BUSINESS / CAREER MANAGEMENT

7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

7:30 AM – 9:30AM
ECONOMIC SUMMIT BREAKFAST
DIVERSITY & ADVERTISING: WHY HAS IT TAKEN SO LONG?

*This breakfast will discuss topics related to advertising and diversity.

10:00 AM
PRESS CONFERENCE
Focus: Pension funds and lack of participation in corporate, private & institutional pension funds and equal access to the advertising business.

Morning Sessions

10:00AM – 12:00PM
THE WORLD OF TOYOTA
Advertising
Event Management
Legal
Financial Services

10:00AM – 12:00PM
PROCUREMENT SESSION:
One-hour roundtable discussion of opportunities in each prospective company. Immediately following will be a one-hour breakout session for more detailed procurement information.

10:00AM – 12:00PM
THE WORLD OF PEPSI
Advertising
Event Management
Legal
Financial Services
10:00AM – 12:00PM

10:30AM – 12:00PM
SESSION I:
SESSION I: SECURING PENSION FUND BUSINESS: NAVIGATING THE WORLD OF CONSULTANTS:
What is the role of the pension consultant? Beyond, being included in their database for potential future business opportunities, how should you market yourself and/or your firm’s services? How can you help them to market you? How should you market yourself to the client? Are opportunities increasing? Outlook for 2007?

Moderator: Jim Casselberry, formerly w/Ennis Knupp

10:30AM – 12:00PM
SESSION II:
SESSION II: FINANCING BUSINESS DEALS: BUSINESS CASE STRATEGIES FOR ALTERNATIVE FINANCING SOURCES
Venture capital and angel investors were considered to be an alternative source of funding however, in today’s business environment these tend to be the primary funding source for new and mature businesses.  How do we actively market the financial power of the minority investment community?

Moderator: James Mitchell, Jr., CIO, GE Asset Management
Panelists: Jarvis V. Hollingsworth – Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Texas Teacher’s Retirement System
Dan Slack, State of Illinois University Retirement System

10:30AM – 12:00PM
HBCU DEAN’S ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

12:00PM – 6:00PM
WALL STREET PROJECT/NEW YORK TIMES JOB MARKET CAREER OPPORTUNITY AND DEVELOPMENT EXPO
Resume Makeover, Expert Review by 5:00 O’clock Club

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
EQUITY AND PARITY LUNCHEON
Keynote Speaker: *Barak Obama

Afternoon Sessions

3:30PM – 5:00 PM
PUBLIC PENSION FUND OPPORTUNITIES

3:30PM – 5:00 PM
PROCUREMENT SESSION NAVAL BUSINESS RECRUITMENT

3:30PM – 5:00 PM
SESSION I:
AT&T DEAL MAKING SESSION
By Invitation Only.

3:30PM – 5:00 PM
SESSION II:
ACCESS TO CAPITAL: A CALL TO ACTION ON PREDATORY PRACTICES-
From HS, to PH’D, from low income to high income, there is a phenomenon floating that has consumers profiled based on their credit scores and criminal history. This session will cover, Credit Worthiness (History, Score, Restoration, Maintaining) and why this is a concern.

3:30PM – 5:00 PM
SESSION III:
CORPORATE TRANSACTIONS/PENSION OPPORTUNITIES
Who determines what managers are selected?  Board of Trustees, Executive Directors others?  It varies by plan.  Some states only look to managers for alternative investments, what states are those?  What are the secrets to being selected to make a presentation?  What process must you follow in order to win the business?  How does this process vary across asset classes? Is partnering with a majority firm easier? How do they interact with their consultants? Outlook for 2007?

Panelist: Jarvis V. Hollingsworth, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Texas TRS

6:30PM – 9:00PM

WELCOMING RECEPTION
Wall Street Project Salutes Black Enterprise’s 75 Most Influential Blacks on Wall Street.

Venue: Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers

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CHURCH, YOUTH AND THE SMALL BUSINESS INSTITUTE

7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
THE BEST PRACTICES FOR BUILDING AND BORROWING:
One Thousand Churches Connected Clergy, Corporate and Community Breakfast
“Raising the Bar:  Strategies for Revitalizing and Elevating Communities for Economic Empowerment through a Renewed Vision and Commitment to its Resources”
This Luncheon will spotlight church, community and civic leaders that are “raising the bar” in their economic empowerment and neighborhood/community development crusades through collective bargaining, forming viable partnerships with funding and financing institutions, financial education with a focus on family and individual savings, homeownership, investments and insurance; vocation and entrepreneurship training. This session will discuss the church being some of the largest landowners and what opportunities there are for economic development for our communities.

Morning Sessions

10:00AM – 12:00PM
SESSION V: CREATING RESPONSIBLE IMAGES IN THE MEDIA
                                               
Panelists: Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rainbow PUSH
                 Pete Chatmon, President & CEO, Double 7 Film

10:00AM – 1:00PM
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS CAMP
This exciting workshop will equip youth with the tools they need to start, manage and market their very own business and to become entrepreneurs. The students will learn how to develop a feasible business concept, assess their marketable skills, create a business plan, and apply for venture capitol and marketing. Each student will be challenged with creating a sustainable business; one that invests a portion of their profits into their community.

Instructor:: Endura Govan, Executive Director, International Business Kids.

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
SMALL BUSINESS INSTITUTE LUNCHEON
EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINORITIES IN URBAN BUILDING & DEVELOPMENT

Afternoon Sessions

1:00PM – 5:00PM
THE BULL & BEAR INVESTMENT CAMP
This session, designed for youth, will discuss learning how to budget, save and invest in stocks, bonds and mutual funds and more.

Instructor:Douglas W. Coe, President, Moody Reid Investors

3:30PM – 5:00 PM
SESSION I: FOCUS ON AFRICA: INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN AFRICA -
According to a 2006 World Bank report, Africa has moved from the bottom to the middle of the pack among world regions in implementing changes that makes it easier to start and run a business. Some African countries were ranked among the top ten reforming countries, which include France, Chain and Mexico. This shows the growing investment opportunities in Africa especially as the India, China and the United States competes for new emerging markets.   

Panelists: Rosa Whitaker, President & CEO, The Whitaker Group
Andrew M. Daraja, Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania
Ali Aujali, Ambassador, Embassy of Libya

3:30PM – 5:00 PM
TOYOTA DEALERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

3:30PM – 5:00 PM
SESSION II: MOVIN’ ON UP: WHO’S GOT NEXT? 
This session will advocate the importance of “strategic connectivity”. This principal encourages owners of small businesses, corporate executives and other professionals to recognize the power of working together. This seminar will highlight ways in which young professionals can begin the process of discovering successful minority-owned businesses, critical relationship building and solidifying networks which ultimately increases our economic strength.

Sponsored by: IMPACT

3:30PM – 5:00 PM
SESSION III:  RAINBOW SPORTS SESSION

3:30PM – 5:00 PM
SESSION IV: MEDIA OWNERSHIP SESSION
The workshop will convene FCC Commissioners, members of Congress, and industry experts to discuss the affects of media consolidation on the industry, business owners, and communities of color.  In short, too few, own too much, at the expense of too many.

3:30PM – 5:00 PM
SESSION IV:  THE FUTURE FOR MINORITY OWNED BROKER DEALERS IN CORPORATE UNDERWRITINGS: SHOULD WE BE CONCERNED?

3:00PM – 4:30PM
SESSION III: ESTABLISHING PUBLIC POLICY MINISTRIES
This workshop will examine methods by which the church can develop or enhance a public policy ministry that will encourage an on-going civic awareness dialogue among congregants.  The focus here is on education that fosters analysis, discussion, and innovative approaches to problem solving; the goal is shaping informed citizens and leaders that recognize the correlation between civics/public policy and the growth of the church and its community.

6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
HIP-HOP ENTERTAINMENT SHOWCASE

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7:00AM – 7:00PM
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

8:00AM – 6:30PM
THE SMALL BUSINESS INSTITUTE
Growth Strategies for Entrepreneurs: An Owner-to-Owner Dialogue
A One-day Seminar in New York City, 8:00 – 6:30 p.m.

8:00AM – 9:00 AM
SESSION 1: FINANCING YOUR EXPANSION: ACCESS TO CAPITAL
This session will discuss resources for financing, includes banks, credit cards as well as alternative sources such as, venture capital, loan applications, capital for business, real estate purchase, and equipment purchases. With fast approval, low interest rates, easy application, dealing with bad credit issues.

9:00AM – 10:00AM
SESSION 2: ORGANIC GROWTH THROUGH MARKETING & PROMOTION – This panel will discuss what your stretch goals are and expanding your products/services through optimal channels like, advertising, PR, print, TV.

10:00AM – 10:30AM
BREAK

10:30AM – 11:30AM
SESSION 3: "WHY SMALL BUSINESSES MUST INVEST IN TECHNOLOGY?
This session will discuss knowing what technology you need and why technology is an investment not an expense, and show you how your business can use technology to be more efficient and improve level of support to your clients.

11:30AM – 12:30PM
SESSION 4: STRATEGIC GROWTH: ACQUISITIONS, JOINT VENTURES AND ALLIANCES –
This session will discuss evaluating your options determining pros and cons for each strategic option.

12:30PM – 2:30PM 
LUNCH
EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINORITIES IN URBAN BUILDING & DEVELOPMENT
                                                                       
2:45PM – 5:00PM  
BREAKOUT SESSIONS 1 – 5
               
SET ASIDES: How to Win Government Contracts: How to become eligible – SBA sets aside 5% of all procurement contracts for small businesses owned by “socially and economically disadvantaged” – includes AA, Hispanics, Native Americans, etc.

EMPLOYEE ISSUES: Recruiting and retaining employees; productivity, HR issues; Health insurance/life insurance – helping find optimal coverage for smaller companies.
Suggested Moderator: Willie Carrington, Carrington & Carrington
Suggested Panelists: Pat Welcome, Pinkney Perry         
                                               
MARKETING WORKSHOP: Meet a guru; example: dialogue with Byron Lewis, Founder, UWG

MEET A BANKER:  Dialogue with a financial specialist
Representative from Bank of America
Representative from Citigroup
Representative from JP Morgan Chase
Representative from Commerce Bank
Representative from OCC

TECHNOLOGY ROUNDTABLE: Leading edge products and services for small businesses.

5:00PM – 5:30PM                
CLOSING REMARKS: Reverend Jesse Jackson

5:30PM – 6:30PM 
NETWORKING/COCKTAILS

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Morning Sessions
               
11:00AM – 3:00PM 
HEALTH SCREENING, EDUCATION AND PREVENTION
He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything.
 --Arabian Proverb

During this session health care and service providers, sponsors, partners and supporters send their representatives to meet conference delegates, exhibit resource materials, perform screenings and share innovative developments in their respective areas: Health Focus:  Health Coverage; Medicare D; HIV AIDS; Breast, Ovarian,  and Colon Cancer; Heart Disease; Nutrition & Obesity; Depression, and Senior Care.

10:30AM – 12:00PM
THE WORLD OF SHELL OIL COMPANY
Advertising
Event Management
Legal
Financial Services

10:30AM – 12:00PM
SESSION I: USING INSURANCE TO AQUIRE WEALTH

10:30AM – 12:00PM           
SESSION I: INCLUSION 2025:
Both private and public sector organizations are under continuing pressure to improve their bottom lines. For private sector organizations this is profit and profitability; in the public sector it is the efficient delivery of services for all members of society. Diversity and inclusion can help organizations: identify and capitalize on opportunities to improve products and services; attract, retain, motivate and utilize human resources effectively; improve the quality of decision-making at all organizational levels; and reap the many benefits from being perceived as a socially conscious and progressive organization. These benefits are manifested in an improved bottom line and maximization of shareholder value. In this session, diversity officers will look at the changing external factors and determine how we will lead change to prepare our organizations to be successful in the long term.

Moderator: Bob Reed, VP Diversity & Inclusion, Cingular
Panelist: Larry Ruisi, Director, Credit Suisse
                                               
10:30AM – 12:00PM
THE WORLD OF WASTE MANAGEMENT
Advertising
Event Management
Legal
Financial Services

10:30AM – 12:00PM
SESSION II: THE BUSINESS OF HEALTHCARE: In large US Cities, African Americans support 50% of Health Systems. Although African Americans are large supporters, rarely are African American businesses enriched proportionately.  This panel composed of major players in the Health Industry will share with African Americans what they are currently doing and what their future plans are to reduce the economic gap.

10:30AM – 12:00PM           
SESSION II: THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE NEXT GENERATION’S CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS
Moderator:Gary Flowers, Executive Director, DC RPC
Panelist:Bonita Parker, COO, Rainbow PUSH

10:30AM – 12:00PM           
THE WORLD OF CITGO
Advertising
Event Management
Legal
Financial Services

*All scheduled events are subject to change

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