Keynote Speakers Announced for 6th Annual African American Leadership Conference

Registration is open for the 6th Annual African American Leadership Conference and Revive! Black Business Expo presented by The Empowerment Network (www.empoweromaha.com)!

Join local, regional and national leaders for a powerful conference focused on career advancement, leadership development, community building and ownership. Keynote speakers include: George Fraser – Recognized internationally for economic and media strategies; Dr. Randal Pinkett – One of America’s top consultants on career advancement and intrapreneurship; Jaylen Bledsoe – At age 19, Jaylen leads a $3.5 million business and launched his first business at age 12; and several other notable national and local speakers. There will also be 20 breakout sessions and roundtables featuring local panelists and speakers. The African American Leadership Conference is one of the premier leadership conferences in the Midwest!

The Welcome and Networking Reception will be held at Love’s Jazz and Arts Center on Thursday, September 21st from 6 – 8 p.m., with the 6th Annual African American Leadership Conference held on Friday, September 22nd at the Hilton Omaha Downtown from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Deadline to register is Sunday, September 17th.

Special thanks to the 2017 Major Sponsors: Conagra Brands, Weitz Family Foundation, American National Bank, CHI Health, Veridian Credit Union, North End Teleservices, and Revive Omaha! Business Network.

For more information, visit www.empoweromaha.com or contact Vicki Quaites-Ferris at (402) 502-5153 / vqferris@empoweromaha.com.