EcONOmic & cArEEr SummiT - US Black Chamber, Inc.
EcONOmic & cArEEr SummiT - US Black Chamber, Inc.
EcONOmic & cArEEr SummiT - US Black Chamber, Inc.
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About the Summit<br />
The U.S. <strong>Black</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong>’s “Solution Series” promotes the<br />
connection of national, regional and local resources in our efforts to<br />
advocate for small business & economic development in minority<br />
communities. The intent is to increase awareness of our national<br />
footprint by focusing on the growth, efficiency, and influence of our<br />
agenda through education, training and the sharing of industry best<br />
practices.<br />
Through plenary sessions, workshops, webinars, and networking<br />
opportunities, our members and participants will walk away with the<br />
tools necessary to tackle the obstacles they face on their pathway to<br />
success.<br />
“A regional event...<br />
with national exposure”<br />
We pride ourselves on our diverse faculty, recruited from all over the<br />
United States. The line-up consists of a variety of seasoned<br />
governemnt officials, corporate executives, consultants, practitioners,<br />
and academics. These individuals bring a broad range of experience<br />
and knowledge to our Economic & Career Summit.<br />
This is a two day summit that focuses on:<br />
· Educating small business owners on how to become business<br />
ready<br />
· Training corporate employees on how to leverage one’s skills to<br />
climb the corporate ladder<br />
· Developing mentorships with those under and over 40 in<br />
preparation to pass the torch<br />
· Informing everyone about the latest public policy issues facing<br />
small business owners<br />
· Presenting innovative business solutions to help your business or<br />
organziaton operate more effectivly and efficiently<br />
· Leverage new contract opportunities for your business to take<br />
advantage of<br />
· Career placement and one-on-one coaching to help connect those<br />
organizations seeking to diversify their workforce.<br />
Who should attend the<br />
Summit?<br />
This event is designed for those with a<br />
strong interest in growing their organizations<br />
and professionals looking to advance<br />
their careers.<br />
The curriculum offers a broad range of<br />
courses, from how to start a small business<br />
to underutilized national programs<br />
on acces to capital.<br />
Specifically, this event is the ideal source<br />
of professional development and training<br />
for individuals on the following career<br />
paths:<br />
- Entry level positions<br />
- The “C-Suite” and Executive Staff<br />
- Board Members<br />
- Administrative Officers<br />
- Human Resource Managers<br />
- Finance Managers/Directors<br />
- Program Managers/Directors<br />
- Technology Officers/Managers<br />
- Marketing Managers/Directors<br />
- Development Officers/Managers<br />
- Communications Officers/Managers<br />
Sample Summit Agena<br />
DAY ONE<br />
8:00 am On-site Registration<br />
8:30 am Welcome from the President<br />
9:00 am Morning Motivation<br />
9:30 am Classes<br />
12:00 noon Luncheon & Expo<br />
2:30 pm Classes<br />
5:30 pm Reception<br />
DAY TWO<br />
8:00 am Expo & Job Fair featuring:<br />
career placement; resume<br />
proofing; mock interviews;<br />
Raffles; <strong>Black</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> Live<br />
TV; “Mob our Members”<br />
continuing education, life<br />
coaching & professional<br />
headshots; and a “high noon<br />
fashion show”<br />
5:00 pm Expo Closes<br />
6:00 pm Live Concert & Reception