Workshop registration opens Wednesday, 8/6.

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This is your official guide to all the workshop sessions available at the 2025 Wealth Building for Asian Minnesotans Conference. Browse sessions by time, read detailed descriptions, and get to know the incredible leaders guiding each workshop.

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Workshops are not guaranteed unless selected. Space is limited and first come, first served.

Credit Scores & You!

Workshop Category: Wealth & Asset Development Workshop Details: What is credit and what does that mean for your business? Learn how different types of credit can influence your business health and journey. We will review what Credit Reporting is, how credit scores are determined, strategies to raise credit scores, and steps of credit repair. Because…personal credit = business credit. Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Presented by: Linda White Organization: Model Cities of Saint Paul
Introduction to Cooperative Models of Business

Workshop Category: Cooperative Development Workshop Details: Learn about cooperative enterprises and the variety of forms they can take. In particular, there will be focus on how governance and management are structured in co-ops. Then a few examples of different types of co-ops will be presented, including artist, worker, and real estate investment co-ops. A few funding opportunities unique to co-ops will also be highlighted. Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Presented by: Benjamin Tsai Organization: Shared Ownership Center at Nexus (SOC@N)
SBA 101 - Overview of Programs and Services for your Small Business

Workshop Category: Small Business Development Workshop Details: Join SBA's Minnesota District office to learn about local programs and services that can support and accelerate your business at any stage. Our team will share an overview on capital programs including SBA loan guarantees, contracting certifications including 8a and Hubzone, and local counseling resources. Businesses that utilize such services have a higher rate of business success. Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Presented by: Natt Lee Organization: U.S. Small Business Administration, Minnesota District Office
Food Products and Packaging: Turn Your Food Products into Cash

Workshop Category: Small Business Development Workshop Details: Looking to turn your fruits, vegetables, or any agricultural crop into a product? Join us to learn how the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) will provide information on how to access resources for creating biobased products, renewable energy, coproducts, and food. Information will include business development, recipe scale-up, nutritional labeling, feasibility testing assessments, cooperative partnerships, and facilitating networking within the industry. Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Presented by: Michael Sparby Organization: Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI)
The Spirit of the Entrepreneur

Workshop Category: Small Business Development Workshop Details: Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? This workshop covers personal characteristics that entrepreneurs rely on. Learn how to assess yourself – your traits, habits, motivations, aptitudes, and attitudes – and find your fit and readiness to successfully start and manage a small business. Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Presented by: Va-Megn Thoj Organization: Asian Economic Development Association

Credit Scores & You!

Workshop Category: Wealth & Asset Development Workshop Details: What is credit and what does that mean for your business? Learn how different types of credit can influence your business health and journey. We will review what Credit Reporting is, how credit scores are determined, strategies to raise credit scores, and steps of credit repair. Because…personal credit = business credit. Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Presented by: Linda White Organization: Model Cities of Saint Paul
Introduction to Cooperative Models of Business

Workshop Category: Cooperative Development Workshop Details: Learn about cooperative enterprises and the variety of forms they can take. In particular, there will be focus on how governance and management are structured in co-ops. Then a few examples of different types of co-ops will be presented, including artist, worker, and real estate investment co-ops. A few funding opportunities unique to co-ops will also be highlighted. Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Presented by: Benjamin Tsai Organization: Shared Ownership Center at Nexus (SOC@N)
SBA 101 - Overview of Programs and Services for your Small Business

Workshop Category: Small Business Development Workshop Details: Join SBA's Minnesota District office to learn about local programs and services that can support and accelerate your business at any stage. Our team will share an overview on capital programs including SBA loan guarantees, contracting certifications including 8a and Hubzone, and local counseling resources. Businesses that utilize such services have a higher rate of business success. Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Presented by: Natt Lee Organization: U.S. Small Business Administration, Minnesota District Office
Food Products and Packaging: Turn Your Food Products into Cash

Workshop Category: Small Business Development Workshop Details: Looking to turn your fruits, vegetables, or any agricultural crop into a product? Join us to learn how the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) will provide information on how to access resources for creating biobased products, renewable energy, coproducts, and food. Information will include business development, recipe scale-up, nutritional labeling, feasibility testing assessments, cooperative partnerships, and facilitating networking within the industry. Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Presented by: Michael Sparby Organization: Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI)
The Spirit of the Entrepreneur

Workshop Category: Small Business Development Workshop Details: Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? This workshop covers personal characteristics that entrepreneurs rely on. Learn how to assess yourself – your traits, habits, motivations, aptitudes, and attitudes – and find your fit and readiness to successfully start and manage a small business. Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Presented by: Va-Megn Thoj Organization: Asian Economic Development Association

Credit Scores & You!

Workshop Category: Wealth & Asset Development Workshop Details: What is credit and what does that mean for your business? Learn how different types of credit can influence your business health and journey. We will review what Credit Reporting is, how credit scores are determined, strategies to raise credit scores, and steps of credit repair. Because…personal credit = business credit. Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Presented by: Linda White Organization: Model Cities of Saint Paul
Introduction to Cooperative Models of Business

Workshop Category: Cooperative Development Workshop Details: Learn about cooperative enterprises and the variety of forms they can take. In particular, there will be focus on how governance and management are structured in co-ops. Then a few examples of different types of co-ops will be presented, including artist, worker, and real estate investment co-ops. A few funding opportunities unique to co-ops will also be highlighted. Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Presented by: Benjamin Tsai Organization: Shared Ownership Center at Nexus (SOC@N)
SBA 101 - Overview of Programs and Services for your Small Business

Workshop Category: Small Business Development Workshop Details: Join SBA's Minnesota District office to learn about local programs and services that can support and accelerate your business at any stage. Our team will share an overview on capital programs including SBA loan guarantees, contracting certifications including 8a and Hubzone, and local counseling resources. Businesses that utilize such services have a higher rate of business success. Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Presented by: Natt Lee Organization: U.S. Small Business Administration, Minnesota District Office
Food Products and Packaging: Turn Your Food Products into Cash

Workshop Category: Small Business Development Workshop Details: Looking to turn your fruits, vegetables, or any agricultural crop into a product? Join us to learn how the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) will provide information on how to access resources for creating biobased products, renewable energy, coproducts, and food. Information will include business development, recipe scale-up, nutritional labeling, feasibility testing assessments, cooperative partnerships, and facilitating networking within the industry. Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Presented by: Michael Sparby Organization: Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI)
The Spirit of the Entrepreneur

Workshop Category: Small Business Development Workshop Details: Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? This workshop covers personal characteristics that entrepreneurs rely on. Learn how to assess yourself – your traits, habits, motivations, aptitudes, and attitudes – and find your fit and readiness to successfully start and manage a small business. Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Presented by: Va-Megn Thoj Organization: Asian Economic Development Association

Credit Scores & You!

Workshop Category: Wealth & Asset Development Workshop Details: What is credit and what does that mean for your business? Learn how different types of credit can influence your business health and journey. We will review what Credit Reporting is, how credit scores are determined, strategies to raise credit scores, and steps of credit repair. Because…personal credit = business credit. Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Presented by: Linda White Organization: Model Cities of Saint Paul
Introduction to Cooperative Models of Business

Workshop Category: Cooperative Development Workshop Details: Learn about cooperative enterprises and the variety of forms they can take. In particular, there will be focus on how governance and management are structured in co-ops. Then a few examples of different types of co-ops will be presented, including artist, worker, and real estate investment co-ops. A few funding opportunities unique to co-ops will also be highlighted. Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Presented by: Benjamin Tsai Organization: Shared Ownership Center at Nexus (SOC@N)
SBA 101 - Overview of Programs and Services for your Small Business

Workshop Category: Small Business Development Workshop Details: Join SBA's Minnesota District office to learn about local programs and services that can support and accelerate your business at any stage. Our team will share an overview on capital programs including SBA loan guarantees, contracting certifications including 8a and Hubzone, and local counseling resources. Businesses that utilize such services have a higher rate of business success. Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Presented by: Natt Lee Organization: U.S. Small Business Administration, Minnesota District Office
Food Products and Packaging: Turn Your Food Products into Cash

Workshop Category: Small Business Development Workshop Details: Looking to turn your fruits, vegetables, or any agricultural crop into a product? Join us to learn how the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) will provide information on how to access resources for creating biobased products, renewable energy, coproducts, and food. Information will include business development, recipe scale-up, nutritional labeling, feasibility testing assessments, cooperative partnerships, and facilitating networking within the industry. Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Presented by: Michael Sparby Organization: Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI)
The Spirit of the Entrepreneur

Workshop Category: Small Business Development Workshop Details: Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? This workshop covers personal characteristics that entrepreneurs rely on. Learn how to assess yourself – your traits, habits, motivations, aptitudes, and attitudes – and find your fit and readiness to successfully start and manage a small business. Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Presented by: Va-Megn Thoj Organization: Asian Economic Development Association