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2025 CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
Grant Writing for Creative Businesses
Learn how to navigate the grant world and write compelling proposals that get noticed.
Wone Vang
Presented By:
Title:
Economic Opportunity Director
Business/Organization:
Springboard for the Arts
Workshop Details:
Navigating the world of grants can feel overwhelming, especially for artists and creative entrepreneurs. In this workshop, Wone Vang of Springboard for the Arts will guide participants through the essentials of grant-writing using tools and insights from the Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists series. Learn how to identify funding opportunities, write compelling proposals, and effectively communicate your artistic vision to funders. Whether you're new to grants or looking to strengthen your approach, this session will leave you with practical strategies and confidence to seek funding that supports your creative work.
What You'll Learn:
Understand where to find grants for creatives
Learn what funders look for
Write stronger, goal-driven applications
About the Presenter:
Wone Vang has been working with artists for over a decade, developing artists and curating events in the community. She studied at the University of Minnesota, and worked in retail for many years before moving into working in the art community. She and her sister Youa Vang are artists and work under the moniker Third Daughter, Restless Daughter, carrying the tradition of cross stitch passed on from their grandmother. Their work has been showcased at the M, Centro, and Northeast Food Co-op. She lives in the Rondo neighborhood with her family and their dog, Zoey.
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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:
