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Join us for our Diversity & Inclusion Mastermind Summit!
June 11, 2019
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
Individual tickets: $75
Table of 8: $600
(Includes breakfast)
Table of 8: $600
(Includes breakfast)
Join us on June 11 to learn why being a diverse and inclusive organization is beneficial to your company. Learn strategies to implement innovative processes to create a team focused on diversity and inclusion. These changes will lead to stronger hires; better employee engagement; creative and innovative thinking; and ultimately a strong, growing company.
Agenda:
7:30 – Registration
8:00 – Served breakfast
8:15 – Keynote Speaker: Kevin Beckford
Why committing to a Diversity & Inclusion plan for your organization will not only bring better talent but also increase your bottom line.
9:15 – 9:30 – Break
9:30 – 10:45 – Panel discussion: Real-life experience from companies committed to Diversity & Inclusion.
Panelists:
Panelists:
John Curtis, Manager, Lease Marketing and Diversity Leader, Xerox Corporation
Jessica Millan, Financial Advisor and Diversity & Inclusion Leader, Edward Jones
Jessica Millan, Financial Advisor and Diversity & Inclusion Leader, Edward Jones
Kesha Carter, Chief Diversity Officer, CCSI
Ron Freida, Assistant Business Manager, IBEW Local 86
10:45 – 11:00 – Break
11:00 – 12:00 – Workshop sessions
Topics include:
Staffing: Cultivate your candidate pool. Diversity expectations with measures.
Leadership Development: Diversity Dashboards; Succession Planning; Diversity in the pipeline.
Marketing your Brand: Showing your brand’s commitment to Diversity and how you back it up every day in your organization.
To find out how your company can sponsor please contact Suzanne Fischer-Huettner