Urban League and MadREP to Host Second Joint Summit

by | Mar 17, 2015 | 0 comments

In continued partnership, the Madison Region Economic Partnership and the Urban League of Greater Madison will host a joint event for Madison Region business and community leaders focused on economic development and diversity.

The Madison Region’s Economic Development & Diversity Summit builds on last year’s inaugural event in recognition of the need for authentic collaboration to advance the region’s economy, understand the impact of diversity within business, and improve opportunities for all the regions citizens.

The day-long event — held May 14 at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center in Madison — will include both plenary and breakout sessions, plus ample networking opportunities.

Featured speakers will include:

Steve Pemberton is a Fortune 50 executive at Walgreens, serving as the Divisional Vice President and the company’s first Chief Diversity Officer. He previously made history as the first Chief Diversity Officer for an Internet start-up while at Monster.com

Dr. Julianne Malveaux is an economist, author, and commentator widely recognized for her contributions to the public dialogue on race, culture, gender, and their economic impacts in 21st-century America.

Chris Brassell is National Director in Pricewaterhousecooper’s Office of Diversity. His expertise includes cultural transformation, multi-generational diversity, and engaging majority populations in the diversity & inclusion discussion.

When?
May 14, 2015 8am – 4pm
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center

Register Today | Early Bird pricing until May 1
Early Bird Rates (by May 1): $199 Standard|$99 Government/Nonprofit rate

After May 1: $249 Standard|$119 Government\Nonprofit rate

All rates include full Summit & Luncheon. Sponsorship and group rate benefits are also available.

Article Tags

National Women\'s Music Festival
Milwaukee Pridefest 2024

0 Comments

Submit a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Milwaukee Pridefest 2024
National Women\'s Music Festival

Latest News

Queer Joy Book Club

Queer Joy Book Club

A Q&A with the Social Media Administrator, Jamie Butler, about a monthly meetup at the Goodman South Madison Public Library. The Queer Joy Book Club strives to be inclusive by considering books available in the Madison library system that have an e-reader option, an audiobook option, or even a graphic novel.

TRACE Your Transition

TRACE Your Transition

Madison-born Taylor Greene (he/him) has created the world’s first mobile application for transgender and non-binary individuals. TRACE is an acronym representing the app’s purpose: Transition, recording, and community engagement.

Camp & Glamp Adventures

Camp & Glamp Adventures

Like so many, Nichie Bendt and Terri “Zeke” Zeman survived the isolation and disruption of Covid by finding ways to stay connected to their community (and to sanity) by getting outside and finding peace and joy through camping and outdoor adventures. They have now started a Brooklyn, Wisconsin-based hospitality business rooted in luxury camping accommodations and the creation of memorable experiences.

LGBTQ-owned madison Restaurant Harvest to Remain Closed

LGBTQ-owned madison Restaurant Harvest to Remain Closed

The pandemic and subsequent hardships with inflation, changing consumer habits, and difficulty keeping staff have caused the closure of Madison institution: Harvest. The fine dining establishment on the Capitol Square had been a staple for 20 years. The owner, Tami...

Latest News

VIEW ALL LATEST NEWS

MKE Pridefest 2024 - block
DCHS Wildlife Center
Quigley

Events

SUBMIT AN EVENT

VIEW ALL EVENTS

Jobs

SUBMIT A JOB POSTING

VIEW ALL JOBS

Popular Tags

Pin It on Pinterest