The Mill at SLCC

Meet the panelist at Global Entrepreneurship Week Import Workshop. Natalie is a well-regarded figure in the humanitarian, non-profit, and government sectors. Her primary goal is to establish effective, collaborative relationships between organizations, businesses, communities, and partners to improve the opportunities for refugees and immigrants, also known as New Americans. El-Deiry is reputed for her leadership skills and currently holds the position of Director of Immigration and Integration in the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity. Dengpan serves as the current president of CAST-UT. Dengpan works as a Senior Scientist at SES AI with a research focus on "AI-for-Science".?The Chinese Association for Science and?Technology in Utah is one of Utah's largest and most influential local Chinese technology-centered organizations. Deeply rooted in science, technology, and entrepreneurship, CAST-UT proudly serves hundreds of active members with diversified professional backgrounds, the local Chinese American community, and extension to all other?local Utah communities. Jon, currently serving as the Director of The Mill at Salt Lake Community College, they oversee 90+ small businesses and provide one-on-one mentoring and peer learning opportunities to drive growth. Additionally, Jon is the creator of the Everyday Entrepreneur Program (EEP), a 10-week idea validation incubator that teaches entrepreneurs how to identify a business opportunity and develop a launch strategy Danielle has spent over twenty years in the non-profit sector advocating for and helping small business owners, especially women, underserved and low-income entrepreneurs.?She is passionate about the power small businesses have in creating wealth, employment, and a vibrant local economy.?Career highlights include Executive Director of the Utah Micro Loan Fund, Founder of the Salt Lake Community College Women’s Business Institute, Co-Founder, course designer, Program Manager for the International Rescue Committee, and her current position as Vice President Community and Economic Development for Mountain West Small Business Finance.? Joe assists companies in taking products, services, intellectual property, and businesses globally.?With extensive regulatory and litigation experience with governments worldwide, he helps U.S. companies successfully expand internationally and helps foreign companies invest in the U.S. market. Mr. Brubaker has lived in England, France, Israel, Mongolia, and Russia, and his experience includes matters relating to over 100 countries.?He currently serves on the Board of the World Trade Center Utah, on the Utah District Export Council, on the Utah Advisory Committee for the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, and as chair of the International Section of the Utah Bar.?? Register Now: https://lnkd.in/e2Yq2r6A

Thinking of expanding your business Locally or Internationally? Meet the presenters at our Import Workshop to help you with resources. AnnMarie Wallace, State Director Women Business Center. The WBC Utah online and statewide, tripled the budget and staff, opened a second office, created new opportunities to access capital and launched a first-ever directory of women-owned businesses, resulting in the number of individual women served annually from 175 to over 700, who live in nearly every county in the State. The center was recently?awarded the SBA's Women's Business Center?of Excellence award for region 8. Doug Bruhnke is founder and CEO of Global Chamber?. He's a?global?entrepreneur, speaker and author?dedicated to helping members of Global Chamber? reach new markets across metros and borders more successfully. The Global?Chamber? is a growing community of CEOs, executives and leaders in 525 metropolitan regions around the world, connecting member businesses to new opportunities and accelerating?growth and success. Jay Francis,Jay was appointed as President & CEO of the South Valley Chamber of Commerce in September 2020.?Jay had served on the board for 12 years and served as the Chair for 5 years when the chamber was the Sandy Chamber of Commerce. Prior to this appointment Jay had been with the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies for 35 years and retired on May 1, 2020.?Jay started his career with the Larry H. Miller Group when Larry Miller bought the Utah Jazz in April of 1985.?Jay was the Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations at that time. Learn about the Programs offered at South Valley Chamber. Milli Dadson,passionate about Africa’s growth and representation on the global stage, Milli has dedicated herself to fostering a stronger connection between Africa and the world, empowering African businesses to expand and thrive. Since 2012, she has also served on the board of Acacia Shade, a nonprofit organization that supports children with disabilities in Ghana. As President of the African Chamber of Commerce in Utah, Milli brings a unique perspective and talent to the Beehive State. She leverages her expertise in diplomacy and strategic?vision to amplify African voices in Utah and ensure cooperation and collaboration on a global scale--whether by building businesses or nurturing communities. Save your spot Register now for this Hybrid workshop: https://lnkd.in/e2Yq2r6A

Join our resources and panelist during Global Entrepreneurship Week for our Import Workshop. Learn how to start or expand an import business including footprint to soft landing in the US, global resources to scale and expand, access to funding, immigration and legal initiatives. Workshop is hybrid: in person and or online. Register Now: https://lnkd.in/e2Yq2r6A

Last week the Global Business Center hosted 23 women entrepreneurs from around the word visiting with the International Women Leadership Program. Such an inspiration hearing their stories and having local business leaders share with them. Thanks to Jessical Elwell Oxeon Energy, Dr. Paula Fellingham Win Win Women, Marlene Gonzalez, Us Journey Law, Kristin Andrus, Utah Community Activator, Jen Klenk, Marketing Professor, Dr April Ripley UN NGO Ambassador and Utah Global Diplomacy for collaborating. What a humbling experience working with this group of international women Entrepreneurs and local Utah women entrepreneurs who shared their journeys with them. #@Utah Global Diplomacy# Women in Business #International Trade & Diplomacy#

Many organizations are doing great work towards the Un Goals. Come celebrate and support the great things they are doing locally and internationally towards the United Nations Sustainability Goals. save your seat:? https://lnkd.in/eEP--pfS

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