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December 03, 2009 |
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13th Annual Wall Street Project Economic Summit |
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“Targeted Stimulus: A Call To Equity and Parity”
JANUARY 13-15, 2010
Sheraton NY Hotel & Towers
811 7th Avenue at 53rd Street, NYC
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2010
6:00 pm-9:30 pm
Summit Registration
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2010
DAY THEME: Access to Capital, Industry, Technology, and Youth
7:00 am-7:00 pm
Summit Registration
7:30AM-9:30AM
ACCESS TO CAPITAL BREAKFAST
MODERATOR: Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., Founder and President, Rainbow PUSH Coalition
SPEAKERS:
Christine Quinn, Speaker- New York City Council, Larry Seabrook, New York city Councilmen; Robert Jackson; New York City Council members; Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez, Congresswoman Maxine Waters
HONOREE(s):
L. Londell McMillan, Dewey & LeBoeuf
PRESS CONFERENCE
Morning Sessions
10:00 am-12:00 pm
SESSION I - Stimulus: Watering the Roots- the plan for jobs, business development and community
Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Commerce. Small Business Administration (SBA), Joint Center for Economic Studies – National Urban League (NUL), Congresswoman Maxine Waters
Speakers: Jonathan Adelstein, Administrator, USDA; Lawrence Strickling, Administrator, U.S. Department of Commerce/NTIA; Michael J. Garner, Chief Diversity Officer; MTA
10:00 am-3:00 pm
YOUTH SEMINAR
10:00 AM-1:30PM
America's Next Success Story
As a prominent global company, McDonald’s has a unique insight into where the job market is headed and what it takes to keep up. Being a competitive candidate in the job market starts with the development of these four basic and applied skills. McDonald’s developed the “Are You America’s Next Success Story” workshop to raise awareness among young people of the importance of honing these skills.
The workshop will open with an educational Improvised Comedy Show featuring our three Comedy Coaches and the musical styling of the infamous DJ Jem. The interactive workshop calls for multiple volunteers from the audience to play and perform on stage. Our head Comedy Coach will guide the games with lessons about their purpose and implication in the workplace.
Through the use of improvised comedy, audience participation, and laughter, the McDonald’s “Are you America’s Next Success Story?” workshop teaches fun and effective methods to develop the skill sets that matter most in the workplace!
SPONSOR: McDonalds
1:30PM-3:00PM
Do You, but Do the Right Thing!
This engaging workshop is designed to enlighten students on the choices they make regarding bullying, harassment and dating. Multiple intelligence tools will be utilized with participants via songs, poems and case studies to open up an honest dialog regarding everyday social experiences students are facing.
SPONSOR(S): Verizon Wireless
10:00AM-4:00PM
SMALL BUSINESS INSTITUTE
A full day advanced technical assistance forum for small businesses seeking accelerated growth, optimization of business plans, and business process improvement.
Confirmed Faculty; Emmett T. Vaughn, MBA-Director Diverse Business Empowerment, Exelon Corporation, Chicago, IL.; Michael Horsey, CPA-Partner Mitchell & Titus Certified Public Accountants, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago; David E. Malone, MBA/CPM-Senior Director of Procurement, US Cellular Corporation, Chicago, IL.; Peter Speaks-Deputy Governor/Office of Minority Business, State of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, PA.; Harold Epps MBA-President & CEO, PRWT Inc. 2009 Black Enterprise Corporation of the Year, Camden, NJ.; Michael Anguiano MBA-President & Chairman CVM Solutions Consulting, Oak Brook Terrace, IL.; Sheila Hill-President Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council, Chicago, IL.; Lynda Ireland-President Minority Supplier Development Council of New York/New Jersey.
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
HIGHER LEARNING INSTITUTION MEETING.
•10:00 am-12:00 pm - The State of the HBCUs: A review of the current economic crisis and the need for a Targeted Stimulus Package II
•3:00 pm-5:00 pm Real Solutions for sustaining the HBCUs and its students.
12:00 pm-6:00 pm
WALL STREET PROJECT CAREER, BUSINESS AND HEALTH EXPO
12:30 pm-2:30 pm
ECONOMIC AGENDA LUNCHEON
MODERATOR: Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., Founder and President, Rainbow PUSH Coalition
SPEAKERS: SBA, NUL, Joint Center for Economic Studies, Dept of Commerce, Toyota, Citi., & Congresswoman Yvette Clark
Dias Gues(s): City Council members; Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez; Congressman Edolphus Towns
Afternoon Sessions
3:00 pm-5:00 pm
SESSION I – Social Media Revolution: Building Credibility, Raising Visibility and Growing Profits
Moderator: T. C. Coleman, Esq, Upward Action
Panelists: Lethia Owens, Lethia Owens International, David Bullock, David Bullock Business Solutions; Andrew Morrison, CEO of Small Business Camp
SESSION II- Go Green – Public Policy and Investment
The debate on whether or not to address climate change is over. Currently, Congress is addressing it by writing broad, sweepint energy and climate policy. While consumer groups are more focused on energy efficiency and companies are undertaking a variety of efforts to reduce their carbon emissions, there is still a need for focused discussions on how best to address consumer concerns related to higher energy prices, new job opportunities and impact on local economies.
During this session, we will hear from a high level panel consisting of consumer groups and industry experts as they highlight the programs and efforts they have made to increase efficiency, reduce energy bills, create new green jobs and procure renewable energy. They will offer their thoughts on the pending climate legislation and discuss its impact on different regions of the country and across socio-economic levels.
Panelists: Hilda Pinnix-Ragland, Vice President, Progress Energy; Rev. Charles Steele, Director, Working People for Fair Energy; Warner Williams, Vice President, Gulf of Mexico Business Unit, Chevron
3:30PM-5:30PM
SESSION III- The Key Linkages between Diversity & Inclusion and Leadership
Moderator: Pat Harris, Global Chief Diversity Officer, McDonald's Corporation
Panelist: Damayanti Vasudevan, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion RR Donnelley; Ana Duarte-McCarthy, Chief Diversity Officer, Citi
6:30 pm-8:30 pm
OPENING RECEPTION
THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2010
DAY THEME: LABOR, THE CHURCH, THE SUBPRIME MORTGAGE AND CRISIS
7:00 am-7:00 pm
SUMMIT REGISTRATION
7:30 am-9:30 am
LABOR BREAKFAST
Labor, Pensions and Opportunities: America’s 21st century great Labor Union debate – redefining an American ideal.
SPEAKERS: Andrew M. Cuomo, New York State Attorney General; New York City Transit; New Jersey Transit Union; UFT, AFL CIO, NLRA, SEIU
Morning Sessions
10:00 am-10:30 am
PRESS CONFERENCE
10:00 am-12:00 pm
SESSION I-The Black Consumer Equity Project: Connecting the Trade Deficit with Black Consumers
The session will look at a new multi-industry initiative to address the disparity between Black America and Corporate America. Using the automotive industry as an example, the discussion will inform attendees about how many billions of dollars are spent with each carmaker, and how much those companies return to communities in the form of advertising support for black media and minority supplier procurement commitments. Panelists will offer insights into how the trade imbalance between consumers and companies can be negotiated for a more equitable partnership
Moderator: Ken Smikle, Publisher, The Buying Power of Black America
10:00 am-12:00 pm
SESSION II - "The Art of the Deal: Growing your company through mergers, acquisitions, strategic alliances, and joint ventures."
Working with an interactive business model, our panel of experts will address a variety of issues including the "how to" of structuring a merger or acquisition, including financing the deal using debit or equity; structuring a joint venture relationship; going public, and maintaining MWBE status while attracting private equity or going public.
Moderator: Richard Levychin, CPA, Partner, KBL, LLP
Panelists: Rick Morris, Esq., Partner, Herrick, Feinstein LLP; John Rogers, Esq. Partner, Herrick, Feinstein LLP; and Michael Pollack, CPA, Partner, KBL, LLP
10:00 am-12:00 pm
SESSION III- U.S. Free Trade and Other Preferential Duty Treatment Agreements – How Can They Benefit Your Business? An introduction to global preferential trade agreements and the money saving benefits to importers. NAFTA? GSP? CBPTA? AGOA? Ever see these trade acronyms and wonder what they mean from a practical business perspective? Do you sell products made overseas? Thinking about starting up an import business? Come learn about what these preferential trade programs can offer and how your business can benefit from them.
Moderator: Deanna D. Clark Esq, Shayne Law Group, P.C.
10:00 am-12:00 pm
SESSION IV- New York State Minority Inclusion Program
12:30PM-2:30PM
ONE THOUSAND CHURCHES CONNECTED (OTCC) MINISTERS’ LUNCHEON
The Church, heart of America, moving past crossroads and roadblocks to fulfill its legacy of diversity, strength and rudimentary insistence that it must be relevant and responsive to the lives and circumstances of the people it is charged to serve. Emerging is a revitalized and savvy Church that is saving souls and redeeming the family through its collective civic, social and financial re-investments in urban and rural communities in America and throughout the world.
The One Thousand Churches Connected Ministers’ Luncheon of the 13th Annual Wall Street Project Economic Summit will celebrate a dynamic year of progress and accomplishment for the Church. Focusing on the continued urgent necessity to stem the tide of foreclosures, and engage churches in establishing home foreclosure prevention ministries. The Luncheon will also emphasize best practices for economic empowerment through education and collective approaches to community stability and growth.
MODERATOR: Rev. Dr. Stephen J. Thurston, Pastor-New Covenant MBC-Chicago, IL
INTRO OF Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.; Rev. Dr. Freddie D. Haynes, Pastor Friendship West BC-Dallas, TX
SPEAKERS: Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., Founder and President, Rainbow PUSH Coalition; Secretary Tom Vilsack, Secretary USDA; Honorable David Patterson, Governor, State of New York
DIAS GUESTS:
Rev. Dr. Grainger Browning, Ebenezer A.M.E. Church, MD; Rev. Christopher Bullock, Canaan BC, DE; Rev. Dr. James Herbert Cooper, Rector, Trinity Church, NY; Rabbi March Schneier, The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding, NY
HONOREE(s): Honorable David Patterson, Governor, State of New York
Afternoon Sessions
3:00PM-5:30PM
INTERNATIONAL PLENARY SESSION - Global Trade Policy During a Global Recession
This event will provide the speakers with a unique opportunity to outline their trade policies as the U.S. and its trading partners are adjusting their policies to cope with the global recession. Both national and international speakers from their respective corporations and/or governments will share their approach on free, fair and open trade, and the security of their companies and workers during such a challenging time.
Panelists: Ron Kirk, United States Trade Representative; Carlos Pascual, United States Ambassador to Mexico
6:30PM-7:30PM
13TH ANNUAL VIP RECEPTION
Sheraton NY Hotel & Towers, NYC
7:30 pm-10:30 pm
13TH GALA FUNDRAISER RECEPTION
Sheraton NY Hotel & Towers, NYC
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2010
DAY THEME: Women’s Leadership/Dr. King's Birthday
10:00 am-12:00 pm
SESSION I - The Business Case for Building a Critical Mass of Women on Wall Street and Beyond
The global financial crisis begs the question: What if? Many experts are asking if the current situation would look the same if there had been more women in charge of investment decision-making and oversight.
Moderator: Linda Basch, President of the National Council for Research on Women
Panelist(s): Michelle Leder, Founder & Editor, footnoted.org; Donna Sims-Wilson (confirmed),
President, M.R. Beal & Company; Catherine Banat, Owner, C3Capital
SESSION II – Women and Sports (Sports Session)
12:30PM-2:30PM
WOMEN AND WEALTH LUNCHEON AND WORKING PLENARY
The Strength and Stability of our Future--we honor women for their achievements, service and commitment to family, community, business and the nation.
Plenary: Women & Wealth will discuss how to build wealth and protect our existing assets during this tumultuous time. Current financial times are forcing women to take stock of their economic portfolios, no matter how large or small. Taking stock of your own financial situation requires the discipline to save money and the skills to reduce debt. The panel will address the current trends in the financial sector while showing participants how to take advantage of their personal strengths to transcend the 2009 recession.
Invited SPEAKERS: Ursula Burns – Xerox, Indra Nooji – Pepsi, Alexis Herman—Boards of Toyota, Coke and Dell
PANELISTS: Linda Descano, CFA, President & COO, Women & Co., Raluca Qwai, Sun Trust Bank, Rhonda Mims-ING, Maya Smart- Heart & Soul, Wendy Edwards-New York Life
HONOREES: Cynthia Cooper-Dyke, Four-Time WNBA Champion; Rhonda Mims, ING Foundation; Sabrina Lamb, World of Money; Adrienne Trimble-Toyota; Kamala Harris – D.A. San Francisco; Robin Roberts- ABC; Minyon Moore-Dewey Square; Eartherin Cousin- Special Ambassador (Rome)
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