Minority Business Leadership Symposium presented by First Financial Bank

Description

The only event of its kind in our region, the Minority Business Leadership Symposium is an initiative that will highlight the influence and economic buying power of our minority communities, along with helping employers approach and navigate a multitude of issues. The event’s goal is to continue to bridge the gap between cultures to further support growth in our city.

Food and refreshments provided by First Financial Bank. 

Schedule
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM – Check-in / Doors open
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM – Lunch from Cypress Street Station will be available
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM  – Ice Breaker with Thelma Tamez (intentional networking)
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM – Lunch Sponsor First Financial Bank speaks
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM – Thelma Tamez (Bridging the gap between cultures to support growth in a diverse city)
1:00 PM – 1:10 PM – Break / Headshots
1:10 PM – 1:50 PM – Omar Cuevas (Leadership/Minority Business Development)
1:50 PM – 2:00 PM – Coffee Break / Headshots
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM – Anthony Williams and Abel Alvarez (impact and importance of diversity – along with the trends of the increasing minority population as it relates to students entering the workforce.)
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM – Wrap Up

For dietary restrictions, please contact our team. 

This session is provided by the West Texas Business Navigator Program funded (in part) through a grant with U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. 

Please note: This event is being photographed and/or videotaped and your image may be used in connection with the advertising and promotion of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce.