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Promoting Economic Growth & Corporate Leadership: Engaging The Boardroom


June 9, 2005 to June 10, 2005
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Thursday, June 9 | Friday, June 10

Thursday, June 9
     
7:30 a.m.   Continental Breakfast

8:00 a.m.   Welcoming Remarks

8:30 a.m.   Facilitated Discussion with Business Roundtable

An overview of corporate minority supplier development from the CEO's perspective.

9:45 a.m.   Break

10:00 a.m.   Small Group Facilitated Discussions

Discussions focusing on the role of the CEO in minority supplier development.

11:30 a.m.   Working Lunch

What does research tell us - and what does it need to tell us - about the efficacy of minority supplier development programs?

1:30 p.m.   Small Group Facilitated Discussions

How can corporate mentoring, technical assistance, partnerships, joint ventures, and investments advance minority supplier development initiatives?

3:00 p.m.   Networking Event

6:00 p.m.   Dinner (on your own)

Friday, June 10
     
     
7:30 a.m.   Continental Breakfast

8:00 a.m.   Facilitated Discussion with Minority Business Roundtable

Minority supplier development from the perspective of CEOs who have experienced the issues of both gaining access to corporate supplier networks and establishing minority supplier development programs of their own.

9:15 a.m.   Break

9:30 a.m.   Small Group Facilitated Discussions

10:45 a.m.   Break

11:00 a.m.   What Have We Learned and Where Do We Go From Here?

12:00 p.m.   Adjourn

     
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