12:00PM – 6:00PM
WALL STREET PROJECT/NEW YORK TIMES DIVERSITY CAREER OPPORTUNITY AND DEVELOPMENT EXPO Click Here

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
MEDIA AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS LUNCHEON
MINORITY OWNERSHIP OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA PROPERTIES

This luncheon will convene FCC Commissioners and industry experts to discuss how to increase ownership by minorities of telecommunications and media properties. In short, the current state of ownership in this country is not at all representative of the people that make up America.

Proposed Keynote: Chairman Kevin J. Martin, FCC Chairman
Proposed Speakers: Michael J. Copps, Commissioner
Jonathan S. Adelstein Commissioner
Deborah Taylor Tate Commissioner
Robert M. McDowell Commissioner
Proposed Invitees:
Proposed Honorees:

Afternoon Sessions

3:30PM – 5:30 PM SESSION I
TELECOMMUNICATIONS CEO ROUNDTABLE (By Invitation Only)

Proposed Moderator: Rev. Dr. David Jefferson, Sr., ESQ, President & CEO, JNET Communications

Proposed Panelists: Verizon, Representative

AT&T, Representative
Comcast, Representative
ALTELL, Representative
Sprint, Representative
Virgin Mobile, Representative
Quest, Representative
Cincinnati Bell, Representative

3:30PM – 5:30 PM SESSION II
ENDOWMENT/FOUNDATIONS, TAFT-HARLEY PLAN,
MEGA CHURCH and HBCUS (FUNDS TO BE INVESTED/MANAGED)

This session will discuss trends and opportunities for minorities, direct investments vs. fund to funds and the various ways to win business from some of the industries largest pension fund managers.

Proposed Moderator:
Proposed Panelists: Dorien Nunez, President & CIO, Ommny, LLC

3:30PM – 5:00 PM SESSION III
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS ATHLETES-INVESTMENT AND ASSET MANAGEMENT
Opportunities for Minority Advisors.

3:30PM – 5:00 PM SESSION IV
INTERNAL ADVOCATES FOR INCLUSION
A PANEL DISCUSSION OF CORPORATE DIVERSITY EXECUTIVES

Proposed Moderator: Yolanda Conyers, Vice President Cultural Integration and Diversity, Lenovo
Denise Singleton, Vice President, MetLife Office of Diversity
Proposed Panelists: Carlton Yearwood, Waste Management
Credit Suisse Representative
General Electric Representative
Verizon Representative
Desiree Dancy, The New York Times

3:30PM – 5:00 PM SESSION V
GENERAL PROCUREMENT SESSION

Current procurement strategies in corporate America are to reduce the number of suppliers. What are the implications for small minority and women owned business? What should these businesses be thinking about or doing to better position them? How can corporate America (chief procurement officers) educate small businesses and share issues? How do small businesses become strategic partners? How can minority owned business reposition themselves beyond being viewed as a set aside?

Proposed Moderator:
Proposed Panelists: Roy Anderson, Vice President, MetLife Global Procurement
Deloris Johnson, Citi
Tamika Eubanks, Bank of America
NYCMTA Representative
Federal Reserve Representative
Harvey Butler, JPMorgan Chase

6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
WELCOME RECEPTION

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2008

Day Focus:
Day Theme: THE CHURCH; YOUTH; AND THE SMALL BUSINESS

7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
ONE THOUSAND CHURCHES CONNECTED BREAKFAST: MORTGAGE TSUNAMI

The One Thousand Churches Connected Breakfast will convene a discussion on the myths and facts about predatory lending as it relates to church and community. Sub-prime loan, adjustable rate mortgages and other predatory lending practices are projected to result in more than 2 million foreclosures over the next few years. This session will 1) focus on strategies and action plans that will insure the growth, transformation and renewal of the Church and community through and beyond the challenging times experts predict, and 2) discuss collective banking, bargaining, negotiating, building and public policy initiative best practices as a viable approach to church and community economic development. [Following the OTCC Breakfast, ministers will proceed to Session I or Session II for in-depth, inter-active breakout sessions focusing on collective bargaining, banking and public policy ministries]

Proposed Keynote: Dr. James A. Forbes, The Riverside Church of New York, Senior Pastor, Retired
Proposed Speakers: A. R. Bernard, Senior Pastor, Christian Cultural Center, Brooklyn, NY
Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., Founder & President, RPC
Proposed Invitees: Jonathan L. Weaver, Greater Mt. Nebo A.M.E. Church, Bowie, MD
Rev. Floyd Flake, The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York
Rev. Calvin McKinney, Calvary Baptist Church of North Jersey at Garfield
Valerie Daniels-Carter, President & CEO, V&J Holding Companies, Inc.
John Taylor, NCRC
Proposed Honorees: Rev. Dr. Gardner Taylor

Morning Sessions

10:00AM – 1:00PM
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS CAMP (By Registration Only – Ages 14-19)

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 (CONFIRMED)

11:00AM – 12:30PM SESSION I
INTER-ACTIVE BREAK-OUT SESSIONS

In this in-depth inter-active session, our Speakers share their documented successes, challenges and opportunities in their church and community’s collective approach, strategies and action plans for growth and empowerment. The areas of focus:
Collective Banking (Borrowing and Investments – to include a perspective on the present US mortgage concern)
Collective Building and Development
Collective Empowerment (education, training…utilizing all of the resources of the church and community including its impact via public policy approaches)
Proposed Moderator: Jonathan L. Weaver, Greater Mt. Nebo A.M.E. Church, Bowie, MD
Proposed Speakers: Rev. Floyd Flake, The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York
Rev. Calvin McKinney, Calvary Baptist Church of North Jersey at Garfield
State Senator Rev. James T. Meeks, Salem Baptist Church, Chicago, IL
Rev. Charles Jenkins, PUSH Board Chair

11:00AM – 12:30PM SESSION II
THE RAINBOW PUSH PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE: A RELEVANT APPROACH TO THE GROWTH, STRENGTH AND STABILITY OF THE CHURCH AND COMMUNITY

This session examines methods by which the church can develop or enhance their public policy ministry that will encourage on-going civil awareness dialogue and action among congregants and community. The focus is on education that fosters analysis, discussions, 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.

Proposed Speakers: Gary Flowers, Black Leadership Forum
Rev. Herbert Daughtry, House of the Lord Churches
Dr. Clyde Anderson, CEO, United Methodist City Society
Rev. Dr. Luonne Rouse, Metropolitan Community UMC, Senior Pastor
Rev. Dr. Greg Livingston, Nat’l Field Director, RPC

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
ECONOMIC AGENDA AWARDS LUNCHEON

Is there a future for minority investment professionals in corporate, private equity and initial public offerings?

Proposed Keynote: Senator Hillary Clinton, Presidential Candidate (D-NY)
Senator Barack Obama, Presidential Candidate (D-IL)
Proposed Speakers: Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-NY)
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA)
Proposed Invitees: Charles Prince, Chairman and CEO, Citi,
Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO,
John J.Mack, Chairman and CEO,
Lloyd Blankfein, Chairman and CEO,
Richard S. Fuld, Chairman and CEO, Lehman Brothers
E. Stanley O’Neal, Chairman, CEO, and COO, Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc.
Proposed Honorees: Mr. Robert Friedman, Blackstone

Afternoon Sessions

1:00PM – 5:00PM
THE BULL & BEAR INVESTMENT CAMP (By Registration Only – Ages 14-19)

This session, designed for youth, will discuss learning how to budget, save and invest in stocks, bonds and mutual funds and more.

Instructor: Douglas Coe, Moody Reid Financial Services (CONFIRMED)

3:30PM – 5:00 PM SESSION I
A NEW CALL TO ACTION: REVERSING THE EFFECTS OF PREDATORY PRACTICES
In light of the recent manifestations of the sub-prime lending industry and its affect on the nation’s working class, this session will cover Credit (Worthiness) and strategies for Debt reduction…

Proposed Moderator: John Taylor, NCRC
Proposed Panelists:

3:30PM – 5:00 PM SESSION II
MEDIA AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICY

Discussions on the current state of media and telecommunications policy and its impact on civic engagement and community, specifically focusing on women, children, and minorities. The discussion will consider how to ensure that democratic concerns are a priority in media and telecommunications policy, and how to promote valued civic and cultural principles in a coarse consumer environment. An important topic of discussion will be the Digital TV transition and the adequacy of federal and private sector initiatives to ensure that low income, minority and rural Americans whom are reliant on over the air broadcasting will not be left behind when the analog stations sign off in February, 2009.

Proposed Moderator:
Proposed Panelists:

3:30PM – 5:00 PM SESSION III
INTERNATIONAL AND FOREIGN POLICY

Proposed Moderator:
Proposed Panelists:

3:30PM – 5:00 PM SESSION IV
THE VALUE OF MARKETING TO ETHNIC MARKETS

With a staggering $761 billion (after tax, disposable income) in annual spending power, projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2010, the African American market segment is one of the most visible, fastest growing, moist influential & yet most undervalued by consumer group marketers.

Proposed Moderator: Pepper Miller, Author, What’s Black About It?
Proposed Panelists:

3:30PM – 5:00 PM SESSION V
TRANSITIONING FROM HIP HOP TO WALL STREET

If you are in Hip Hop, how do you take it to the next level? Do you focus on branding, marketing, writing, producing, recording, designing or collaboration? Are you ready to make the transition? This session will bring together business leaders and professionals in the Hip Hop Industry to address, recognize and connect to issues stifling businesses in the Hip Hop community.

Proposed Moderator: Cornell West
Michael Eric Dyson
Proposed Panelists: Londell McMillan, Attorney
Ludacris, Hip Hop Artist
Mos Def, Spoken Word Artist

6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
THE URBAN AGENDA FOR THE HIP HOP GENERATION
TOWN HALL MEETING & RECEPTION

The Hip Hop generation generates 500 Billion dollars a year. How much of that benefits the community the artist came from and why don’t we see it? This session will address the use of Hip Hop’s collective voice and power to ensure its growth in political, social and economical structures.

Proposed Moderator: Dr. Charles L. Ogletree
George Curry
Proposed Panelists: Anthony Marshall, Host & Creative Executive, Current TV
Judge Greg Mathis, Host “Judge Mathis”
Ed Lover
Kennard Gibbs
Proposed Music By: KRS-One

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WSP SMALL BUSINESS INSTITUTE: STRATEGIES FOR GROWTH

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2008

7:30AM – 8:00AM
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

8:30AM – 9:00AM
SMALL BUSINESS INSTITUTE REGISTRATION

Name tags and binders are distributed

Morning Sessions

9:00AM – 10:00AM
WHO ARE YOU? A SELF-INVENTORY

Do you really have what it takes to become an entrepreneur? Let’s explore the mindset of a small business owner. How do you deal with setbacks and handle risks? This will be your chance to gain a better understanding of your strengths and weaknesses. There will be a focus on building a team that can compensate for your knowledge or experience gap.

10:00AM – 11:00AM
DISCOVERING THE RIGHT BUSINESS IDEAS: WHAT'S HOT?

Great business ideas are all around you. Do you know where to look? This session will help you to see how you can make money right here in your own backyard. Long lines, poor service and customer dissatisfaction are all indicators of business problems that can represent increased profits for your firm.

11:00AM – 12:00AM
SELECTING A BUSINESS MODEL, STRATEGY AND TACTICS

Learn how to define and test your business model. If your business idea can not work on paper then it will not work in the real world. We will examine successful business models and determine the strategy and tactics that made them so profitable. You will leave with a solid understanding of how to effectively model your business. Learn how important it is to have a cost-effective method to reach your market before you focus on improving your product or service.

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
LUNCH (With General Conference Group)
ECONOMIC AGENDA AWARDS LUNCHEON

Is there a future for minority investment professionals in corporate, private equity and initial public offerings?

Afternoon Sessions

3:00PM – 4:00PM
DEVELOPING A SALES PROPOSAL

Nothing happens in your business until something is sold. We will write a sales proposal that you can immediately begin showing to potential customers. Testimonials and a compelling offer will be critical to your long-term success.

4:00PM – 5:00PM
SELLING ONLINE

The internet can transform any small business into a global player. Learn how to create a website and generate traffic to your site. Begin using Paypal.com and Ebay.com to reach more people and process your financial transactions. You will start by using the 61 power words to boost your response rates.

5:00PM – 6:00PM
BUILDING A TEAM

You are only as good as your team. Who needs to be on your team? What should be their skills and responsibilities? How do you screen and select team members? We will draft a document to recruit potential team members. Also learn how to run meetings and keep your team motivated.

6:00PM – 7:00PM

MANAGING YOUR TIME
All the concepts learned during this 2-day session will be wasted if you don’t learn how to manage your time more effectively. Participants will come to appreciate a concept called, “Focus Days.” This system encourages you to create one-hour blocks of time where you focus all of your attention on one activity.

7:00PM – 7:30PM
GRADUATION CEREMONY

Distribute certificates and enjoy a group visualization exercise. Instruct attendees to complete the evaluation forms.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2008

Day Focus: LABOR / HEALTH
Day Theme: THE BUSINESS OF LABOR

7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

7:30 AM – 9:30AM
LABOR BREAKFAST
Focus: Mortgages, Pensions & The Election

Corporations are declaring banckruptcy at alarming rates. As they recognize, they are putting hard earnes employees’ pension funds -from coal miners to steel workers, from airlines and auto workers- at risk. A pension fund crisis is emerging, threatening to turn the dream of retirement into a new American nightmare. What can be done to prevent corporations from turning their backs on retired and retiring workers, and to secure employee pensions in the next era?

Proposed:
Keynote Speaker: Andy Stern, President, Service Employees International Union
Proposed Panelists: Bill Lucy AFSCME
Proposed Invitees: 1199
AFL-CIO
IWW

Morning Sessions

10:00AM – 12:00PM SESSION I
TAKING HER PLACE AT THE LEADERSHIP TABLE: CHANGING THE GAME

Women Leaders have traditionally had to navigate a complex labyrinth of challenges, including vestiges of prejudice, issues of leadership style, life family and family responsibilities. It is no wonder that many women leaders feel they are caught in a game where winning is only remotely possibility. The long term legacy of this losing game has led to a pronounced lack of women in positions of power and authority. Recent research indicates that in the Fortune 500 companies only 15% of the Boards, six % of senior managers, and merely two percent of the CEOs are women. With a looming talent shortage, especially in the area of leadership, it is time to change the game. And now the ball is in the women’s court since by some calculations the “Women’s Economy” is the third largest in the world. Our panelists will discuss the implications and how are women using this power to achieve corporate, social, political goals.

Proposed Moderator: Dr. Glenda Glover, Jackson State
Proposed Panelists: Dr. Dennis Garitan, Chair of the Department of Leadership and Human Capital Management at New York University (Confirmed)
Raquel Oden, Managing Director, UBS Financial Services Inc. (Confirmed)
Rachelle Pachtman, President, Pachtman Communications and NYC Friend of Boardroom Bound (Confirmed)
Barbara Bowles, The Kenwood Group
CK Hoffler, Gary, Williams, Parenti, Finney, Lewis, McManus, Watson, Sperando

10:00AM – 12:00PM SESSION II
NEGOTIATING THE HEALTH INDUSTRY

This session will speak to innovative approaches to “the healing of American” and the impact of HMOs, Medicare (Part D), health and hospice education and disease prevention programs.

Proposed Moderator: Joyce Larkin, VP, Public Affairs & Community Relations Ovations, A United Health
Group Co.
Proposed Panelists: Meg McCarthy, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Aetna
Thomas (Tom) Noland, Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications,
Humana Inc.
George Hulse, VP of External Affairs, HealthFirst Health Plan
Dr. Harold Wallace, Director, The Foundation for End-of-Life Care,
VITAS Hospice Charitable Fund
Dr. Therman Evans, President & CEO, Whole Life Associates

10:00AM – 12:00PM 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 2008?

Proposed Moderator:
Proposed Panelists:

10:00AM – 12:00PM SESSION IV
ENERGY POLICY SESSION

Proposed Moderator:
Proposed Panelists:

10:00AM – 12:00PM SESSION VI
THE ECONOMICS OF THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY

Proposed Moderator: Julie Cunningham, COMTO New York
Proposed Panelists: Port Authority
MTA
COMTO

6:00PM – 7:00PM
11th ANNUAL VIP RECEPTION

7:00PM – 10:00PM
11th ANNUAL GALA CELEBRATION

Suggestions: Sheraton Hotel and Towers
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Winter Garden Atrium
United Nations

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