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11th Annual Business Leaders of Color Panel Discussion and Networking Reception

Black Impact Group

BIG, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Black Impact Group, hosts this event each year to recognize Chicago United Business Leaders of Color recipients and to provide a forum to share their insights and celebrate their success. The theme for this year’s event is “Becoming a Grade-A Leader”, from which the following topics will be discussed amongst the panelists:

  • Authenticity
  • Agility
  • Accountability

The event took place in the Michael Moskow Auditorium of The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and began at 5:00 PM with a reception, followed by the panel discussions at 5:45 PM and networking from 7:00-8:00 PM to conclude the evening. We expect over 100 attendees comprised of our employees as well as members from local organizations within the community.

Gaynor Hall
<h3>Moderator</h3>Gaynor Hall
Reporter
WGN-TV
Yolanda Daniel
<h3>Speaker</h3>Yolanda Daniel
VP, Finance
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Levoyd Robinson
<h3>Speaker</h3>Levoyd Robinson
CFA, Managing Principal
CFI Partners
Lynn Watkins-Asiyanbi
<h3>Speaker</h3>Lynn Watkins-Asiyanbi
Deputy General Counsel
JBT Corporation
Thursday, 02/21/19
4:30 PM
Check-in / Registration
5:00 PM
Welcome Reception (Hors d’oeuvres & Beverages)
5:45 PM
Panelist Discussion and Q&A
Moderator
Gaynor Hall, Reporter, WGN-TV
Speakers
Lynn Watkins-Asiyanbi, Deputy General Counsel, JBT Corporation
Yolanda Daniel, VP, Finance, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Levoyd Robinson, CFA, Managing Principal, CFI Partners
Friday, 02/22/19
7:00 PM
Networking Reception (Hors d'ouevres & Beverages)
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