Business Owner’s Luncheon / Almuerzo para dueños de negocios
Wednesday, September 10
11:00 – 1:00 P.M.
Northern Indiana Event Center
21565 Executive Pkwy
Elkhart, IN 46514
Sponsored by
The Latin Business Expo Business Owner’s Luncheon serves as a critical networking platform for professionals and business owners. The interpersonal connections made during this portion of the expo can lead to fruitful collaboration, partnerships, and opportunities that extend well beyond the expo floor. While sharing casual networking is valuable, sharing a meal fosters deeper conversations and relationships—a vital component of building trust in business.
What to Expect / Que te espera
- Hear valuable insights, trends and encouraging words from this year’s Keynote speaker
- Make new connections and meet community leaders
- Enhance your overall expo experience by engaging in meaningful dialogue with other professionals before the public arrives.
Itinerary/Itinerario:
10:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Networking / Tiempo de socialización
11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Luncheon begins / El programa comienza
Keynote / Orador especial:
We are honored and excited to share this year’s Keynote speaker is an official of the Mexican Consulate of Chicago’s Business Department.
Samantha Conde Martínez is the Official for Economic and Cultural Affairs (Cónsul para Asuntos Económicos, Culturales y Cooperación Técnica-Científica). Consul Samantha will share important statistics about Latino entrepreneurs in Northern Indiana, challenges, inspiring testimonies and ways in which all English and Spanish speaking business owners can continue to thrive and work together.
About the Economic Affairs:
Mexico has one of the most open economies in the world that offers preferential access to international markets through 13 free trade agreements with more than 50 countries. In addition, the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA), will increase the competitiveness of the North American region through providing certainty to engage in business activities and through the strengthening of Mexico’s position as an important investment market. The Mexican Consulate of Chicago plays a key role in assisting hundreds of startup businesses through workshops and information to ensure individuals have a successful platform from the very beginning.
1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Networking and Startup Showcase / Tiempo de socialización y Exhibición de Negocios Emergentes
During this time, luncheon attendees can continue to network amongst each other and also check out the new Startup Showcase area. The Startup Showcase area will host up to 30 new entrepreneurs who are there to make new connections and shed light on their services or product.
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Northern Indiana Event Center
21565 Executive Pkwy
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 238-9796
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