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
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