Celebrating African American Business Enterprise Day
“IMPROVING GEORGIA’S ECONOMY BY GROWING AFRICAN AMERICAN BUSINESS”
On Thursday, February 11, 2010, you are invited to join business owners and industry professionals along with the members of the Georgia Summit of African American Business Organizations (GSAABO) to celebrate “African American Business Enterprise Day.”
The annual event was approved by the Georgia General Assembly in 1993 and celebrates the achievements and contributions made by African American businesses throughout the State of Georgia.
Workshops and Awards Program Planned
You are are invited to participate in workshops that will address:
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Black business growth and consumer support
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Procurement and contracting opportunities
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Business alliance-building and strategic partnering
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Accessing capital and economic development
Activities will also include opportunities for vendors, an Awards program and networking.
PROGRAM AGENDA:
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
BREAKFAST
9:00 AM - 10:20 AM
SESSION I - ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
Panelists include Dr. Jonathan Jefferson Dean of the School of Business at Albany State University; Lonnie Saboor, Manager of Small Business Finance, Atlanta Development Authority; Bennie Pelote, President, Polote Corporation
10-30 AM – 11-50 AM
SESSION II – PUBLIC SECTOR PROCUREMENT
Panelists include Hugh Farley, Vendor Satisfaction Officer Department of Administrative Services (DOAS); Marty Nance, Executive Director Real Estate Ventures and Sharon Brittain, Asst. Vice Chancellor of Design and Construction, Board of Regents University System of Georgia; Albert Smith, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) and Sid Johnson, Director of Stimulus Accountability for the State of Georgia.
12:00 PM – 1:20 PM
AWARDS LUNCHEON – Recognition will be given to the winners of the following:
Silver Rights Award – Mayor Willie Burns, Washington, GA Wolf Award – Alex Habersham, Macon Black Pages Pack Award– Anna Henderson, Georgia Black Chamber of CommerceCraig Lesser- Richard E Graves, VP,Design and Construction, K B R
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
SESSION III - 5% BUSINESS SOLUTION
Individuals from the cities of Atlanta, Columbus, Kingsland and Macon have been asked to discuss the different activities they have been engaged in to improve the economic conditions for Black Businesses and the Black community.
Presenters:
- Jennifer Anthony, Greater Columbus Minority Chamber of Commerce
- Alex Habersham, Macon Black Pages
- Leona Barr Davenport, Atlanta Business League/Alice Bussey, Bussey’s Florist
2:40 PM – 4:45 PM
SESSION IV – PRIVATE SECTOR PROCUREMENT AND PROCUREMENT EXPO
PRESENTER:
Stacey Key of Georgia Minority Supplier Diversity Council
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
POWER UP! BUSINESS NETWORKING RECEPTION
Attendees are invited to utilize this time to connect with AABE Day program panelists, guests and business vendors.
Award Acknowledgment
“The Strength of the Wolf is in the Pack”
In 1995, the GSAABO Delegates established the “Silver Rights Award” to recognize the contributions made to support the “economic self-empowerment of African Americans” as outlined in the “Silver Rights Manifesto,” co-authored by State Senator Charles Walker of Augusta, the first African American elected Majority Leader in the Georgia Senate.
The “Wolf Award” and the “Pack Award” are presented annually to a distinguished GSAABO member and organization, respectfully given in honor of the GSAABO motto…“The Strength of the Wolf is in the Pack.”
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