The first-ever UA Business Connect 2024 was a groundbreaking event, bringing together over 80 participants, 17 expert speakers, and 6 interactive workshops to foster knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and growth.
This dynamic platform united entrepreneurs, business owners, and thought leaders to explore opportunities, strengthen connections, and empower the Ukrainian diaspora’s contribution to the regional economy.
Full Lineup of Speakers
Here is the complete list of our incredible speakers who shared their insights and expertise throughout the day:
Tetiana Odarich, MD, Sunrise Medical Family – Team Development as the Key to Business Success
Tina Ford, The Kroger Co. – Panelist: HR at the Start: Essential or Overhead?
Tom Gillpatrick, School of Business, PSU – Panelist: HR at the Start: Essential or Overhead?
John Nee, Act 1 Events – Building a Team: The Key to Startup Success
Andriy Shulik, President, Choice One Insurance, Inc – Introduction to Risk Management
John Lekas, President, Leader Capital Corp – Earning and Investing: Effective Investment Strategies for Small and Medium Businesses
Dominika Pukay, Principal Broker/Owner of Unique RealT – Finding the Perfect Business Space
Evghenia Sincariuc, Business Coach, Neighborhood House – How to Start a Childcare Business
Iryna Osinnia, Founder, ProBeauty Hub – How to Obtain a License and Start Working in the Beauty Industry in Oregon
Leah Voit, Financial Specialist, Metropolitan Family Service – How to Improve Your Credit Score for Achieving Financial Independence
Jocelyn Furbush, Program Manager, Livelihood NW – Tracking Business Finances
Olga Safina, Founder, Be First Communications – Communicate to Elevate: Crafting a Brand that Speaks to Your Audience
Corey Watson, Founder and Head Pizzaiolo, PizzaForUkraine – From Passion to Purpose: The Story of PizzaForUkraine (Fireside Chat)
Yuri Boyechko, Founder, Ukrainian Foundation – Opening Remarks
Nataliia Makohon, Board Member, Ukrainian Alliance & Editor-in-Chief, Kanon – Opening Remarks
Joshua Jacobs, MESO – How to Start Your Business
Special thanks to our host, Kyrylo Nikitenko, for keeping the day organized and engaging!
Event Highlights
The day featured an exciting blend of panel discussions, workshops, and inspiring keynotes. Attendees explored essential topics such as team building, investment strategies, risk management, branding, and financial planning.
A networking hour concluded the event, allowing participants to connect directly with speakers and each other, fostering collaboration and building lasting relationships.
Thank You to Our Partners
We owe the success of this event to the unwavering support of our partners:
Sunrise Family Medical
Neighborhood House Portland
Be First Communications
Columbia Language Services
Wild West Smokehouse
Colibri Studio
Banderyky
Izobilie Euro Foods
Kroger
Ukrainian Hub USA
Kanon Magazine
Taras Yasniy
Krystyna Krygina
Looking Ahead
As we celebrate the success of UA Business Connect 2024, we are excited to announce that planning for UA Business Connect 2025 is already underway. Stay tuned as we continue to unite, empower, and grow together!
Thank you to all the speakers, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees who made this event unforgettable. Together, we are shaping the future of the Ukrainian business community. 🌟
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