For 14 years in a row, the MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO brings together proactive business owners, corporate executives, government officials, community leaders, and workforce professionals offering unique networking opportunities.
I welcome you to this year's event and encourage you to explore the many resources provided by our vendors. Stop by the EXPO booths to discover businesses and organizations that go the extra mile to meet your needs and expectations. Learn about the educational opportunities that can save you time and money while boosting your resume from the universities, colleges, and technical schools presented. Discover the hidden treasures and professional shortcuts of private business owners from the U.S. Small Business Administration, National Federation of Independent Business, Startup Sacramento, BBB, SMUD, DGS, Opening Doors, and local Chambers of Commerce.
Please take advantage of EXPO 2023 to promote your business, advance your career, and explore strategic information about business, career and educational growth.
Multicultural Business & Career Expo advisory board
Alisa Yurchenko
President/CEO
Council For Cross Cultural Affairs, Inc.
Azizza Davis Goines
President/CEO
Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce
C.C. Yin
Owner of 30 McDonald's Branches in Northern California, Founder of Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association
Diann President/CEORogers of Rancho Cordova Area Chamber of Commerce
Heather Luzzi
District Director Sacramento District Office U.S. Small Business Administration
John Jackson, Ph.D.
President of Jessup University
John Kabateck
President of Kabateck Strategies California Director of the National Federation of Independent Business
John M. Kehriotis
President & Founder of JMK Investments, Inc., Minority Owner of the Sacramento Kings
Laura Good
President/CEO Startup Sacramento
Sergey Terebkov
Founder & President Slavic American Chamber of Commerce
Dear Community Members and Friends, As the United States Congresswoman for California’s Seventh District, I am honored to welcome you all to the 2023 Annual Multicultural Business & Career Expo hosted by the Council for Cross-Cultural Affairs, with the support of Russian American Media, the National Federation of Independent Businesses, Kabateck Strategies, APAPA, Sacramento 365, Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Slavic-American Chamber of Commerce, Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce, Sacramento Asian Chamber of Commerce, and other local Chambers of Commerce. The Multicultural Business and Career Expo highlights the Sacramento region’s innovative business community and the vibrant workforce that keeps it moving forward. I commend the Council for CrossCultural Affairs and its partners for their dedication to this event and to Sacramento’s economic development.
Just over one year ago today, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. My colleagues and I drafted this monumental bill with the intention of directing billions of dollars to cut dangerous emissions, lower healthcare costs, and build a greener, more resilient economy. These goals are only possible with the continued work of organizations like the Council for Cross-Cultural Affairs connecting our various Sacramento communities with employers across the region. It is clear from the various employers at today’s event that Sacramento is poised to continue to capitalize on the transformative programs within the Inflation Reduction Act. I will continue to fiercely defend the progress we have made and seek to build a better future for generations to come.
Thank you for attending the 2023 Multicultural Business and Career Expo and for supporting our world-class Sacramento workforce. For the latest updates on my work on your behalf in Washington D.C., please visit my website, www.matsui.house.gov. As always, please contact my office if I can ever be of assistance on any federal issue by calling 916-498-5600.
DORIS MATSUI Member of Congress
www.matsui.house.gov
The U.S. Small Business Administration is thrilled to participate this year in the Multicultural Business and Career Expo. We believe this is a great opportunity to showcase SBA’s role in supporting small businesses and highlight the agency’s role in keeping small businesses competitive in America and the global marketplace. The Multicultural Business and Career Expo founded by Russian American Media and presented by the Council For Cross Cultural Affairs, provides a community benefit to all that attend. For SBA, this event is a great opportunity to showcase the products and services offered by SBA. We hope that you will come and learn how the U.S. Small Business Administration can assist businesses in starting, growing, and thriving. This is a great opportunity for us to show businesses the benefits of SBA Guaranteed Loans and how our Surety Programs can better leverage their bonding capacity and how to gain access to Government Contracting opportunities through small business certifications and how to participate in our 8(a) Business Development Program. The Multicultural Business and Career Expo has become a pillar event for the Greater Sacramento Area. The event provides a showcase of local businesses, government organizations and non-profits, improves consumer confidence, educates small business owners about the government contract opportunities, and connects leading employers with the local workforce professionals.
Heather Luzzi District Director Sacramento District Office
U. S. Small Business Administration
www.sba.gov
With the help of Russian American Media, Highlands has provided thousands of Slavic and many other multicultural residents the opportunity to learn English as a second language to earn their U.S. high school diploma, and to learn a skill.
Thank you Sergey Ivannikov and RAM team for all you do for the community!
Murdock Smith
Executive Director, Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools
www.hccts.org
As a local representative I am delighted to know we have organizations such as Russian American Media (RAM) working towards growing our economy. Through my work with RAM I have seen their focus to not only spur economic growth throughout our communities, but their dedication to provide diversity in our workforce.
The Multicultural Business and Career Expo is helping to connect employers and potential employees to promote job growth and reduce our unemployment rates. Through the work of RAM they are truly making a difference in the lives of so many individuals and our community.
Thank you RAM, the Council for Cross Cultural Affairs, and all the other organizations that helped to make this year’s Multicultural Business and Career Expo possible. Together, we will revitalize our Sacramento Region!
Sincerely,
Rich Desmond Sacramento County Supervisor, District 3 www.bos.saccounty.net/district3
The local team at Wells Fargo is very excited to be a part of and a sponsor of the MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO with the Russian American Media team! This is such an important opportunity for our community to come together and share our cultural history as well as connect with business leaders and owners across our region.
Wells Fargo believes in community and small business. We understand the importance it plays in strengthening the foundation of our community and families. Wells Fargo has had a strong partnership with RAM because like us they believe in diversity and inclusiveness. This event is a wonderful way to highlight our RussianSpeaking community that is growing across our region and becoming an important link to our economic success of our country. Come out and enjoy a wonderful day with neighbors, friends, and businesses that live and work in our community!
Kevin Barri Region Bank President Northern Golden State Region www.wellsfargo.com
My greetings from California’s NFIB business group! NFIB in California serves more than 14,000 small businesses.
Our members have received benefit from the MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO. This year, event organizer Sergey Ivannikov and team have done a fantastic job. Sergey’s Expo team has collaborated with business and agency leaders; we are assured a forward-looking Expo program. The Expo 2023 is top-notch.
We know small businesses are struggling - coming out of the pandemic. Certainly, families are receiving refugees fleeing from war in Ukraine. With such humanitarian challenges, where there is an opportunity, we can embrace, refer, or often engage. So, finding encouragement at this Expo 2023, and with God’s will for our success, we can discover renewed energy, hope, and solutions to meet unprecedented challenges, both commercial and humanitarian. The year 2023 can be transformative. Right now, this MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO is an opportunity to make these things happen. See you at Expo 2023
John Kabateck CA Director National Federation of Independent Business www.nfib.comI am thrilled to be joining you at the MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO. It is a privilege to be here with such a diverse group of leaders in the Sacramento community.
As some of you may know, my work with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) places me in communication with consumers and business leaders all around the country. Today, BBB’s mission of advancing marketplace trust is challenging work; however, we have a lot of support from our Accredited Businesses and members of the community who value honesty and integrity in the marketplace. We are dedicated to fostering respectful and meaningful relationships between consumers and the businesses they support. Our goal is to instill all consumers with confidence when making their purchase decisions.
BBB offers Accreditation to all qualified businesses. Whether you’re a Fortune 500 CEO or a sole proprietorship, there’s value in earning the BBB Seal of Trust. In addition, our BBB regularly hires for new positions, so I invite you to stop by our booth or visit our website to learn more: www.bbb.org
Lynn Conner
President & CEO of the Better Business Bureau
serving Sacramento & Northeast California
Board Member, IABBB / International Assn. of BBB
advancing marketplace trust across United States, Canada and Mexico www.bbb.org
I congratulate Russian American Media on your continued success in serving the Russian-Speaking community of Northern California and becoming the center for multicultural community events which helps bring our entire community together.
Through the MULTICULTURAL Business & Career EXPO, RAM has worked with neighboring businesses to promote our economy, reduce unemployment, and give an opportunity for many in our local community. Once again, congratulations on your continued success.
Senator Ted Gaines (Ret.) Member, California Board of Equalization www.boe.ca.gov
Welcome to the Multicultural Business and Career Expo, a hub where diversity ignites innovation! We're excited to feature StartupSac as a pivotal element of this year's event. Established in 2017, StartupSac, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has been a guiding beacon for entrepreneurs, nurturing their aspirations into thriving businesses. With a blend of dynamic in-person and virtual events, insightful workshops, and engaging activities, StartupSac cultivates connections, imparts knowledge, and empowers the dreamers of Sacramento.
At the heart of our mission is the consolidation of Sacramento's entrepreneurial community, bolstered by our practical support. We curate valuable digital content, news, and resources tailored to fuel startups and entrepreneurs. Our commitment extends to linking individuals with crucial resources, paving their path to success.
As the Expo unfolds, a fresh wave of entrepreneurs takes the spotlight. Embrace the boundless prospects as StartupSac's offerings seamlessly intertwine with a network of regional allies, united by the entrepreneurial zeal. Together, we're painting a landscape where diversity emerges as the driving force behind resounding accomplishments.
Laura Good President & CEO StartupSac www.startupsac.org
I am honored to have the privilege to welcome you to the 14th annual Multicultural Business and Career Expo. As a newly elected County Supervisor, I pledge to be committed to understanding the needs of our small business community.
There is no greater equalizer when it comes to upward mobility than grit, determination and perseverance – qualities necessary and prevalent in every small business enterprise. It is always inspiring to hear the stories of the entrepreneurs who seize the opportunity to drive our local economy and build something out of very little.
Hopefully, I’ll have the occasion to visit with some of you soon, but I hope you’ll take today’s event as a chance to network, outreach and grow with all of the other participants and attendees. Congratulations to Sergey Ivannikov and the team at Russian American Media for another successful event.
Wishing you all the best,
SUPERVISOR PAT HUME
5TH District, Sacramento County
www.bos.saccounty.net/district5
Town & Country
Aaron Latta
District Representative
Office of Congresswoman Doris Matsui
Angelique Ashby
California State Senator Senate District 8
Azizza Davis Goines
President & CEO
Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce
Diann PresidentRogers & CEO
Rancho Cordova Area Chamber of Commerce
Heather Luzzi
Sacramento District Director United States Small Business Administration
John Kabateck
California Director
National Federation of Independent Business
Kevin Barri
Wells Fargo Bank Region Bank President
Northern Golden State Region
Lynn PresidentConner & CEO
Better Business Bureau
Sacramento & Northeast California Board Member of International BBB
Pat Hume
Board of Supervisors Sacramento County District 5
Paul Joiner
Mayor Pro Tem City of Lincoln
Sergey Terebkov
Board Member
Placer County Board of Education President
Slavic American Chamber of Commerce
Tatyana and Mikhail Kharitonov
Family X Amazon Academy
City of Folsom
Pastor Ruslan Kalinyuk
Ruslan is a renowned community leader who holds a pastoral ministry at the Flame of Fire Church. Like many Americans of foreign descent, Ruslan is also an entrepreneur specializing in the construction industry. He is leading a private company that serves homeowners associations, investors, and management companies.
www.ffministry.com
Anna Kalinyuk
Anna is a small business owner, a working professional, a respected community leader, and an accomplished woman who takes pride in her family. Anna immigrated to the US from Ukraine 21 years ago. She has earned a Master's Degree in Human Resources, grew a career in teaching, and became a President of School Site Council at Community Outreach Academy, one of the most prominent charter schools that focuses on diversity in the greater Sacramento area. Anna values growing a beautiful family above all of her other achievements. She believes that strong families make strong communities.
Together with her husband Ruslan, Anna is raising four beautiful children and serving in multiple ministries that benefit local communities.
Kirill Lucenko
Professional MC and DJ
Unforgettable Private and Corporate Events
TV Host
Drama Actor
More than 500 world wide events
Worked as a DJ with L'One, MONATIK and others.
www.oblakawedding.com
