Multicultural Business Summit 9/15/2026 8:00 AM - 9/15/2026 1:00 PM

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:27:02 GMT

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The Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to the 2026 Multicultrual Business Summit, a half-day event dedicated to empowering and elevating minority business owners and professionals. Hosted at the Courtyard by Marriott Ankeny, this summit will feature insightful discussions, expert-led breakout sessions, and a keynote presentation—all designed to provide valuable resources and inspiration for business growth and community leadership.

Attendees will then have the opportunity to attend three engaging breakout sessions. Midday, lunch will be served while attendees hear from the keynote speakers.

This summit offers a meaningful space to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, share strategies, and gain fresh insight from leaders in the field. Whether you are a current business owner or exploring new opportunities, this summit is designed to support and inspire your journey. We hope to see you there!

8:00 – 8:30 a.m. – Check-in/Networking/Light Breakfast

8:30 – 8:45 a.m. – Welcome

Breakout Sessions
Session #1 – 8:50 – 9:35 a.m.

Customer Service Advantage: Driving Loyalty and Revenue featuring Connie Fiscus with Sunflower People & Culture Solutions, LLC
Protecting your Business: Insurance 101 featuring Reyna Immerfall with Reyna Immerfall State Farm

9:35 – 9:45 a.m. - Break

Session #2 – 9:50 – 10:35 a.m.

8 Ways to Fund Your Business featuring Christy Jones with SCORE
Demystifying AI for Small Business: What Works and What to Avoid featuring Mazen Arawi with WorkEAI
Chaos to Clarity: The Six Figure Growth Engine featuring Kourtney Perry with Privacy, LLC

10:35 – 10:45 a.m. - Break

Session #3 – 10:50 – 11:35 a.m.

Small Business, Big Problems: When to Call an Employment Lawyer Before Things Get Ugly (yesterday) featuring Nicole M. Proesch with Dickinson Bradshaw Fowler & Hagen P.C.
Launch Broke. Market Smarter. featuring Kenneth James Chester Jr with TechMobility Productions/TechMobility Press/Streetwise Marketing
Scaling Your Small Business featuring Laura Kinnard with Curated Growth

11:35 a.m. – Boxed Lunch

12:00 – 12:50 p.m. - Keynote: Creating Community Through Collaboration

12:50 – 1:00 p.m. – Closing/Giveaways

Thank you to our generous sponsors who made this event possible:

Polk County Board of Supervisors - Sponsor

WorkEAI - Swag Sponsor

On With Life - Coffee Sponsor

Reyna Immerfall - State Farm Insurance - Breakout Sponsor

G.G.'s Chicken & Waffles - Breakout Sponsor

The Finishing Touchez, Inc. - Breakout Sponsor

Transworld Business Advisors - Breakout Sponsor

Sunflower People & Culture Solutions - Vendor Booth Sponsor

The Entrepreneur's Source - Vendor Booth Sponsor

Chamber Office is closed for the Multicultural Business Summit 9/15/2026 8:30 AM - 9/15/2026 2:00 PM

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:12:45 GMT

Chamber Office is closed for the Multicultural Business Summit. If you need immediate assistance, please contact the Chamber Executive Director, Jamie Anderson, at janderson@ankeny.org or call 515-964-0685.

B & B Theatres Ankeny 12 & B-Roll Bowling 9/15/2026 7:30 PM - 9/15/2026 8:30 PM

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:24:44 GMT

Enjoy an evening of friendly competition & good music with your community!

Join us at B&B for General Music Bingo on Tuesday, September 15 at 7:30PM-- arrive early to secure your spots! We'll cover many genres & time periods, so be prepared for variety!

FREE TO PLAY, open to ALL AGES, & we have PRIZES for our winners!

Please support us by purchasing food & drinks while you play! This ensures we're able to continue hosting these FREE events for the community!

Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Multicultural Business Summit 9/15/2026 8:00 AM - 9/15/2026 1:00 PM

Chamber Office is closed for the Multicultural Business Summit 9/15/2026 8:30 AM - 9/15/2026 2:00 PM

B & B Theatres Ankeny 12 & B-Roll Bowling 9/15/2026 7:30 PM - 9/15/2026 8:30 PM