Latino Business Week

Grow, Succeed, and Prosper: Financial Management & Tax Strategy and Compliance Program

About this event

These workshops will help business owners:

• Manage money
• Understand the rules
• Grow

Workshop 1: Financial Management for Business Growth

Participants will learn about:

• QuickBooks basics
• Financial statements
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Keeping personal and business finances separate

Workshop 2: Tax Planning and 2026 Tax Strategies

Participants will learn about:

• Business tax deductions
• Year-round tax planning
• Payroll rules
• Sales tax requirements
• Ways to reduce the risk of an audit  

Date

Saturday, Oct. 3

Time

8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Location 

Los Andes Latin Bistro - Northeast
2300 University Ave NE

Organizer

Integrity 1st Professional Services Inc. 

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Latino Business Technical Assistance

About this event

Join us for a day of support and learning for small businesses affected by Operation Metro Surge.

Learn from experts about:

• Legal support
• Managing money
• Marketing and growing a business

The goal is to help business owners get back on track, grow, and build a stronger future.

Date

Tuesday, Oct. 6

Location 

Latino Chamber of Commerce Minnesota
81 S 9th St Ste 200 

Organizer

Latino Chamber of Commerce Minnesota 
The Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul 

Our Stories, Our Strength: Learning from Latino Artists and Creative Business Owners

About this event

Join us for a panel with Latino artists and creative business owners who will share:

• Their experiences building careers and creative businesses  
• How they have overcome challenges
• How they stay connected to their culture

You’ll also:

• Learn about opportunities and challenges for Latino creatives
• Celebrate the creativity and strength of our community
• Get ideas to grow your career or creative business
• Make new connections and find ways to work together

Panelist: José Luis Fitch Jiménez, Ricardo Levins Morales, and Cándida González       
Moderated by: Jessica Lopez Lyman

Date

Wednesday, Oct. 7

Time

4 - 6 p.m.

Location

La Doña Cervecería Brewery
241 Fremont Ave N

Organizer

Springboard for the Arts

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Latinx Business Marketing Mixer

About this event

Join us for a Marketing Mixer & open house for small businesses.

Open-house-style event featuring:

• Marketing contractors
• Influencers
• Business resources

Local business owners can connect with:

• Marketing contractors
• Social media influencers

After the workshop

Business owners can meet with marketing experts to work on:

• Marketing basics
• Social media
• Promotion
• Marketing ideas

Date

Thursday, Oct. 8

Organizer

Lake Street Council

Latinas in Business: Position for Growth

About this event

Join us for a powerful day of community, connection, and growth! 

Event Schedule

9 a.m. - 3 p.m - Morning retreat
Launching the CARLA Framework™ - The Carla’s framework is a tool that will help Latina entrepreneurs see their strengths and find new ways to grow.

3 - 5:30 p.m. - Panel and networking
Open to all! Join our expert panel discussion followed by a community networking reception.

Date

Saturday, Oct. 10

Time

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Location 

The Coven Northeast
2125 E Hennepin Ave Ste 200

Organizer

Vibrant Majority

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Cine Latino- Latino Business Pop-Up Market 

About this event

Come to the Latino Business Pop-Up Market Day on Historic Main Street during Cine Latino 2026.

Support local businesses and discover what they have to offer. Come shop, connect, and support our local business community!

Date

Saturday, Oct. 10

Location 

Historic Main Street

Organizer

Latino Chamber of Commerce Minnesota
The Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul

Sabores y Colores de Latinoamérica

About this event

Explore Mercado Central and discover local Latino businesses!

When you arrive, you’ll receive a “Sabores y Colores de Latinoamérica Passport.” Use your passport to visit participating businesses throughout Mercado Central.

At each stop, you can:

• Learn about the business and what they offer
• Watch a short demonstration or presentation
• Take part in a hands-on activity or mini workshop
• Discover the culture, food, products, and services that make Mercado Central special

Join us for a fun day to eat, shop, learn, and discover something new!

Date

Sunday, Oct. 11

Time

11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Location 

Mercado Central

Organizer

Mercado Central