AMp Up Morning Networking: Mercado on Fifth's rise to a regional destination
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Date and Time
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM CDT
7 AM Registration | Breakfast | POWER NETWORKING
7:30 - 8:30 AM Program
Fees/Admission
Member: $25
Nonmember: $45
*Advanced online registrations receive a $5 discount.
Online registration ends on March 10 at Noon.
Description
AMp Up Morning Networking: Mercado on Fifth's rise to a regional destination
Wednesday, March 11 | Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center
7 AM Registration | Breakfast | NETWORKING
7:30 - 8:30 AM Program
Founded in the summer of 2016 by the Ontiveros family, Mercado on Fifth has quickly become one of the hottest cultural and foodie destinations in the Quad Cities. The weekly events in Moline bring Quad Citizens together to celebrate culture and community in an inclusive way. The organization also serves as a resource and catalyst for aspiring entrepreneurs - helping to start over 20 new minority-owned businesses in just four years.
Join us as we learn about the past, present and future of Mercado on Fifth and how the nonprofit organization adopted Group O’s recipe for success. You will walk away from this event with four mantras, used by Group O and Mercado on Fifth, to help your business reach its goals for growth and innovation.
Featured speakers:
- Maria Ontiveros, President, Mercado on Fifth
- Melissa Freidhof-Rodgers, Director, Mercado on Fifth
Maria Ontiveros is the President of Mercado on Fifth. She helped launch the nonprofit organization in 2016 and soon after started the Spanish language Food Sanitation Management program at Black Hawk College, helping Spanish speakers become certified to open food service businesses. Mercado has since helped create and/or provided a platform for 20 new minority-owned businesses in the Quad Cities. Ontiveros, a 2012 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is currently pursuing her master’s degree in secondary education. She also serves as a board member of MetroLINK and WQPT.
Melissa Freidhof-Rodgers is the Director of Mercado on Fifth. She is thrilled to be working for such a vibrant organization, that provides the greater Quad Cities with an inclusive family-friendly event. She is an Augustana College graduate with a background in sociology, Latin American Studies and Spanish. Melissa also has extensive business management experience, with a focus on customer service and rebranding. She is a board member of the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Palomares Social Justice Center and serves on the Downtown Bettendorf Facade Committee.
AMp Up is your opportunity to hear what's going on in our region. This before-work event welcomes new members and also provides an opportunity for you to connect with other businesses.
We strive to host inclusive and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. For event assistance or any additional information please contact:
Marcy Hyder
Phone: 563.823.2690
Email: mhyder@quadcitieschamber.com
Cancellation Policy:
Please email your cancellation to Marcy Hyder. You may also transfer your registration to another person within your company at no additional cost.
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