Latino Business Week
Latino Business Week events
Latinidad en Acción: Arts & Business
About this event
The Center for Performing Arts Minneapolis (CFPA) will host a week-long event celebrating Latinx creativity, business leadership, and performing arts.
Highlights include open rehearsals, workshops and classes, and community events.
These events will show the talent of Latinx voices at CFPA and bring communities closer together.
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Date
Sunday, Oct. 5 - Saturday, Oct. 11
Schedule of events
- Sunday, Oct. 5
3 p.m.
Free Community Salsa Class with Ritmo Latino MN - Wednesday, Oct. 8
8 p.m.
Free Community Bachata Class with TC Latin Dance Collective
Location
Center for Performing Arts Minneapolis
3754 Pleasant Ave.
Éxito Empresarial: 2025 NDC Latino Business Week Summit
About this event
Join Neighborhood Development Center (NDC) and the Midtown Global Market as we: connect Latino entrepreneurs, share resources, and build networks.
This is a great event for meeting people and connecting with business resources. You can take part in things like: Latino business owners panel, free headshots, food demo, resource fair, and snacks from Latino-owned businesses.
Organizer: Neighborhood Development Center
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Date
Monday, Oct. 6
Time of event
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location
Midtown Global Market
920 E. Lake St.
Plan de Continuidad y Contingencia (Contingency and Continuity Plan)
About this event
This three-hour workshop teaches the importance of: strategic planning, risk management, financial reporting, and recordkeeping. These skills help people prepare for emergencies, save for retirement, and build wealth. This session is free and open to the public.
Organizers
Hortensia PLLC, Integrity 1st Professional Services Inc, and Sueve Solutions Inc
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Date
Wednesday, Oct. 8
Time of event
6 - 9 p.m.
Location
Las Delicias de Frida
2904 Lyndale Ave. S.
Network Mixer and Community Forum
About this event
Join us for the Networking Mixer and Community Forum. Artists, cultural organizations, and entrepreneurs will share knowledge, traditions, and industry insights. This event is free and open to the public.
Highlights
- Keynote Speakers from South Minneapolis reflecting on community leadership.
- Panel of Latinx Business Leaders addressing challenges, opportunities, and visions for the future.
- Social Mixer with food from beloved local Latinx restaurants.
Organizer: Center for the Performing Arts
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Date
Friday, Oct. 10
Time of event
6 - 9 p.m.
Location
Center for Performing Arts Minneapolis
3754 Pleasant Ave.
Plan de Continuidad y Contingencia (Contingency and Continuity Plan)
About this event
This second workshop builds on the first one. It teaches how to use important documents if key people are not available. It introduces:
- Powers of attorney
- Wills
- Joint tenancy
- Operating agreements
- Shareholder agreements
- Other helpful tips for emergencies and unexpected problems
This session is free and open to the public.
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Date
Saturday, Oct. 11
Time of event
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location
Las Delicias de Frida
2904 Lyndale Ave. S
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Contact us
Small Business Team
Community Planning & Economic Development
Phone
Address
Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 320
Minneapolis, MN 55415