Cathy Hughes to Deliver Keynote at The Empowerment Network’s Annual Conference

The Empowerment Network’s (empoweromaha.com) 11th Annual Rebuilding the Village Conference will feature keynote speaker Cathy Hughes, a native of North Omaha and founder and chairperson of Urban One, Inc.  Urban One, at nearly $500 million in revenues, is the largest African-American owned and operated broadcast company in the nation. The conference is set to take place on Friday, May 18 at the Hilton Omaha Downtown (1001 Cass St.). This day-long conference begins at 7 a.m. and goes until 4 p.m. The keynote presentation will take place during the luncheon at 11:45 a.m. Additional speakers include Jaylen Bledsoe, 19-year-old internationally-known entrepreneur with a business valued at $10 million; Dr. Pamela Jolly, expert on legacy wealth; and more dynamic speakers that will inspire, challenge and ignite attendees to impact their communities and take game-changing solutions to scale.

Companies are able to reserve a table for 10 attendees, either for the full conference or the luncheon only. Individuals, students, and exhibitors are welcome to register as well. The deadline to register for the conference is May 14. For more information or to view the complete agenda with breakout sessions, go to empoweromaha.com or contact Aisha Conner at (402) 502-5153 / aconner@empoweromaha.com.

The mission of The Empowerment Network is to transform the economic condition and quality of life of African-Americans, North Omaha residents, and citizens of the Greater Omaha area by implementing the Empowerment Covenant & 7 Step Empowerment Plan.