Your Future, Our Future
Virtual Economic Development Summit
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Keynote Speaker
Lance Triggs, EVP, President,
HOPE Programs, Operation HOPE
Our Partners and Sponsors
Empower Black-owned businesses in the tri counties and foster a thriving economic ecosystem.
Event Objective:
Grand Salon, CSU Channel Islands
One University Dr.
Camarillo CA, 93012
8:30AM to 4:00PM
Join us at the Virtual EDS and be part of shaping the future of economic development for Black businesses in the tri-counties. By participating, you can:
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Learn culturally congruent strategies for leveraging collective economic development methodologies.
2
Build relationships with other Black business leaders and community members.
3
Help create a more equitable and prosperous future for Black entrepreneurs in our region.
Virtual Economic Development Summit
Virtual Economic Development Summit Participants List
Dr. Richard Yao
Speaker
Welcome, President, CSU Channel Islands
Lance Triggs
Keynote Speaker
Operation Hope, President, Program Operations, Sr. Executive Vice President
Dr. Irene Pinkard
Speaker
Featured Speaker, CEO, Pinkard Institute
Angela Timmons
Speaker
Session Facilitator, Economic Development Roundtable, Healing Vibrations
Laura Martinez
Speaker
Session Facilitator, Scaling Up For Success, CEO, HR Force
Lisa Brown
Speaker
Session Facilitator, CEO, Platinum Technology Group
Byron K. Ward
Speaker
Host, President, CCMERA
Oscar Edwards
Panelist
President and CEO, Higher Growth Strategies, LLC (HGS
Morgan Clayton
Panelist
Chairman, Tel-Tec Security Systems, Inc.
Gloria Martinez
Panelist
Economic Vitality Manager, County of Ventura
Anthony Mireles
Panelist
Business Manager, LiUNA Local 585
Saysha F Davis
Panelist
Business Banker, Mission Bank
Kristin Decas
Panelist
CEO, Port of Hueneme, Oxnard Harbor District
Marvin Boateng
Panelist
Director of Funding, EDC
Kelcey Newman
Panelist
Creative Director, Attain DMC
Dr. Ray Bowman
Panelist
Director, EDC Small Business Development Center
Dr. Darrell Gooden
Panelists
Senior Vice President, Aegir Systems
Jeff McKenzie
Panelist
CEO/President, McKenzie Systems Engineering Associates
Jeff Debrosse
Speaker
Event Moderator, Serial Entrepreneur & Small Business Advocate, The Decor Pros
Bruce Stenslie
Panelist
President and CEO, Economic Development Collaborative
Agenda Highlights
• Interactive Discussions: Engage in roundtable discussions on pressing economic issues and share your ideas.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with other Black business leaders and community members to build valuable relationships.
• Actionable Insights: Gain practical knowledge and strategies that you can implement in your business.
• Technology and Innovation: Explore how technology can help Black businesses grow and stay competitive.
Register Today
Virtual Economic Development Summit
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8:30 AM-9:00 AM
2
9:00 AM
3
9:15 AM
4
10:00 AM
5
11:00 AM
Sessions
6
11:15 AM
7
12:15 PM
8
1:30 PM
9
2:45 PM
10
3:00 PM
11
3:20
12
3:30 PM
13
4:00 PM
Join us at the EDS and be part of shaping the future of economic development for Black businesses in the tri-counties. By participating, you can:
Commercial Vendor
- Six foot table
- Signage
- One (1) admission
- Meal
Donation $150.00
Non-Profit Vendor
- Six foot table
- Two Chairs
- One (1) admission
Donation $50.00
Bronze Sponsor
- Supporting sponsor
- Logo placement on event
- website and signage
- VIP swag
- One (1) complimentary registration
- Meal
- Exhibit booth or display space and recognition on registration platform
Donation $500
Silver Sponsor
- Supporting sponsor
- Logo placement on event website and signage
- VIP swag
- One (1) complimentary registration
- Meal.
- Exhibit booth or display space and recognition on registration platform
Donation $1,500
Gold Sponsor
- Major sponsor
- Logo placement on all event materials
- Speaking opportunity at event
- Print, SM, and website mentions
- VIP swag
- Two (2) complimentary registrations
- Two meals
- Exhibit booth or display space and recognition on registration platform
Donation $3,000
Platinum Sponsor
- Exclusive title sponsor
- Prominent logo placement on all event materials
- Speaking opportunity at event
- Print, SM, and website mentions
- VIP swag
- Exhibit booth or display space and recognition on registration platform
- Total of four (4) complimentary registrations
- Four meals.
Donation $5,000
Admission Ticket
- One (1) admission Meal Donation $150.00
- (Early Bird discount of $125.00 until November 4, 2024).
Donation $125.00
