The Empowerment Network (aalcomaha.com) is set to host the 12th Annual African American Leadership Conference (AALC) on Friday, September 27, at the CHI Health Center Omaha. New York Times best-selling author, educator and motivational guru Eric Thomas, Ph.D. will return to Omaha to keynote the event.
The AALC was designed to empower and uplift the African American community by focusing on critical components essential to personal and professional growth. This conference aims to provide attendees with valuable skills and knowledge to enhance attendees’ careers, improve their health, expand their businesses and engage more deeply in their communities.
Additional topics include: mental and physical health, compelling storytelling, nonprofit management and leadership and education and youth development. The AALC will host the Revive Black Business Expo, featuring local entrepreneurs and businesses, offering a platform for networking, exposure and economic development.
The conference is supported by key sponsors and strategic partners, including American National Bank, Charles Lakin Foundation, CHI Health, Mutual of Omaha, My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, Nebraska Department of Economic Development, Omaha Public Power District, Revive! Omaha and Weitz Family Foundation. The Empowerment Network is committed to building safer environments for all residents by increasing educational and career success while reducing violent crime. These efforts are seen through programs and events like AALC.
To attend or learn more, visit aalcomaha.com.