2025 Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit - Illinois & Eastern IA Regional

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2025 Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit - Illinois & Eastern Iowa Regional

About the Event:

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You are invited to the 2025 IES Illinois Regional!

The Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit will be hosting a day-long Summit in the Quad Cities in Moline, IL.

This dynamic Summit brings together a diverse community of entrepreneurs, business owners, and supporters who are passionate about fostering entrepreneurship.

1) Celebration – IES recognizes the work of immigrant entrepreneurs and its impact into our communities. The Summit emphasizes the impact of immigrants in the community and allows their perspectives on business to be heard.

2) Connection – IES helps to bring down the barriers to give opportunities for people of different backgrounds to meet, get to know each other’s business and services, and start building a relationship through exhibitor booths and networking opportunities.

3) Education – Provide workshops with a variety of different business topics, from how to start a business, compliance, taxes, marketing and more.

Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities are available. Contact us to learn more!

PRESENTING SPONSOR

SILVER SPONSOR

Catherine Tran
Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit
Executive Director
(515) 732-8433
catherine@iesusa.org

Agenda

8:30 AM - 9:00 a.m. - Registration

Get signed in, network, and grab breakfast bites.

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

Welcoming Address from the City of Moline

Event Welcome: Catherine Tran, Executive Director

Sponsor Remarks: Ying Sa, Community CPA

9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Workshop Session I

These will be held in individual breakout rooms. There will be three workshop options, so select the room that fits your business life and needs.

Asset Protection for Your Business — Ying Sa, CEO & Managing Partner, Community CPA – In today’s rapidly changing business environment, protecting your business assets is not just smart – it’s essential. Whether you’re navigating the complexities of visa status or simply want to shield your enterprise from the ripple effects of inflation, interest rate hikes, or global instability, this workshop is your strategic advantage. Join in to learn how to protect your business with expert guidance to thrive no matter what the future holds.
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10:30 a.m - 11:15 a.m. - Visit with Exhibitors & Refreshment Break

Participants are encouraged to visit exhibitors.

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Workshop Session II

Second Session in breakout rooms. There will be three workshops, and you will select the one that fits your business life and needs.

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

Participants are encouraged to visit exhibitors.

12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Luncheon & Panel

Our luncheon is a time of inspiration where we celebrate the success stories of immigrant entrepreneurs, businesses, and those who champion them.

1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m - Network with Exhibitors

Participants are encouraged to visit exhibitors.

1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. - Workshop Session III

Final Session of our workshop — there will be three options. Select the session that fits your business life and needs.

2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Closing Ceremony

Closing Ceremony and Giveaways

Sponsorship Opportunities

Presenting Sponsor: $10,000

(Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunity)

Customized recognition opportunities, including speaking opportunities at opening and luncheon,
company name and logo placement throughout event and two reserved tables
Plus all benefits from Gold Level Sponsorship

Gold Sponsor: $7,000

Speaking opportunity at the Luncheon
Special recognition as the Gold Sponsor from podium
Prominent placement of company banner, logo on IES website, marketing materials, program &
summary book
Full page color ad in program
Luncheon reserved table for eight (8)
Priority spot for one (1) workshop session
Prominent placement of one (1) exhibit table
Four (4) complimentary tickets to National IES (Ankeny, IA)
Company’s swag item placement 1/2 page ad in grab bag

Silver Sponsor: $5,000

Name and logo on website, marketing materials, program book, and summary book
Special recognition as a Silver Sponsor from podium
Half table Reserved at Luncheon (4)
Half page color ad in program
One (1) reserved workshop session
One (1) exhibit table

Bronze Sponsor: $3,000

Company name on website, marketing materials, program book, and & recognition from podium
Four (4) complimentary tickets to Luncheon
One (1) exhibit table

Corporate Friend Sponsor: $1,500