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THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING
2025 Your Business, Your Money Conference
WEALTH BUILDING FOR ASIAN MINNESOTANS
Date: August 16, 2025
Location: Wilder Center, Saint Paul, MN
Thank You
Thank you for being part of the 2025 Wealth Building for Asian Minnesotans Conference
We are so grateful to everyone who joined us at the 2025 Wealth Building for Asian Minnesotans Conference! Together, we connected, learned, and built momentum for stronger communities and brighter futures. Stay tuned—photos, highlights, and resources from the day will be shared soon.
What It Feels Like to Be There
This is a glimpse of what it feels like to be part of our conference. We hope you were able to join us this year, and if not—stay tuned! We’ll be releasing highlights and recaps from the 2025 conference soon.
conference workshops topics
Workshop registration and full session details will be announced soon. We’ll email you with instructions to choose your sessions when it’s available.
Business Development
Explore growth opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs and expanding small businesses.
Wealth & Asset Development
Dive into strategic sessions exploring innovative approaches to wealth creation and asset management.
Arts & Culture and Creative Placemaking
Learn how cultural initiatives can drive economic development and foster a vibrant ecosystem that preserves heritage in neighborhoods.
Cooperative Development
Explore the benefits of cooperatives in how collective resources expands local ownership and create wealth.
thank you to our Event Speakers
Our event speakers are community leaders, creatives, and professionals who bring powerful stories, insights, and inspiration to this year’s conference.
Kou Vang
keynote speaker
President
JB Vang
Kou Vang is a successful entrepreneur and one of the most prominent Hmong business leaders in Minnesota. As President of JB Vang, a full-service real estate firm, Kou has developed and managed hundreds of millions in real estate projects. He brings deep knowledge in business development, real estate investment, and building wealth across generations.
Kou is a trailblazer, mentor, and champion for Asian entrepreneurs — and we are honored to welcome him as our keynote speaker for 2025.
Jeffrey k. yang
event speaker
Art Director
Allianz ASCENT Communications Lead
Jeffrey is an accomplished Art Director at Allianz Life, renowned for his extensive design expertise and successful collaborations with prestigious brands such as the Olympics/Paralympics and Minnesota United FC. His professional journey is marked by a deep passion for branding and a commitment to inspiring creatives to rediscover their curiosity.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Jeffrey is profoundly interested in cultural Asian anthropology and unconventional methodologies, dedicating his free time to crafting experiences that enrich life with enjoyment, purpose, and reward. His approach to life emphasizes perseverance, learning from minor setbacks, and appreciating life's simple pleasures, such as a hot matcha latte.
Jeffrey aspires to be a guiding light for designers, advocating for a holistic lifestyle that fosters personal and professional fulfillment. His vision is to empower the next generation of creatives to lead meaningful and impactful careers.
Workshop Presenters
Thank You to Our Incredible workshop Presenters
Your expertise, stories, and guidance empowered our community to learn, grow, and take action—we are truly grateful for the impact you made.
Get Involved at the Conference
Interested in leading a workshop or volunteering behind the scenes? We’d love to have you join us!
Frequently asked questions
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