The Economic Inclusion Summit brings together regional leaders to gain tools and momentum to tackle economic inclusion in West Michigan. Minority-owned business owners and community partners are invited to help develop a thriving, diverse ecosystem in our community.
AGENDA:
7:30 a.m. Breakfast and Networking
8:15 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks
Jenny Waugh, Vice President of Economic Growth, Grand Rapids Chamber
8:35 a.m. The Value of Building an Inclusive Economy
8:50 a.m. Community Partnerships + Q&A
Laura Hopson, EM Services
Scott Veine, Pioneer-Barton Malow
9:20 a.m. Table Discussion & Break
Jenny Waugh, Vice President of Economic Growth, Grand Rapids Chamber
9:40 a.m. Strategies for Increasing your Supplier Pipeline
Jeff Wyatt, Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Lynn Garrison, MillerKnoll
10:10 a.m. Panel: Small/Diverse Business Success
Latricia Trice, LTrice Consulting
Jodi Van Haren, Advantage Mechanical
David Castro-Godoy, Applause Catering+Events
Facilitator: Jessi Goldner, Wasayabek
10:45 a.m. Economic Value of an Employee Ownership (ESOP) Model
Joe Dyer, DISHER
Kim Blackburn, DISHER
11:15 a.m. Inclusive Workforces Create Economic Opportunities
Tanya Ross, Bimbo Bakeries
11:25 a.m. Closing Remarks
Jenny Waugh, Vice President of Economic Growth, Grand Rapids Chamber
11:30 a.m. Adjourn
Interested in sponsorship? Contact Yadira Garza to learn more.