and small businesses, leader, entrepreneur, technologist and strategist. He isan expert in public/private partnerships, start-ups, business turnarounds and growing enterprises. After a successful career as an engineer and business leader, had a second

career in academia and not-for-profits.

Willem is currently President/CEO of Eagle Technology out of St. Louis,Missouri. Willem recently was also the Executive Director of Information Technology Coalition in St. Louis; a coalition driven by universities, diverse business enterprises and civic institutions of all sizes.

Through his career, Willem has been recognized for many accomplishments including recognition by the President of the United States and the Governor of Iowa for exemplary planning and execution of the Y2K education/consulting program through collaboration with the Department of Commerce, USDA, SBA, and over 15 local and regional government organizations.

His professional passion is launching and building companies/enterprises, major strategic initiatives, and driving innovation. Over the past decades, through trial and error, he has fine-tuned a methodology for successfully planning, launching and achieving success on big ideas and challenges.

SpeakersJennifer beal Jennifer Beal, Assistant Professor at AIB College of Business in Des Moines, Iowa,brings a wealth of professional and personal experience with social media. As an undergraduate Business Administration student at AIB College, Jenn actively participated in many student organizations

and spear-headed a variety of social media campaigns. These campaigns ranged from event promotion, member recruitment, and increasing active participation. The role of Director of Activitieswas the platform for Jenn to put her innovative ideas into practice using social media, as well as traditional forms of marketing. With practical application in the sales and marketing world, Jenn has transitioned into a full-time faculty position at AIB College after completing her Master’s in Public Administration at Drake University. Jenn understands and values the importance of connecting with current businesses to see how social media and technology are being used. From her experiences connecting with numerous of the Des Moines’ most prominent organizations, she has been able to hear first-hand the practices that are working. Jenn is also an active user of social media on a personal level, as she spends time #connecting with her friends and followers. The Beal’s stay busy following their favorite sports team: @IowaHawkeyes!

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Social media marketingLeng Vong, President/CEO, Akilli Marketing

Do you have a social media marketing strategy? Whether you are just learning about Facebook, Twitter and other tools for social media or you are already using them to market your business, find out how to get a return on your investment. Come learn how you can create your social media strategy and begin using it immediately for the success of your business.

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Legal aspects of owning a Small businessJason Ross, Chris James, Lori Chesser, Matt Coryell, and Sarah Franklin, Davis Brown Law Firm

One of the biggest challenges for small businesses is an unexpected legal battle. They are capable of destroying your business, emptying your bank account and worst of all can break your family for good. As small business owner you can learn the possible legal issues related to your business. You can prevent lawsuits by knowing what to do ahead of time. Come to gain a wealth of information from an expert lawyer on the ins and outs of the legal side of owning a business. In this session there will be time set aside for you to ask your own specific questions.

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How to Hire and retain the best employeesKaren Miller, Executive Vice President, Manpower Inc.

Your employees are your number one asset. Discover what the characteristics are of many all-star employees and how to recognize these traits in potential hires. Learn ways to implement programs that will help maintain and potentially increase their level of commitment to you and your company once you’ve hired them. For every successful business in addition to the owners, there are star employees.

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estructura tributaria es la clave para la supervivencia del negociotax Structure is the Key to business Survival (Spanish)Ying Sa, CEO, Community CPA and Associates Carlos Rios, Executive Director, Immigrant Rights Network of Iowa

Desde LLC, de corporaciones S, al propietario único, hay varias maneras de estructurar una empresa a efectos fiscales. Obtener una visión clara de la estructura fiscal global y determinar qué es lo mejor para usted y su negocio. Aprender de Ying Sa, no sólo un experto en la industria de los impuestos, pero un experto en ser dueña de su propia empresa también.

From LLC, to S Corporations, to Sole Proprietorship, there are a number of ways to structure a business for tax purposes. Get a clear picture of the overall tax structure and determine what is best for you and your business. Learn from Ying Sa, not only an expert in the tax industry but an expert in owning her own company.

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understand american Culture FirstMohamed Hussein, CEO, AL Home Care LLC

Mohamed knows what one goes through as a new refugee or newcomer to the United States. Although immigrants, we have dreams, we want to make good money, but we have barriers. Mohamed will talk to you about these barriers and give you the mind power to overcome them. If other immigrants can be successful in business, you can too. Come listen to Mohamed and start your new life!

Christopher James Christopher is a shareholder of the Davis Brown Law Firm and a member of the Business Division. He maintains a general tax practice including, but not limited to, tax controversy, state and local taxation, international tax and federal tax. He has also served as an

expert witness in civil matters involving questions of taxation. Christopher specializes in tax controversy matters with the Internal Revenue Service and state and local governments. Prior to joining the Davis Brown Law Firm, he was an assistant attorney general with the Iowa Department of Justice where he represented the Iowa Department of Revenue. Christopher was involved in a wide array of litigation involving large, national companies to individual taxpayers

Christopher received his bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro and graduated with honors from Northwestern University Law School with a LL.M in tax law. Christopher was an Opperman Scholar of Drake University and graduated with honors from Drake Law School.

Christopher enjoys community involvement and currently serves on the board of directors of My Angel Foundation and Iowa Sister States. He is also a member of the tax section ofthe American Bar Association, tax section of the Iowa BarAssociation and is a member of the Polk County Bar Association. Christopher is a graduate of the 2011-2012 class of the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute (GDMLI).

Leng vong

Multi-tasking, it’s one of life’s great challenges. But, if you’re Leng, then it’s a piece of cake. As a marketing professional, Leng provides branding, social media, public relations 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 and non-profits, and her experience extends into the entertainment industry and beyond. She is skilled in managing budgets and tight-timelines as well as establishing vendor relationships that ultimately serve her clients’ goals and creates seamless and smooth project coordination.

Leng graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Design and Advertising/Journalism. In addition to her multi-faceted degree and background, Leng is a multi-award winner, including the prestigious, American Marketing NOVA Awards and a national PPFA Award, ADDY Awards, and ADIA Awards.

Leng currently sits on the Windsor Heights Chamber of Commerce board and is Chair of WHYPro, the City of Windsor Heights Young Professionals group.

ying Sa Ying is the founder of Community CPA & Associates, Inc. and one ofthe initiators of the Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit. Ying has a deep understanding and knowledge of tax and accounting principles. Her tax planning strategies are the life

line of multi-million dollars companies located all overthe country and the world. Moreover, Ying is willing toprovide assistance and knowledge to anyone who is willing to learn. Ying’s accounting firm is one of the fastest growing professional firms in Iowa.

mohamed Hussein

Mohamed Hussein was born in Somalia and came to United State as a foreign student in 1986. In 1994 he graduated with a Masters degree in Public Health from University of New Orleans in Louisiana. In 2011, he moved to Des Moines and started

his business called Al Home Health Care LLC. Through his business, he touches many lives and makes their lives rich in knowledge and spirit. He is the leader and educator of Somalia and African American communities. His success in business proves that everyone can do it.

Karen miller

Karen Miller is the Executive Vice President for Manpower Central Iowa. In her current, Miller leads Manpower’s Central Iowa team in anticipating and navigating the trends in the changing world of work and creating innovative services and

solutions that help our clients win in the marketplace.

Karen began her career with Manpower in 2000. During her tenure, Karen has worked in field operations in Central Wisconsin, the Chicago Metro, and at Manpower’s World Headquarters in Milwaukee Wisconsin prior to coming to Des Moines in 2010.

Karen’s goal is to help Iowa businesses enhance their agility, productivity and competitiveness by applying Manpower’s insights and workforce strategies that embrace and take advantage of the changing world of work in Iowa.

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You are invited to learn where money and capital comes from to start or grow your business. You know that money and capital are very important in your business ventures. If you ever asked yourself “What are all the ways people like myself can get initial capital to startup a business or to expand a business, this panel discussion is for you! A panel of expert professionals will help answer some of those questions. There are 20 ways you should know how to get money and capital. Do you know all the different ways? If you don’t, please join us. The cheese and wine will be waiting for you!

Speakers

dr. mark a. edelmanDr. Mark A. Edelman, is a Professor of Economics and Extension Economist at Iowa State University. He co-founded the Community Vitality Center in2002 and serves as its Director. The CVC received the Iowa Venture Award for Distinguished Leadership in 2010. Over the past 27 years at ISU, Edelman co-founded and/or revitalized a dozen for-profit and nonprofit entities. He

presently is the Board Vice Chair of the Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise and Community Vitality (Iowa MicroLoan) which heco-founded in 2008. During the past five years of microlending, Iowa MicroLoan has provided over 75 loans and business technical assistance to small business entrepreneurs with good business ideas who were not eligible for conventional financing. Edelman is the BoardChair for Iowa Community Capital, a community development financial institution that is currently conducting a fund raising campaign to support a 3-year pilot Solidarity peer lending program for low income minority entrepreneurs in Des Moines. Edelman is a member of the Statewide Advisory Committee for Iowa Small Business Development Centers. He teaches a course in Economic Development at ISU.

Kim JonesKim Jones is a Community Development Manager. In this role she works with senior leadership to implement community development strategies impacting Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana and Ohio. Kim began her career as a Social Worker and community advocate and arrived at Wells Fargo in 2005 securing positions as a banker, assistant store

manager, service manager, and finally community development officer in 2006. In this role Kim has overseen projects for asset building,and small business development opportunities . She has leveraged millions dollars in community impact programs and expanded visibility of the company brand through volunteer activities and investment resources.

Kim serves on several boards and committees. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Mississippi and a master’s degree in Public Policy from Drake University in Iowa.

Sherry timminsSherry Timmins is the Team Leader for the Business Development Division within the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Her division is responsible for regulatory assistance for small business and industry information and assistance to identify compliance requirements. They support communication with Iowa regulatory agencies and advocate for timely and regulatory

processing. Additionally, her team administrates workforce training programs for business and industry. Work with Iowa’s 15 community colleges to promote best practices in regional implementation of training. Sherry has previously been with Iowa Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), City of Chicago, and Iowa General Assembly.

Timmins holds a MS in Urban Affairs and Policy Analysis from Southern Illinois University and a BS in Criminal Justice from University of Nebraska.

mike tramontina Mike Tramontina was appointed President of ISED Ventures in June, 2011. He oversees the community based, not-for-profit corporation whose mission is to create opportunities for low and moderate income Iowans to increase income and achieve financial stability. ISED is an Asset Building Organization whose programs include: financial education, small business development,

matched savings accounts, and leadership of a statewide coalition that provides volunteer income tax assistance that serves over 12,000 people annually.

Before joining ISED Ventures, Tramontina worked with Witt Associates on recovery planning for the Gulf Coast Restoration Organization. He has served as Director of the Iowa Department of Economic Development, the Iowa Dept of Management, Executive Director of the Iowa Finance Authority, and as Secretary’s Representative for HUD in Region 7.

He and his wife live in Des Moines. He’s a native of Sioux City and a graduate of the University of Iowa.

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Kimberly (Strawn) Reynolds grew up in St. Charles, Iowa, located in Madison County, and was educated at the Interstate-35 school district in Truro, graduating in 1977. She attended Northwest Missouri State University, where she majored in Business Administration & Marketing. She also earned education credits from Southeastern Community College and Southwestern Community College.

On April 3, 1982, she married Kevin Reynolds, and the couple lived in the Iowa communities of Oakland and Mount Pleasant, where she worked as a pharmacist assistant before moving to Osceola in 1990.

Reynolds began work as a motor vehicle clerk in the Clarke County Treasurer’s Office, and was elected Clarke County Treasurer in 1994. In this position, she took a very active role at the local, state and national levels. In 2000, she served as President of the Iowa State Treasurers Association. Reynolds continued her statewide leadership through her work on a three-person policy team that was instrumental in the implementation of the Iowa State County Treasurers Association website, using a self-funded model that offered online service at no or minimal cost to all Iowa counties. In

2004, Reynolds received the Victor Martinelli “Outstanding County Treasurer in the United States” award.

She successfully ran for re-election as Clarke County Treasurer in 1998, 2002 and 2006. Reynolds served as Clarke County Treasurer until she was elected to the Iowa Senate in 2008, representing Adams, Clarke, Decatur, Montgomery, Ringgold, Taylor and Union counties. She was the ranking member on the Local Government Committee and served on the Economic Growth, Environment & Energy Independence, Rebuild Iowa, and Transportation committees, as well as the Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee.

On June 24, 2010, Reynolds was named former Governor Terry Branstad’s running mate, and on November 2, she was elected lieutenant governor of the State of Iowa.

She and her husband have three grown children: Nicole (Ryan Springer), Jennifer (Jason Fagan) and Jessica, and four grandchildren, Wyatt, Rush, Gavin and Avrie.

Lt. Governor Kim reynolds

Jeanne A. Hulit assumed the role of Acting Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration in September 2013. As Acting Administrator, Hulit leads a team of more than 3,000 employees and manage the agency’s portfolio--including more than $90 billion in loan guarantees. In addition, the agency helps small businesses access nearly $100 billion in federal contracts each year and supports counseling and technical assistance to more than one million entrepreneurs. SBA also provides disaster assistance to small businesses and homeowners.

Prior to assuming the role of Acting Administrator, Hulit served as Associate Administrator for SBA’s Office of Capital Access since February 2012, where she was responsible for advising SBA Administrator Karen Mills and overseeing the agency’s loan programs. During Hulit’s tenure, the agency saw two record years of delivering more capital into the hands of small business owners and entrepreneurs than ever before. Hulit also worked to streamline and simplify SBA’s loan programs and expand access to the agency’s lending programs. Her responsibilities included the agency’s loan, microloan and surety bond programs, credit risk management, secondary market activity and managing financial operations centers.

Prior to her Washington assignment, Hulit was appointed to serve as SBA’s New England Regional Administrator in August 2009. As regional administrator, Hulit was responsible for the delivery of the agency’s financial assistance, technical assistance and government contracting activities throughout the six New England states.

Prior to joining SBA, Hulit spent 18 years in banking, serving as senior vice president for commercial lending at Citizens Bank, vice president and middle market lender at KeyBank, N.A., and manager of Key’s International Banking Division. Previously, she served as deputy director of the International Division at the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development. Hulit has also held a number of civic and economic leadership roles, including her tenure as a founder and chair of the Maine International Trade Center, and her service as chair for the University of Southern Maine Board of Visitors.

Jeanne Hulit, acting administrator, uS Small business administration

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Nu Huynh, Executive Director, Iowa Asian Alliance (IAA). Huynh served on IAA’s Board of Directors in 2012,stepped into the chair role January 2013 and then transitioned to the Executive Director role on August 1.Prior to her appointment as IAA’s Executive Director, Huynh spent over 15 years with the Principal Financial Group. Her extensive work experience includes talent acquisition, community relations, diversity recruiting, scholarship programs, event planning, college relations, program development and strategic leadership.

As a previous Diversity & Inclusion Manager with The Principal, Huynh focused on the development and execution of diversity and inclusion strategies to maximize the attraction and retention of a strong diverse workforce. Now her mission with Iowa Asian Alliance is to unite Iowa’s diverse Asian and Asian-American communities for the purpose of fostering economic growth and community development within the state of Iowa. IAA’s vision is to create an Iowa in which Asians and Asian-Americans are an integral part of a vibrant and prosperous community.

She earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Public Relations from Iowa State University and is a 2009 graduate of the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute. Huynh currently sits on the Greater Des Moines Partnership Diversity Council and chairs their Employee Resource Group Forum. She also serves on the Iowa Insurance Education & Foundation Scholarship Committee.

Erin Kiernan was a Channel 13 intern and part-time reporter during college and rejoined the team in June 2005 to play a major role in the station’s ongoing success. In June 2006, Erin started anchoring the 5, 6 and 10 o’clock newscasts. In addition to anchoring, Erin has written and produced many of the station’s investigative and “13 Cares” reports and plays an active role in the daily news process.

The recipient of several regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for her reporting work, Erin earned a National Edward R. Murrow Award in 2012 with photojournalists Brandon McCauley and Randy Schumacher for a story about Iowan Mark Block overcoming impossible odds to climb Sears Tower in Chicago. Erin has also received regional Emmy Awards in the feature, consumer and instructional categories. In 2008, the Iowa Commission of Persons with Disabilities chose Erin to receive its Media Award following special reports she produced on Iowans with disabilities. Erin previously anchored the weekend news at KCCI, where she started in 1998. In addition to anchoring, she became known for her award-winning investigative work and special series pieces. In Spring 2004, she received a regional Edward R. Murrow award for her two-part series on date-rape drugs. In 2000, she also received a regional Murrow Award for her investigative series “True Colors,” which focused on racism at bars in the Des Moines metro area. She has also done investigative series reports on identity theft, sex offenders, arson, ecstasy, meth and unlicensed drivers.

Erin graduated from Drake University with a degree in broadcast journalism. Erin is very involved in our community. She volunteers for various non-profits and teaches fitness classes at the YMCA. During the summer Erin can be found outside biking and as a Nebraska native, she gets “Big Red” fever during the football season. She is also a voracious reader and loves watching movies with her husband, Michael and crazy old cat, Marley.

The 2011 LLS Celebrity of the Year, working with national clients such as Ladies Home Journal and the Armed Forces Network, Liz Nead is an expert in Bringing Life Back to Everyday Life for those seeking beyond daily responsibilities by directly impacting the lives of thousands with inspiration CD’s, life coaching, magazine articles, public speaking engagements and life improvement television. She directs and hosts an exciting television show called the Life Dare airing on Fox five days a week, which invites people to learn from experts and then take a “challenge” to bring the lesson to life. The show has already won a IMPA award and has been nominated for an Regional Emmy. Liz also inspires by speaking and coaching to four key messages which focus on accessing individual “game,” creating powerful vision and creating arockstarnetwork.

Opening Ceremony Master of Ceremony:

Nu Huynh

Award Luncheon Master of Ceremony:

erin Kiernan

Closing Ceremony Master of Ceremony:

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award Honorees

Immigrant entrepreneurs Summit awards LuncheonThe Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit Awards Luncheon recognizes the achievements and contributions of outstanding first generation immigrants as well as those who recognize the unique challenges faced by immigrants and made extraordinary efforts to improve the conditions of their lives. This event serves to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit and accomplishments of immigrants and immigrant champions as well as energize and mobilize entrepreneurial efforts of and on behalf of first generation immigrants.

the Immigrant entrepreneurs Leadership award

tej dhawanPrincipal, Startup City des moines

Tej Dhawan, a principal of StartUpCity Des Moines (a technology incubator in downtown Des Moines) and co-founder of Pikuzone CEO, knew since he was eight years old that he would be in business for himself at same point in his life. In the 34 years since he has been involved with a number of ventures including running a comic-book rental store in India, programming a display for Delhi’s first computer retailer, selling and computers, programming/consulting for small &mid-sized businesses, co-owning and running a company that makes correctional software. Currently, Tej has a business where technology startups are incubated and mentored.

Tej has invested his time and energy on a full-time basis to the needs of the community with a specific focus on immigrants, education, and the startup and technology related fields. Tej truly gives back to the community in a multitude of ways.

Tej came to the US in 1987 to pursue an undergraduate degree at Central College in Pella. Upon graduation, he began a career at Principal Financial Group, leaving it to start his IT services company. He merged the company with a friend’s in 1995 and successfully exiting it in 2010. Since 2010, he has directed his focus to fostering the entrepreneurial ecosystem for Central Iowa, focusing on technology startups, immigration reform, entrepreneurship and education. He serves on the Board of Trustees of Central College, on the Governor’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Council, the Board of Ballet Des Moines, and the Board for SIKH (Sikhs of Iowa Khalsa Heritage), Inc.

Immigrant entrepreneur Leadership award: 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.

award Honoreesoutstanding Immigrant business award

Comercializadora del midwest, LLC(Cdm)

Co-owners: roberto Gomez and marco miranda

outstanding Immigrant business award: 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. Nominee utilizes business strategies that carry a mission of community investment and civic engagement while providing a healthy profit margin.

Comercializadora Del Midwest (CDM) was formed on a vision generated by two business partners who saw the need and opportunity to distribute Central and South American products in Minnesota. Not only is there a 20 year gap between these two partners but they have different skills, experiences, and talents. However, that did not stop them from building a successful distribution company that now operates in multiple Midwestern states.

Roberto Gómez Ortiz graduated with a Business Administration degree and brings experiences in imports, administration, negotiation, sales and marketing. Marco Miranda is a systems engineer who offers experience in the financial market, negotiations, sales and administration. By personally visiting local supermarkets and learning about their food and culture, these two South Americans were able to better understand their Central American products.

After seven denials and rejections for capital funding, their perseverance paid off and they were able to make their first delivery in October, 2007. In April of 2008, CDM expanded into Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, Kansas and Missouri. By July, 2010 their routes increased throughout the Midwest and saw tremendous growth in the company.

Today, CDM serves six states across the Midwest and offers more than 900 products between Central Americans and South Americans to over 200 Latino customers and supermarkets. With a team of 13 employees, the goal of CDM is to also help their clients by offering coaching and support with credit lines, access to capital and payment options tailored to their needs. Learning from their past experiences, they are excited to give back and help new entrepreneurs who are interested in opening a supermarket. Not only does CDM provide financial assistance to other companies, but also offers advise that is based on the company structure and location of these companies.

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Immigrant Spirit award

dr. Chirantan Ghosh, Founder the Ghosh Center for oncology & Hematology

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

Dr. Chirantan Ghosh was born in 1955 in Calcutta, India, to a large family of modest means. The 9th of 10 children, little Chirantan learned the most important lessons of his life from his parents. His mother taught him to always remember the poor and to care for them. From his father he learned to stand for what he believed no matter the cost.

After medical school, Dr. Ghosh followed his brother Sam to the United States. He worked in a small Chicago hospitalfor a few years and then completed his residency at Hines Veterans Hospital. It was a regional hospital to which complicated cases were referred and Dr. Ghosh thrived in the challenging environment. After three successful years in internal medicine at Hines, he took a position as a fellow at Case Western Reserve University. It was the beginning of his career in oncology and hematology. He found his greatest skill and satisfaction came from working directly with patients and he sought a position that would allow him to continue the clinical research he was doing at Case within a patient based practice.Although he thought he might land in California, it was Oncology Associates in Cedar Rapids that ultimately turned out to the best fit for him and his wife Sima.In1990, they packed all their belongings into their aging Sentra and moved to Cedar Rapids.

The first years in Cedar Rapids were rewarding but difficult. It took five years before he won over the community with his innovative style of practicing medicine. From that time to the present he has had the largest oncology practice in Cedar Rapids.

In 2002, Dr. Ghosh left Oncology Associates to establish his own practice, Iowa Blood & Cancer Care. He wanted a practice that would focus first and foremost on the patient. He encouraged his patients to look after their mental and physical health and their fitness. He offered them Y memberships and yoga classes. He added a nutritionist and social worker to his staff. He established a foundation that helps patients fill in the gaps in their insurance. The foundation buys wigs for breast cancer patients and pain medication for those whose insurance doesn’t cover them. Privately he helped patients meet financial obligations.Patients are given his personal cell phone number and encouraged to call whenever they need to. He visits his patients at their homes when it is difficult for them to come to his office.And he promises each patient that he will be with them on every step of their journey wherever that journey takes them.

Each year Dr. And Mrs. Ghosh give away much of their income – to the foundation, to flood victims and to educational programs in the high schools and colleges.

In his native India he purchased and outfitted an ambulance to take medical services into the community surrounding Calcutta. He has established a school for homeless boys and has plans to open a similar school for girls.

Those are the lessons he learned from his parents a half century ago. They are the lessons that continue to guide him in his private life, his practice of medicine and his spiritual life.

roberto Gomez

marco miranda

Karen evans Immigrant Champion award

Iowa Center on Health disparitiesdr. michele devlin, director

the Iowa Center for Immigrant Leadership and Integration

dr. mark Grey, director

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.

In order to address the obvious and rapidly growing need for health disparities research, training, and community outreach, the University of Northern Iowa received a highly competitive grant from the National Institutes of Health to establish the Iowa Center on Health Disparities. The Iowa Center provides statewide academic leadership in addressing and reducing health disparities among minority, immigrant, and medically underserved populations in Iowa.

The Iowa Center for Immigrant Leadership and Integration (ICILI) guides and prepares Iowa communities and businesses as they accommodate immigrant and refugee newcomers living and working in Iowa. ICILI provides tailored consultation for community leadership, conducts research relating to issues facing newcomers and communities, develops innovative training programs for business and industry, and educates Iowans concerning the needs, challenges and opportunities of their new immigrant neighbors, co-workers and employees. All ICILI programming incorporates a strong appreciation for the critical role newcomers play in ensuring the long-term social and economic vitality of Iowa’s businesses and communities.

Together, these agencies have extensive ties with many minority and rural populations in the state, as well as an outstanding record of conducting innovative research that positively impacts immigrants and refugees who are among the most vulnerable and disenfranchised individuals and families in Iowa.

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1. Community CPa & associates Inc Ying Sa (515) 288-3188 • cpa@communitycpa.com 3816 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312

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

3. akili design & marketing Services Leng Vong (515) 650-3004 • Leng@akilidesign.com 7636 Hickman Rd., Windsor Heights, IA 50324

4. mass mutual Financial Group Ciara Breese (515) 457-3327 • cbreese@financialguide.com 1415 28th St. Suite 350, West Des Moines, IA 50266

5. La reina / diversity Insurance Juan Rodriguez (515) 287-0055 • jrodriguez@mydiversityinsurance.com 1541 E Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50316

6. davis brown Law Firm Lori Chesser (515) 246-7975 • LoriChesser@davisbrownlaw.com 215 10th St., Suite 1300, Des Moines, IA 50309

7. Ia Source Link Rob Williams (319) 273-4335 • rob.williams@uni.edu 8120 Jennings Dr., Suite 13, Cedar Falls, IA 50614

8. Cuerpos y rostros, Cirugias Plasticas Lenny Montalvo (515) 314-5744 • lenny@cuerposyrostros.com 2600 Grand Ave., Suite 125, Des Moines, IA 50312

9. uS bank David Ogburn (515)-247-4916 • David.Ogburn@usbank.com 520 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50309

10. La Imprenta Latina Linda.E.Escobar 1-866-503-8317 • linda@cblcompany.com 4020 SE 14th St., Suite B, Des Moines, IA 50320

11. National Investors Cameron McCarty 1-800-838-2616 • cameron@nationalinvestors.com 818 1st St., Redfield, IA 50233

13. Iowa Small business development Center(ISu SbdC) Debora.L.Duncan (515) 296-6532 • dduncan@iastate.edu 2321 N.Loop Dr., Suite 202, Ames, IA 50010

14. mundo Pequeno Guadalupe.Gallardo (515) 771-5966 • gallardo.lupe77@gmail.com 608 SW Leland Ave., Des Moines, IA 50315

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

16. american Family Insurance Don Khongmaly Agency (515) 255-9515 • dkhongma@amfam.com 2706 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312

17. ISed Women’s business Center Amelia Lobo (515) 283-0940 • alobo@isedventures.org 1111 9th St., Suite 380, Des Moines, IA 50314

18. re/max real estate Concept Cui Dong (515) 276-2872 • cui@realestateconcepts.net 3125 Douglas Ave., Des Moines, IA 50310

19. veridian Credit union Dora Camargo (515) 289-1822 • DoraIC@veridiancu.org 1201 S Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny, IA 50023

20. Greater des moines Partnership Mary Bontrager (515) 286-4950 • mbontrager@desmoinesmetro.com 700 Locust St. #100, Des Moines, IA 50309

21. manpower Karen Miller (515) 288-6745 • Karen.Miller@manpowerdm.com 1719 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309

22. bankers trust See Rodari (515) 245-2435 • SRodari@bankerstrust.com 453 7th St., Des Moines, IA 50309

23. Small business administration Joseph Folsom joseph.folsom@sba.gov 210 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50309

24. New york Life Insurance Company Matthew Aaron Swim (515) 453-1490 • mswim@ft.newyorklife.com 4900 University Ave., Suite 225, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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veridian Credit unionAs a credit union we are organized differently than other financials. We’re not-for-profit and owned by our members, not by stockholders. As a not-for-profit organization, Veridian’s main objective is to benefit our members and their families. This is accomplished many ways including providing a variety of no or low cost services, low loan rates, and higher savings rates. | (515) 289-5572 • www.veridiancu.org

re/max real estate ConceptFrom a single office that opened in 1973 in Denver, Colo., RE/MAX has grown into a global real estate network of franchisee-owned and -operated offices with more than 90,000 Sales Associates. The system is based on attracting productive agents and providing them with valuable support, incredible brand awareness, educational opportunities and other competitive advantages.(515) 276-2872 • 3125 Douglas Ave., Des Moines, IA 50310

Presenting SponsorsCommunity CPa & associates, IncCommunity CPA & Associates, Inc 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 • www.communitycpa.com • 3816 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312

Wells FargoWells Fargo is a nationwide, diversified, community-based financial services company with $1.4 trillion in assets. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance through more than 9,000 stores, 12,000 ATMs, and the Internet, and has offices in more than 35 countries to support the bank’s customers who conduct business in the global economy. In Iowa, Wells Fargo has more than 14,500 team members serving customers through more than 90 locations (mortgage, banking and brokerage offices). In 2012, the company invested more than$4 million in grants to 558 nonprofits and other organizations in Iowa, and team members contributed 109,000 volunteer hours.(515) 245-3136 • www.wellsfargo.com • 666 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50309

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uS bankUS 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 andpayment services products to consumers, businesses and institutions.(515) 247-4916 • www.usbank.com • 520 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309

double dragonFounded 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

Polk CountyPolk 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., Room 300, Des Moines, IA 50309

Prairie meadowsAs a non-profit, locally managed operation, we’ve given more than $1 billion through taxes, grants and charitable donations to the state of Iowa and to thousands of worthwhile charitable organizations that do so much for our communities. More than $500 million has remained right here in central Iowa. And throughout the span of nearly three decades, one common thread has remained consistent throughout – that Prairie Meadows be a catalyst for jobs, economic development, agriculture and tourism. (515) 967-1000 • 1 Prairie Meadows Dr. Altoona, IA 50009

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bankers trustBankers Trust is the largest locally-owned bank in Iowa, and the 4th largest overall, with assets exceeding two 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

Chinese association of IowaThe 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.org • 3816 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312

davis brown Founded in 1929, provides comprehensive legal services to clients ranging from private individuals to Fortune 500 corporations, as well as multinational corporations, not-for-profit groups, the state and its agencies and political subdivisions, hospitals and regulated industries. The firm's clients conduct business on a local, state, national and international basis. (515) 288-2500 • 215 10th St., Suite 1300, Des Moines, IA 50309

City of des moines, office of economic development The City of Des Moines, Office of Economic Development is dedicated to meeting your business needs by focusing the City’s resources and implementing creative approaches to assure the success of your project. Services provided include: Project Management, Confidential building and site selection assistance, Redevelopment assistance, and Development financing. Your existing and future development needs are our priority. | (515) 283-4004 • oed@dmgov.org

Greater des moines PartnershipThe 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

Ia Source LinkIA Source Link connects Iowa entrepreneurs to a network of 300+ nonprofit resource organizations that provide business-building services. We facilitate the linking of these resource organizations to one another and to established, emerging and start-up small businesses.(319)-273-4335 • 8120 Jennings Dr., Suite 13 Cedar Falls, IA 50614

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Dream Big Grow Here is a whole new kind entrepreneur contest. Entrepreneurs are invited to upload their dreams to start or expand a business at www.DreamBigGrowHere.com, then encourage friends, family, customers to vote for them online. | myentre.net

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Community CPa & associates, Inc is one of the fastest growing professional CPA firms in thecountry. The staff at Community CPA is comprised of energetic, hardworking and skillful professionals. The firm is known forits quality service, advanced portal technology and prompt response. Unlike other traditional professional firms, Community CPA is open 6 days a week, services clients in 9 different languages and provides 24/7/365 portal services.

The Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit (IES) was conceived and initiated at Community CPA in early 2008. With support from the business community and other volunteers, today’s IES has helped more than 400 businesses to jump start. IES is one of the most unique and impressive business events in Des Moines, Iowa. No other state or city has been able to pull together an event where immigrant business owners from all over the world come together to learn, to share and to celebrate.

At Community CPA, we support IES initiative, so you can learn a lot, then you can put your heart into your business, and to be the next success story of the IES.

At Community CPA, we practice “growing together” every day. We do everything we can to help you to grow, and in turn you help Community CPA to grow!

Let’S GroW toGetHer!

3816 Ingersoll avenue, des moines, Ia 50312Phone: (515) 288-3188, 1-888-964-8771 • Fax: (515) 288-3370, 1-888-964-8770E-mail: cpa@communitycpa.com • Website: www.communitycpa.com

Office Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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ISed Women’s business CenterAs a Women's Business Center, we particularly work with women and people of color. The ISED Ventures Women's Business Center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. We support small business owners as they launch or expand their businesses. We provide in-depth business planning workshops, special topic seminars, and one-on-one technical assistance to entrepreneurs across Iowa.(515) 283-0940 • ISED Ventures 1111 9th St., Suite 380, Des Moines, IA 50314

WellmarkWellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield is a mutual insurance company owned by its policyholders. We offer flexible benefit designs, competitive prices, and a large selection of providers. Nearly all physicians and hospitals in Iowa and South Dakota participate with Wellmark, and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association provides extensive national and international coverage. | (515) 376-4500 • 1331 Grand Ave., PO Box 9232, Des Moines, IA 50306

Iowa economic development authorityThe Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) offers a variety of programs and services to individuals, communitiesand businesses to attract and grow business, employment and workforce in Iowa. Ground-breaking economic growth strategies focusing on cultivating start-up companies and helping existing companies become more innovative complement the activities underway to retain and attract companies that are creating jobs for Iowans. | (515) 725-3133 • business@iowa.gov

Iowa Finance authorityThe Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) was established in 1975 to undertake programs to assist in the attainment of housing for low- and moderate-income Iowans. Since then, IFA's role has expanded considerably and includes four primary areas of responsibility. IFA offers a variety of programs that address a continuum of housing needs, from homeless assistance to multifamily rental to single-family homeownership. | (515) 725-4900 • 2015 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312

Latin World GroupLatin 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

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Immigrant rights Network of IowaThe 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

u.S. Small business administrationThe U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. The SBA helps small business owners start, build and grow businesses. Through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations, SBA delivers its services to people throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the U. S. Virgin Islands and Guam. | www.sba.gov

WHo tvOne 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.

drake universityDrake University is a private, fully accredited, coeducational university on a 120-acre campus in Des Moines, Iowa. We’re consistently recognized as one of the very best universities in the Midwest for academic excellence, and we pride ourselves on providing our students with valuable opportunities for success. | www.drake.edu • (515) 271-2011

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Iowa asian allianceThe mission of Iowa Asian Alliance (IAA) is to unite Iowa’s diverse Asian and Asian-American communities for the purpose of fostering economic growth and community development within the state of Iowa. IAA’s vision is to create an Iowa in which Asians and Asian-Americans are an integral part of a vibrant and prosperous community. | nu@iowaasianalliance.com • (515) 770-1026 www.iowaasianalliance.com

diversity FocusThe mission of Diversity Focus is to lead in the promotion of diversity, cultural awareness and inclusion in our Corridor community. Diversity is the crucial link to economic, cultural, academic, and technological success. Diversity Focus’ vision is that the Corridor community be the model of inclusion that values, nurtures, attracts, and retains people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs.csimmons@diversityfocus.org • (319) 363-3707 ext 200; www.diversityfocus.org

Nead InspirationThe 2011 LLS Celebrity of the Year, Liz Nead is an expert in Bringing Life Back to Everyday Life for those seeking beyond daily responsibilities by directly impacting the lives of thousands with inspiration CD’s, life coaching, magazine articles, public speaking engagements and life improvement television. | liz@neadinspiration.com; (515) 664-6881;www.neadinspiration.com

Great leaders inspire our communities

In every community, there are people who can inspire others to work for positive change. True leaders know how to forge a consensus and create a lasting legacy of success. Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit, it's an honor to recognize you.

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mission StatementRecognizing 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.

Goals

• 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.

Special thanks to our planning team for your great effort!

together, we madethis happen!

Lori bosleyBoard Member

elia Cardenas

Linda Haus

Neal evans

ben JungBoard Member

Kristy maitre Kiyo matsuyamaBoard Member

Carlos riosBoard Member

See rodari ying SaBoard Member

Swallow yan

Grace yang

dan Kim

Juan rodriguez

San Wong

Iris yin

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Immigrant entrepreneurs Summit (IeS)thanks you for your generous support!

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*Cosponsorship Authorization #12-0761-97. SBA’s participation in this cosponsored activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any cosponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact: Linda Haus at (515) 284-4561.

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