AONMeetings Minority Small Business Roundtable
Welcome to the 2025 Edition of the AON Meetings Minority Business Roundtable! In response to the ideas and suggestions of our attendees during 2024, we have revamped this program so that it will be more valuable and beneficial to all attendees, both minority businesses and the resources that are available to them to take their businesses to the next level.
For 2025, the roundtable will be held quarterly. Three of the roundtables will be held virtually via the AON Meetings videoconferencing platform, from 8 am to 9 am with the July roundtable being held IN PERSON at AON Studios LLC, 1725 East University Avenue in Des Moines from 8 am to 10 am.
Please update your calendars now with the following dates –
Tuesday, January 14th 8 to 9 am VIRTUAL Guest Speaker – ReShonda Young, Bank of Jabez
Tuesday, April 8th 8 to 9 am VIRTUAL Guest Speaker – Jerrica Marshall, Executive Director – The Directors Council
Tuesday, July 8th 8 to 10 am IN PERSON Guest Speaker – Iowa State Representative Rob Johnson, District 34
Tuesday, October 14th 8 to 9 am VIRTUAL Guest Speaker – Kymberly Stevenson, TSB Business Development Program Manager – Iowa Economic Development Authority
Please register in order to receive the access code to the virtual event. The invitation will be sent to you via email on the day before the event. Once registered, you will be registered for all four roundtables. You will not need to register again for each separately.
Our guest speaker for the July 8th Roundtable is Iowa State Representative Rob Johnson, District 34. RSVP is required for the July 8th Roundtable, as seating is limited—reserve your spot today!
State Representative Rob Johnson
Rob Johnson is a devoted public servant, strategist, and co-founder of Johnson Consulting & Strategies Group, a national firm launched alongside his sister, Debra Johnson—a former White House Appointee. The firm supports organizations in navigating business development, public policy, and community engagement across the country.
Originally from Chicago and now representing Iowa House District 34, Representative Johnson is a passionate advocate for working families, inclusive economic opportunity, and civic empowerment. He is one of the founding board members of Back 2 School Iowa, the organization behind the long-running Back 2 School Bash, now approaching its 20th year serving Iowa youth. He is also the founder of Fueling Hope, an annual initiative that provides families in need with free gas, uplifting both their spirits and their daily lives.
Rob’s leadership is rooted in faith, family, and community. He credits much of his success to God and the unwavering support of those around him. In the Iowa Legislature, his work centers on equity, access, and creating real solutions that reflect the voices of everyday Iowans.
Guided by the principle “We believe in us,” Rob Johnson continues to build bridges that empower people and strengthen communities across Iowa.
If you are serious about creating black wealth and a legacy for you and your business, you need to join us for this very important meeting.
Should you have any questions, please call AON Studios at 515-630-5813.
