To Certify or not to Certify? Brought to you by Wells Fargo

To Certify or Not to Certify? As small businesses navigate growth and scale in these challenging times,

USPAACC Western Chapter is here to help you make these key decisions.

In collaboration with Industry Council for Small Business Development

cordially invite you to a working lunch for small business owners.

The lunch provides networking opportunities for you to meet with your peers.

You’ll hear from dynamic Asian American business owners, Supplier diversity leaders & a certification expert.

In addition, two workshop topics will be presented to help business owners explore tools to grow their business:

1) How to Become a Certified Asian American/Minority Business Owner with

USPAACC and the Benefits/Leverage of Diversity Certification

2) Access to Capital and Credit – Presented by Wells Fargo

This lunch is sponsored by Wells Fargo & USPAACC National’s Microgrant Program.

We will announce the eligibility for small businesses to receive a discounted application

fee for their first-time Asian American/Minority Certification with USPAACC at lunch.

Event Agenda

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Registration & Check-in

11:30 AM – 12:05 PM | Opening Remarks & USPAACC Certification Program Introduction

12:05 PM – 12:15 PM | Lunch Served

12:15 PM – 1:00 PM | Access to Capital Workshop by Wells Fargo

1:00 PM – 1:55 PM | Networking

1.55 PM – 2:00 PM | Closing Remarks

02:00 PM | Event conclusion