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2025 CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
Grow and Succeed with SBA Programs
Explore funding, contracts, and federal resources built to help small businesses succeed.
Don Michael Jackson
Presented By:
Title:
Lead Outreach and Marketing Specialist
Business/Organization:
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Workshop Details:
Join SBA as we embark on an informative journey into the heart of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) core programs: Funding and Contracting, dedicated to help your small business grow and succeed.
What You'll Learn:
Learn SBA funding & loan basics
Discover federal contract opportunities
Connect with veteran & small business resources
About the Presenter:
Don has been with SBA since 2015. Transferring from the West Virginia District Office he has excelled in his role as the Lead Outreach and Marketing Specialist, working with the Minnesota District Office team to provide outreach on SBA resources and resource partners to entrepreneurs and small Business owner. Additionally, he is the Veterans Business Development Officer and works diligently with the Boots to Business/Reboot program. Don began his civilian federal career in 2009 with the Department of the Navy and prior to that he served in the U.S. Navy for 13 years.
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About the 2025 conference
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical skills, meet peers, and invest in your business journey.
This workshop is part of the YOBIZMO 2025 Wealth Building Conference — a free, one-day event for Asian Minnesotans to build income, grow businesses, and expand creative futures.
DATE: Sat, Aug 16th, 2025
doors open: 9am
program hours: 10am - 4pm
LOCATION: Wilder Center
451 Lexington Pkwy N.,
St. Paul, MN 55104
Event Conference Schedules
Conference Schedule at a Glance
Agenda Overview:
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9:00 – 10:00 AM – Registration & Welcome Lounge Opens
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10:00 – 11:00 AM – Workshop Session 1 (4 concurrent workshops)
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11:00 – 11:10 AM – Transition Break
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11:10 – 12:10 PM – Workshop Session 2 (4 concurrent workshops)
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12:10 – 12:20 PM – Transition Break / Lunch Table Setup
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12:20 – 1:40 PM – Lunch & Keynote Program
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12:20 PM Lunch & Seating
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12:35 PM Welcome – Bao
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12:40 PM Welcome – Va-Megn
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12:45 PM Jeffrey Yang (Allianz) Remarks
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12:50 PM Kou Vang Keynote + Q&A
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1:10 PM Lisa Closing Remarks
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1:30 PM Raffle/Survey Instructions & Reminder
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1:40 – 2:40 PM – Workshop Session 3 (4 concurrent workshops)
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2:40 - 2:50 PM – Transition Break
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2:50 - 3:50 PM – Workshop Session 4 (4 concurrent workshops)
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3:50- 4:00 PM – Transition Break
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4:00 – 4:15 PM – Closing Remarks + Raffle Drawings
THANK YOU TO OUR CONFERENCE SPONSOR:
