Immigrant Entrepreneur Summit 2021

Immigrant Entrepreneur Summit 2021: Keys to Success

Business Link's Immigrant Entrepreneur Program is excited to present this event designed for immigrant entrepreneurs and small business owners across Alberta. Connect, network, and discover the supports available to aspiring and established immigrant entrepreneurs at this one-of-a-kind summit. You'll walk away with the tools, resources, and guidance to help you start and grow your business!

When: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 9:00 am – 3:00 pm MT

Where: virtual

To register, CLICK HERE

Topics of discussions:

  • Financing for immigrant entrepreneurs
  • Integrating without assimilating
  • Harnessing the business potential of a new beginning
  • Trends in the immigrant small business community
  • Challenges faced by immigrant entrepreneurs
  • How personal networks drive business success
  • and a keynote speech from Morenike Olaosebikan, CEO and Founder of Kemet Advanced Manufacturing

This virtual event is free to attend. Be prepared to learn something new, connect with the small business community, and get access to tools that will help your business thrive.

Schedule

9:00am - 9:30 am Welcoming Remarks, from Business Link

9:30am - 10:30am Open forum breakout rooms

10:30am - 11:00am Break

11:00am - 12:00pm Panel Discussion - Creating and maintaining a thriving space for immigrant small businesses in Alberta.

12:30pm - 2:00 pm Lunch

2:00pm - 3:00pm Keynote Speaker - Morenike Olaosebikan, CEO and Founder of Kemet Advanced Manufacturing

3:00pm - 3:30pm Wrap-up