FraserNet PowerNetworking Conference 2010

POWERNETWORKING CONFERENCE 2010 AGENDA

Conference-At-A-Glance
EXHIBITOR HOURS
Thursday, June 10th – 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Friday, June 11th – 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday, June 12th – 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

REGISTRATION BEGINS:  WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9TH – 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
THURSDAY [REGISTRATION:  9:00 AM - 6:00 PM]
10:30 AM – Welcome/Ribbon Cutting/Processional, Libations:  Kwa David Whitaker
11:15 AM – "African Origins: From Extraordinary to Ordinary...and Back Again!":  Chike Akua
12:15 PM – PowerPlenary 1: Speakers Showcase: Les Brown
1:30 PM – Opportunity Workshops A
3:30 PM – Networking Brunch & Exhibitor Showcase
5:00 PM – PowerPlenary 2:  George C. Fraser
7:00 PM – National Town Hall Meeting: Professor Nat Irvin, II
9:30 PM – Speed Networking & Cocktails
FRIDAY [REGISTRATION:  9:00 AM - 6:00 PM]
9:00 AM – PowerEvent 1: Elevator Pitch Olympics:  Kym Yancey
10:30 AM – PowerPlenary 3: Lisa Nichols
11:45 AM – Black, Cool & Brilliant Men Awards Luncheon: Judge Glenda Hatchett
2:30 PM – Opportunity Workshops B
4:30 PM – PowerPanel 1: John F. Christmas, Esq.
6:00 PM – Exhibitor Showcase & PowerNetworking Reception
7:00 PM Private Reception w/George C. Fraser (Platinum Members only)
SATURDAY [REGISTRATION:  9:00 AM – 2:00 PM]
8:30 AM – PowerEvent 2: Job Interview Olympics:  Kym Yancey
10:15 AM – PowerPanel 2: Everett Glenn, Esq.
11:45 PM – BrainShare/Awards Luncheon: Gerry Foster & George C. Fraser
2:30 PM – Opportunity Workshops C
4:30 PM – PowerPlenary 4: Rev. Dr. Frederick Haynes, III
5:45 PM – Closing Ceremony/FraserNet Ritual:  George C. Fraser
9:00 PM – “Big Cruise Party” Finale

DR. JOEL MARTIN – Director of Education
Dr. Joel Martin is President of Triad West, Inc., specializing in training, executive coaching, and consulting.  Dr. Martin is a member of the Wharton Business School Society of Fellows and has earned a Ph.D., in Communications and a Master in Psychology.

VERONICA CONWAY – Official Conference Coach
Veronica is a successful entrepreneur and founder of three coaching companies, including the Black Professional Coaches Alliance.  Veronica is a certified coach, hypnotherapist and a master certified NLP practitioner; and, a Master Business and Financial coach, a seasoned facilitator and a certified mediator.
 

THURSDAY, JUNE 10TH  – SESSION A

10:30 AM – Welcome/Ribbon Cutting/African Processional, Libations:  Kwa David Whitaker, Principal, Ashe Culture Center,  Inc. (Exhibit Hall Foyer, International Level)

10:45 AM: - Exhibit Hall Stage, International Level

1. Conference Overview: Dr. Joel Martin, President, Triad West, Inc., & George Fraser, Chairman and CEO, FraserNet, Inc.
2. Instructions: Veronica Conway, President, Black Professional Coaches Alliance; Trey Brady CEO, FLAVA Consulting (photo on the way)

C.       Speed Networking:   George Fraser, Chairman and CEO, FraserNet, Inc.

11:15 AM - African Origins: From Extraordinary to Ordinary..and Back Again!" -- Sponsored by State Farm & AirTran (Exhibit Hall Stage)

Presenter:  Chike Akua, Founder and CEO, Imani Enterprises

12:15 PM - PowerPlenary 1: “Les Brown Speakers Showcase” (Exhibit Hall Stage)
Presenter:  Les Brown, CEO, Les Brown Enterprises, Inc. -- Sponsored by ComproTax & MCI

1:00 PM - BREAK (Exhibitor Showcase, International Level)

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM “Opportunity” Workshops A” (All “M” workshop rooms are located on the Marquis Level)

Track 1:  Entrepreneurship/Business Development:
A1 “Brand And Market Yourself Like our Life Depended On It” -- Sponsored by UPS (Room M101)
Presenter:  Gerry Foster, President, Gerry Foster Marketing, Inc.

A2 “WOW Image Branding: 5 Ways to Attract Clients”  (Room M104)
Presenter:  LaVon Lewis, CEO/Cre8ive Director, Pencilworx Design Group

FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH  – SESSION B

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM – “PowerStretching & Meditation”, Andrew Morrison, CEO, SmallBUSINESSCamp.com  (Room A602, Atrium Level)

9:00 AM - PowerEvent 1: “’Elevator Pitch” Olympics’”-- Sponsored by Neilsen & JumpStart (Exhibit Hall Stage, International Level)
Moderator:  Kym Yancey, President, eWomenNetwork.com
Judges:  Coleen Payne, Founder, Mobile Cardiac Imaging  (MCI) Diagnostic Center; Dr. William F. Pickard, Chairman/CEO, Vitec/Real Time Media; Robert Donaldson, President, Delta Planning; Jock Smith, Partner, The Cochran, Cherry, Givens and Smith PC

10:30 AM – PowerPlenary 3: “No Matter What!” - Sponsored by Prudential & AT&T  (Exhibit Hall Stage)
Presenter:  Lisa Nichols, Author of “NO MATTER WHAT; 9 Steps To Living The Life You Want”

11:45 AM – PowerLuncheon:  “Black, Cool & Brilliant Men Awards” -- Sponsored by ExxonMobil & Hewitt  (Marquis Ballroom, Marquis Level)
Hosts:  George C. Fraser, Chairman & CEO, FraserNet, Inc.; Emma Fraser-Pendleton, Project Director, TurnAround for Children

Remarks:  Judge Glenda Hatchett, Author, “Say What You Mean & Mean What You Say”

Honorees (Male):  Les Brown, CEO, Les Brown Enterprises, Inc.; Tommy W. Dortch, President/CEO, TWD Inc.; Dr. Randal Pinkett, Chairman & CEO, BCT Partners; Ephren W. Taylor II, Chairman/CEO, AmoroCorp; Delxino Wilson deBriano, President, Tag Team Marketing, Inc.; Kym Yancey, President, eWomenNetwork.com;

PowerNetworking Awards:  Corporate Male:  Johnny Furr, Anheuser-Busch
Corporate Female:  Johnnie Booker, The Coca-Cola Company
Corporation:  Marriott Atlanta Marquis (Erica Qualls)

BrainShare Auctionees:  Dr. Randall Pinkett, Chairman & CEO, BCT Partners; Les Brown, CEO, Les Brown Enterprises, Inc.; Judge Glenda Hatchett, Author of “Say What You Mean & Mean What You Say; Lisa Nichols, Author of “NO MATTER WHAT; 9 Steps To Living The Life You Want”

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM “Opportunity” Workshops B” (All “M” workshop rooms are located on the Marquis Level)

Track 1:  Entrepreneurship/Business Development
B1 “Making It Really Big In Sales And Network Marketing”  (Room M301)
Presenter:  Delxino Wilson deBriano, President, Tag Team Marketing Inc.

B2 ”Web 2.0:  Do It Yourself PR By Getting Found Online”  (Room M104)
Presenter:   Peggy Duncan, Personal Productivity Expert, The Digital Breakthroughs Institute

B3 “Create The Demand:  A Jolt Of Entrepreneurial Wisdom”  (Room M302)
Presenter:  Dr. Joel Freeman, CEO/President, The Freeman Institute

Track 2:  Career Development
B4 “Network Your Way To The Top”  (Room M303)
Presenter:  Stacia Robinson, Executive Director, Business Network International

B5 “The Networking Tools And Practices That Turn Contacts Into Advocates”  (Room M101)
Presenters:  Sandra Yancey, Founder & CEO, eWomenNetwork; Kym Yancey, President, eWomenNetwork.com 

B6 “Ask Me Anything”  (Room M304)
Presenter:  Lisa Nichols, Author of "NO MATTER WHAT; 9 Steps To Living The Life You Want"

Track 3:  Wealth Building
B7 “Increasing Your Revenue Stream Using Today’s Powerful Electronic Payment Solutions”  (Room M106)
Presenters:  Cheryl Broussard, CEO, Cheryl Broussard & Company; J. David Washington, Chairman, Vivere Management Group; D. Shakira Stewart, President & CEO, OPS/GO Green with Organic Banking

B8 “Couples Only” The Intersection Between Love & Money:  Learn The Secrets Of Success”  (Room M109)
Presenter:  Carter Drew, Principal/Co-Founder, Carter & Reynolds; Pastor, Geneace Williams

SATURDAY, JUNE 12TH  – SESSION C

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM  -- “PowerStretching & Meditation”, Andrew Morrison, CEO, SmallBUSINESSCamp.com  (Room A602, Atrium Level)

8:30 AM – “Job Interview” Olympics – Sponsored by Hewitt & DataFax  (Exhibit Hall Stage, International Level)
Moderator:  Kym Yancey, CEO, eWomenNetwork.com

Judges:  Tyrone Stoudemire, Global Director, Diversity/Inclusion, Hewitt Associates; Emmett Vaughn, Director, Diversity Business, Exelon; Stan Fleming, Director, Multicultural Business Development, State Farm Insurance; Sheri L. Cooks, Associate Manager, Business Diversity Outreach, Prudential Financial; Don Bradford, President & CEO, DataFax Inc.

10:00 AM – BREAK (Exhibitor Showcase, International Level)

10:15 AM – PowerPanel 2:  “Leveraging Our Athletic & Entertainment Success To Better Our Community” – Sponsored by MGM & Wells Fargo (Exhibit Hall Stage)
Moderator:  Marshawn Evans, Esq., President/CEO, Edge 3M Sports & Entertainment LLC

Panel:  Everett Glenn, Esq., President, Entertainment Sports Plus, Inc.; Deuce McAllister, NFL Superbowl Champion (New Orleans Saints)

11:45 AM – PowerLuncheon: “BrainShare Auction” & Awards – Sponsored by The Home Depot & AirTran
Auctioneer:  Gerry Foster, President, Gerry Foster Marketing  (Marquis Ballroom, Marquis Level)

BrainShare Auctionees:  George Fraser, Chairman & CEO, FraserNet, Inc; Roland Martin, CNN TV Host and Columnist; Susan Taylor, Founder, National Cares Mentoring Movement

PowerNetworking Awards: 
Entrepreneur (Male):  William Pickard, Chairman/CEO, Vitec/Real Time Media
Entrepreneur (Female):  Colleen Payne, Founder, Mobile Cardiac Imaging (MCI) Diagnostic Center;
Community Service Award:  John and Maggie Anderson, Founders, The Empowerment Experiment

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM “Opportunity” Workshops C (All “M” workshop rooms are located on the Marquis Level)

Track 1:  Entrepreneurship/Business Development
C1 “Unlock The Millions In Government Contracts”  (Room M103)
Moderator:  Daniel F. Sturdivant, II, Assistant to Director for Outreach, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Panel:  Tim Foreman, Executive Director, Office of Small Business, US Dept. of Veteran Affairs; Mark Oliver, Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Dept. of Interior

C2 “Grow Any Business Idea In 6 Weeks” – Sponsored by State Farm (Room M301)
Presenters:  Andrew Morrison, CEO, SmallBUSINESSCamp.com; Stan Fleming, Director, Multicultural Business Development, State Farm Insurance

C3 “Benefits Of Using Competitive Strategies For Small Businesses”  (Room M304)
Presenter:  Charles Clinton, Principal, Strategic Advantage Concepts, President, Nat'l Black MBA Assoc. Inc. (Los Angeles Chap.)

Track 2:  Career Development
C4 “Network Your Way To The Top”  (Room M303)
Presenter:  Stacia Robinson, Executive Director, Business Network International

C5 "Spend Less Time Working But Get More Done"  (Room M104)
Presenter:  Peggy Duncan, Personal Productivity Expert, The Digital Breakthroughs Institute

C6 “Ask Me Anything; Strategies For Successfully Navigating The World Of Women And Finance”
(Room M106)
Presenter:  Emma Fraser Pendleton, Project Director, TurnAround For Children

THURSDAY, JUNE 10TH – SESSION A (continued…)

A3 “Making Money Online”  (Room M301)
Presenter:  Andrew Morrison, CEO, SmallBUSINESSCamp.com

A4 “Franchising:  Selecting, Financing, And Building” – Sponsored by ComproTax  (Room M106)
Presenters:  Miriam Brewer, Director of Education and Diversity, International Franchise Association; Jackie Mayfield, Co-Founder, ComproTax

A5 “From Wannapreneur To Entrepreneur in 12 Months”  (Room M302)
Presenter:  Jerome Edmondson, CEO, Entrepreneur Development Network

Track 2:  Career Development
A6 “The First 90 Days:  Identifying Strategies For A Successful Career Transition” -- Sponsored by Exelon  (Room M102)
Presenter:  Dwain Celistan, Managing Director, Gundersen Partners Executive Search & Consulting

A7 “Career Killers You Must Avoid” – Sponsored by Wells Fargo  (Room M103)
Presenters:  Reginald L. Stover, Chief Talent Officer, Cleveland Clinic;  Emmett Vaughn, Director, Diversity Business, Exelon

Track 3:  Wealth Building
A8 “Becoming Debt Free:  Making Financial Freedom Yours” -- Sponsored by Wells Fargo  (Room M303)
Presenter:  Glinda Bridgforth, President & CEO, Bridgforth Financial & Associates, LLC

A9 “How To Become A Millionaire Through Smart Financial Management”  (Room M105)
Presenter:  William Patterson, Chairman and CEO, The Warcoffer Capital Group, LLC

A10 "Defining Points:  A Closer Look At The Critical Points Of Business Ownership" – Sponsored by Prudential  (Room M101)
Presenters: Nicole Avery, Agent & Manager, Agency Training, Prudential

Track 4:  Servant Leadership
A11 “Building Our Business Through African American Chambers, Leagues, And Networks”  (Room M109)
Panel:  Ruben Hopkins, President, Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce; Harry C. Alford, Jr., President & CEO, National Black Chamber of Commerce; Jim Clingman, Author, Blackonomic$

A12 “Supplier Diversity Managers Only:  Moving To A Higher Level Of Engagement & Accounting” – Sponsored by Hewitt & Cleveland Clinic  (Room M304)
Panel:  Dr. Rey Jensen, Chairman/CEO, Innovision Technologies; Sonya Dukes, Senior Vice President, Director of Corporate Supplier Development, Wells Fargo; LeJoyce Naylor, Executive Director, Diversity
Cleveland Clinic; Andres Tapia, Chief Diversity Officer, Hewitt Associates

Track 5:  Student Program
A13 “Achieving Against The Odds” – Sponsored by Wendy’s  (Exhibit Hall Stage)
Presenter:  Dr. Randal Pinkett, Chairman & CEO, BCT Partners

3:30 PM – Networking Brunch & Exhibitor Showcase

5:00 PM – PowerPlenary 2: Connecting The Dots:  Winning Now” – Sponsored by Ford Motor Company & ComproTax (Marquis Ballroom)
Presenter:  George Fraser, Chairman and CEO, FraserNet, Inc

7:00 PM – National Town Hall Meeting Sponsored by ExxonMobil & The Home Depot
“Winning Now And In The Future”  (Marquis Ballroom, Marquis Level)
Moderator:  Professor Nat Irvin, II, Strickler Executive-In-residence, Professor of Management, University of Kentucky College of Business and Founder, Future Focus 2020; Remarks:  Hon. Patrick Delatour, Minister of Tourism, Director of National Reconstruction, Port Au Prince, Haiti

Panelists:  Mayor Kasim Reed, City of ATLANTA; Marc H. Morial, President, The National Urban League; Dr. Dr. Randal Pinkett, Chairman & CEO, BCT Partners; Dr. William F. Pickard, Chairman/CEO, Vitec/Real Time Media; Ephren W. Taylor III, Chairman/CEO, AmoroCorp.; Barbara Thomas, Past CEO, National Black MBA Association, Inc.; Harry C. Alford, Jr., President & CEO, National Black Chamber of Commerce; Jessie Tyson, Global Director Aviation, ExxonMobil; Emmit J. McHenry, Chairman & CEO, Netcom Solutions Int'l

9:30 PM -- Social Networking & Cocktails  (Marquis Ballroom Foyer )

FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH – SESSION B (continued…)

B9 “Get Your Money Straight”   (Room M102)
Presenter:  Glinda Bridgforth, President and CEO of Bridgforth Financial Associates LLC

Track 4:  Servant Leadership
B10 “Starting And Building Your Non-Profit Organization”  (Room M105)
Presenter:  William Patterson, Chairman & CEO, The Warcoffer Capital Group, LLC

B11 “Tackling The Health Crisis In Black America” – Sponsored by Cleveland Clinic  (Room M103)
Presenter:  Colleen Payne, Founder, Mobile Cardiac Imaging (MCI) Diagnostic Center

B12 “Pastors & Elders Only:  Building Wealth In Your Congregation”  (Room M107)
Presenter:  Dr. Robert Watkins, President & CEO, Kings & Priests Int’l

Track 5:  Student Program
B13 “Student Entrepreneurs Guide To Launching A Million Dollar Business” – Sponsored by Exelon
(Exhibit Hall Stage)
Presenter:  Ephren W. Taylor, II, Chairman/CEO, AmoroCorp

4:00 PM – BREAK (Exhibitor Showcase)

4:30 PM – PowerPanel 1:  Building An Inclusive New Green Economy – Sponsored by ExxonMobil 
(Exhibit Hall Stage)
Moderator:  John F. Christmas, Esq., Chairman, Biofuels Racing Alliance

Panelists: Stephanie Owens, Director, Office of Public Engagement, EPA; Larry Witherspoon, Consultant, Green Technologies, Advisor to National Conference of Black Mayors; Robert E. Gardner, Manager, Economics & Energy Division, Corporate Strategic Planning Department, ExxonMobil;  Mayor Heather Hudson (Greenville, MS)

6:00 PM – Exhibitor Showcase & PowerNetworking Reception – Sponsored by Hartsfield-Atlanta Airport (Exhibit Hall)
7:00 PM -- Private Reception with George Fraser (Platinum Members Only) – Sponsored by Cleveland Clinic
(Invitation required)

8:00 PM – Dinner on your own

SATURDAY, JUNE 12TH – SESSION C (continued…)

Track 3:  Wealth Building
C7 “How To Access Capital For Your Business”  (Room M107)
Presenter:  David Anderson, President, ENTREPRONEGRO INTERNATIONAL, LLC

C8 "Estate Management: Don't Leave Your Assets To The Courts" - Sponsored by Prudential  (Room M107)
Presenter: Kevin Sledge, Manager, Financial Services, Prudential

C9 “The Empowerment Experiment;  Recycling Our Dollars:  How To Join The Winning Team”  (Room M109)
Presenters:  John & Maggie Anderson, Founders, The Empowerment Experiment

Track 4:  Servant Leadership
C10 “Starting And Building Your Non-Profit Organization”  (Room M102)
Presenter:  William Patterson, Chairman & CEO, The Warcoffer Capital Group, LLC

C11 “Principles Of Charismatic Leadership:  Leading, Speaking, & Developing Relationships”  (Room M105)
Presenter:   Edward S. Brown, CEO, The Core Edge Image &Charisma Institute Inc.

C12 “Professional Bloodsuckers; Dealing With People Who Drain You Of Your Time, Energy And Patience” (Room M302)
Presenter:   Dr. Joel Freeman, President & CEO, The Freeman Institute

Track 5:  Student Program
C13 “Student Guide To Getting Scholarship $’s & Managing Your $’s”  (Exhibit Hall Stage)
Presenters:  Glinda Bridgforth, President & CEO, Bridgforth Financial Associates LLC; Shalyla Price, Bridgforth Financial Associates LLC

4:30 PM – PowerPlenary 4: “Show Up, Step Up & Stand Out” – Sponsored by State Farm  (Marquis Ballroom)
Presenter:  Rev. Dr. Frederick Haynes III, Senior Pastor, Friendship-West Baptist Church, Author of “Healing Our Broken Village”

5:45 PM – “Closing Ceremony / FraserNet Ritual” – Sponsored by Cleveland Clinic  (Marquis Ballroom)

9:00 PM – “Big Cruise Party” Finale (Velvet Rope Section for Platinum Members only) – Sponsored by Anheuser-Busch  (Marquis Ballroom)