The Business Education Forum – Presented by AZHCC’s Capital Readiness Program, Lumbee Group, & Westwind | Sponsored by JP Morgan Chase
Event Details
Join us for a powerful, full-day experience designed to educate, empower, and connect business owners and entrepreneurs to opportunities aimed at growing their business. Event Details: Date: Tuesday, August 26th, 2025 Time:
Event Details
Join us for a powerful, full-day experience designed to educate, empower, and connect business owners and entrepreneurs to opportunities aimed at growing their business.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Phoenix Art Museum – Singer Hall
1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Event Description:
Looking to grow your business, connect with industry leaders, and access valuable tools for long-term success? The Business Education Forum is your opportunity to do just that.
Presented by the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Capital Readiness Program (CRP), Lumbee Group, and Westwind—and proudly sponsored by JPMorgan Chase—this full-day forum brings together entrepreneurs, small business owners, and local service providers for education, networking, and inspiration.
Whether you’re building a startup or scaling a growing enterprise, you’ll walk away with actionable insights and connections that can move your business forward.
What to Expect:
Capital Readiness Program Overview – Learn how the CRP supports business owners in accessing capital and key resources.
Fireside Chat with Service Providers – Get credit-ready with expert advice from service providers.
“Chase Chats” Panel – Gain insight from a powerful discussion led by JPMorgan Chase (topic to be announced).
Lunch Keynote by JPMorgan Chase – Be inspired by a dynamic keynote presentation (topic to be announced).
Client Success Stories – Hear firsthand how the Capital Readiness Program has transformed two local businesses.
This is more than an event—it’s a launchpad for your next level of growth.
Agenda
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Registration, Breakfast, & Networking
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Welcome & Opening Remarks
- Kaaren-Lyn Graves, AZHCC’s Capital Readiness Program
- Nikki DeLeon Martin, Deputy Director and Chief Strategy Officer at Phoenix Art Museum
- Johnny Helms, Lumbee Group
- Lenny Washington, Westwind
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Fireside Chat: A Roadmap to Business Resources; Moderated by Johnny Helms, Lumbee Group
- John Perry, eService, Inc.
- Robert Branscomb, Branscomb & Associates
- Star Reyes, Raza Development Fund
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM: Break
12:15 PM – 12:50 PM: Kaaren-Lyn Graves, Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s – Capital Readiness Program
12:50 PM – 1:15 PM: Hear from Exhibitors
- Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- City of Phoenix, Equal Opportunity Department
- Women’s Business Enterprise Council -WEST
- eService, Inc.
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM: Chase Chats: From Succession Planning & Beyond – What Phase Is Your Business in Today? Moderated by Kaaren-Lyn Graves
- Jose Yanez, Vice President, Senior Business Consultant | Chase Business Banking
- Ashley V. Kelly, Vice President, Senior Business Consultant | Chase Business Banking
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM: Break
2:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Success Stories: Real Impact, Real Growth
- Anthony Walton, Icebreakers®️ Artesian Spring Water Company
- Dina Escutia, Dina’s Taste of Home
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM
- Announcements – Open for Everyone
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Networking & Clear Facilities
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Phoenix Art Museum – Singer Hall
1625 N. Central Ave
