FOR MORE INFORMATIONAND TO REGISTER CONTACT:

U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (202) 463-8722 info@usblackchambers.org

@usblackchambers | #SCBM16

MARRIOTT MARQUIS

WASHINGTON, DC

CHAMBER LEADERS

BUSINESS OWNERS

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS

The USBC School is a premier educational summit, and your vehicle for building the skills needed to successfully manage and grow your chamber of commerce or business. This is the only event of its kind, and is one that brings together the best of chamber leadership, corporate partners and policy makers from across the country, all in one place, and at one time! Here is the only place you will access unprecedented educational and networking opportunities, including a host of dynamic speakers at plenary sessions and workshops. Information will be shared on successful approaches and strategies towards empowering your chamber or business to make national connections and maximize business opportunities. Below is copy of this year’s conference School agenda along with invited speakers.

AGENDATUES. MAY | 17

1:00PM – 6:00PM

11:00AM – 1:00PM

1:00PM – 4:00PM

5:00PM – 6:00PM

6:00PM – 8:00PM

WEDS. MAY | 188:00AM – 10:30AM

REGISTRATION OPENS

Closed Meeting: USBC President’s Council Meeting[George Washington University Room]

Closed Meeting: USBC Board of Directors Meeting [George Washington University Room]

PRESS CONFERENCE | BLACK WEALTH 20/20 [Marquis Salons 12&13]

The U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. has combined efforts with several national Black organizations to advocate for, and create new innovative ways to achieve economic acceleration within the Black community. With the continued expansion of the racial wealth gap, new drastic changes and goals are necessary to secure future Black prosperity. Hear about the three primary initiatives regarding; Business Development, Homeownership, and Banking.

SPEAKERS INCLUDE: Aubry Stone, Chairman, USBC; Ron Busby, President &CEO, USBC; Marie Johns, President, L&L Consulting; and Rev. Jonathan Weaver, Pastor, Greater Mount Nebo AME Church

WELCOME RECEPTION [Marquis Salons 12&13]

Network with conference attendees and business leaders from across the country.

PLENARY SESSION #1: STATE OF USBC [Liberty Salons IJKL]

Hear from USBC President Ron Busby, our Regional Directors, and select National Partners to learn about USBC’s accomplishments and action items on ways to impact the growth of Black-owned businesses.

SPEAKERS INCLUDE: Aubry Stone, Chairman, USBC; Ron Busby, President &CEO, USBC; Kerwin Brown, Western Regional Director, USBC; Charles O’Neal, Southern Regional Director, USBC; Christal Watson, Midwest Regional Director, USBC; Larry Holman, Southeast Regional Director, USBC; Antwanye Ford, Eastern Regional Director, USBC; Byron Jones, CFO, University of Phoenix; and representatives from Wells Fargo

presented by:

School of Chamber & Business

Management

MAY 17

- through - MAY 20 2016 MARRIOTT MARQUIS

WASHINGTON, DC

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WEDS. MAY | 1810:45 – 11:45AM

12:00PM – 2:00PM

WORKSHOP SESSION #1A: CHAMBER STRUCTURE: 501(C)6 OR 501(C)3? [Howard University Room]

A chamber of commerce is a unique non-profit organization that is responsible for advocating on behalf of their membership and providing business development services. When fundraising, chambers must utilize the correct accounting and tax strategies to ensure legal compliance. In this workshop, attendees will learn how to build a strong accounting infrastructure with the ability to raise funds from various sources.

PRESENTERS INCLUDE: Bridgett Gagne, CPA, MBA, Gagne & Associates and David Lopez, CPA, David A. Lopez and Company, LLC

WORKSHOP SESSION #1B: INCREASING CORPORATE SUPPLIER DIVERSITY [George Washington University Room]

In corporate America, diverse employee workplaces are slowly becoming more common, however, corporate supply-chain purchasing often does not reflect a diverse set of companies. This workshop will explore what strategies corporations are utilizing to increase their supplier diversity efforts as well as inform business owners of attractive company attributes for private procurement.

MODERATED BY: Antwanye Ford, President & CEO, Enlightened, Inc.

PANELISTS INCLUDE: Corey Smith, Senior Director, Diversity & Strategic Alliances, Major League Baseball; Fred Keeton, Owner & Principal, Keeton Iconoclast Consultng; and Kimberly Marcus, Director, Supplier Diversity, AARP

WORKSHOP SESSION #1C: KICKSTART YOUR STARTUP [Georgetown University Room]

There are many gaps facing Black entrepreneurs, the information-gap being one of them. We’ve found that Black start-ups are best positioned when they have access to solid business information that influences their business growth. This workshop will provided young entrepreneurs with the information and insights needed to kick start their business.

PRESENTERS INCLUDE: Kezia Williams, Program Director, The Black Upstart and Aerica Banks, Diversity Markets Partner Liaison, Google

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LUNCHEON: FROM BLACK PANTHERS TO BLACK LIVES MATTER, THE MOVEMENT CONTINUES [Liberty Salons IJKL]

The work of the Black Panthers nearly 50 years ago, and recent efforts of Black Lives Matter activists both make demands to address police brutality. These organizations have successfully re-imagined the parameters of what is possible when pushing a platform that includes action for immediate police reform. At it’s height the Black Panther Party went beyond protests and demands by forming various social service programs including; sserving meals to low-income children, operating free health clinics, and building education programs in inner-city neighborhoods. These efforts were not top-down charities, but horizontally run community initiatives. Both organizations serve the purpose of bringing community members together to brainstorm and collaborate on how to better our lives, but it’s crucial to discuss the role of Black Chambers in this new movement and how we can galvanize our communities to fight for economic rights and full employment, helping to push the envelope for economic development in Black neighborhoods across the country.

MODERATED BY: Ron Busby, President & CEO, U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.

PANELIST INCLUDE: Dr. Jeffrey Ogbar, Professor, University of Connecticut & DeRay McKesson, Activist, Black Lives Matter Movement

Sponsored by:

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PLENARY SESSION #2: CREATING WEALTH THROUGH THE BLACK CHURCH [Liberty Salons IJKL]

For more than two centuries black churches have been at the center of community and development in our neighborhoods. This history began during slavery where blacks formed religious congregations, prioritizing abolition and solidarity, linking to form stations in the Underground Railroad. After the civil war and throughout the civil rights movement black churches organized efforts for social, economic, and political institutions, also spearheading development in the housing arena which altered the racial and economic makeup of countless residential neighborhoods in America. Today with the combined wealth of blacks in our country making up only 3 percent of the national net worth, we need to discover ways for intentional partnerships between black churches and black chambers of commerce to foster community development practices and policies that build on the institutional strengths of our groups to meet the changing demands and landscape of our communities today.

MODERATED BY: Roland Martin, News One Now

PANELIST INCLUDE: Van Moody, Pastor, The Worship Center Christian Church and Rev. Jonathan Weaver, Pastor, Greater Mount Nebo AME Church; and Bishop Alexis A. Thomas, Senior Pastor, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church

WORKSHOP SESSION #2AB: ACCESS TO CAPITAL [George Washington University]

Access to Capital remains the #1 concern for small businesses nationally. To compete in today’s fast-changing market, entrepreneurs must have fast access to capital to manage and grow their companies. Statistically, Black businesses have fewer chances of obtaining capital from traditional financial institutions. Learn what strategies are being implemented to correct inequities in access to capital, as well as identify what items a small business must have in order to receive funding.

MODERATED BY: Carmen West, Office of Business Development, Minority Business Development Agency

PANELIST INCLUDE: Schnearia Ashley, Vice President, BB&T; David Weild, New York Stock Exchange; Jervis Hough, Broker Dealer and Registered Investment Advisory Chief Compliance Office, IFS Securities; and a representative from JP Morgan Chase

WORKSHOP SESSION #2C: ACCESS TO CAPITAL - HOW TO PITCH YOUR BUSINESS [Georgetown University Room]

Capital funds to start and grow your business are available through multiple resources. The key is having the assets and information ready that lenders need in order for you to get approved. Whether you are preparing to pitch to an investor or a bank, there are a few crucial steps and items you must have in place in order to be taken seriously. Learn from lenders at Wells Fargo the things you need and resources available to position yourself and your business to be lender approved.

PRESENTED BY: Wells Fargo

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4:00PM – 5:30PM

6:00PM – 8:00PM

Sponsored by:

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS RECEPTION [BAR 7 | 1015 7th St NW | Washington, DC]

2:30PM – 3:30PM

Sponsored by: PLENARY SESSION #3 ELECTION 2016: WHAT’S AT STAKE FOR BLACK BUSINESS? [Liberty Salons IJKL]

It is no accident that advocacy is the first pillar of service under USBC’s mission. The 2016 election is going to be a pivotal election for Black businesses. We know in order to create and maintain generational change in our communities, the economic sustainability of black businesses and employers must be at the forefront of any conversation we have with any Presidential candidate. This discussion will assess what President Obama’s impact has been on Black business, as well as, what the future of Black business looks like under the current Presidential candidates. Collectively we will ensure our voice will be heard.

MODERATED BY: Marie Johns, President, L&L Consulting

PANELIST INCLUDE: Tara Setmayer, Political Commentator, CNN & Michael Eric Dyson, Ph.D., Author and Professor of Sociology, Georgetown University

THURS. MAY | 198:00AM – 9:30AM

12:00PM – 2:00PM

2:30PM – 3:30PM

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX – ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING PROGRAM [Mint Room]

WORKSHOP SESSION #3A: DOING BUSINESS IN ABROAD [Howard University Room]

International business remains one of the most unexplored areas for growth for Black businesses. With only 4% of the world’s population living within the United States’ borders, there is a tremendous opportunity to do business internationally. Attendees will identify what industries are most desired internationally, as well as receive step-by-step instructions on how to prepare to do business abroad.

PRESENTED BY: Ken Evans, President, The Urban Chamber of Commerce; Antwaun D. Griffin, Deputy Assistant Secretary for U.S. Operations - Global Markets, U.S. Department of Commerce-International Trade Administration; and Michael Obi, Chairman and CEO, Spectrum Global Solutions

WORKSHOP SESSION #3B: GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING [George Washington University Room]

In a very competitive market, entrepreneurs must be extremely innovative, efficient, and reliable to secure government contracts. Learn from procurement officials and contracting experts on how to best position your company to win federal, state and local contracting awards.

PRESENTED BY: Michelle Thompson-Dolberry, American Express OPEN ; DeVera Redmond, OSDBU, US Department of Transportation; and Elijah Williams, Office of Government Contracting & Business Development, U.S. Small Business Administration

WORKSHOP SESSION #3C: STRATECHIC[Georgetown University Room]

“If you don’t set expectations, nothing will happen!” Michele Thornton urges women to get strategic—actually, she calls it Stratechic. She believes women are innate strategists that use most of their time and focus taking care of others. With her proven 10-step framework, Thornton helps every woman be more Stratechic and reclaim the power they naturally possess! Learn from author and Senior Vice President of Centric TV, the strategies and useful tools you need on why and how to accomplish your goals.

PRESENTED BY: Michele Thornton, SVP Ad Sales, Centric TV

CHAMBER LEADERS BUSINESS OWNERS YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS 9:45AM – 10:45AM

10:30AM – 12:00PM

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12:00PM – 2:00PM

2:30PM – 3:30PM

ADVOCACY LUNCHEON [Liberty Salons IJKL]Sponsored by:

WORKSHOP SESSION #4A: BEING UBER SUCCESSFUL [Howard University Room]

Uber has changed the way we commute with innovative and convenient approaches to coordinating travel for the everyday individual. This workshop will share how to do business with Uber locally and how your chamber members can incorporate Uber into their business operations to cut costs and maximize efficiency.

PRESENTED BY: : Malcom Glenn, Public Policy, Uber

WORKSHOP SESSION #4B: WOMEN IN BUSINESS [George Washington University Room]

African American women entrepreneurs are the fastest growing population in the entrepreneurship community, having grown 67.5% since 2007. In this workshop you will learn from several successful women entrepreneurs about their pathway to success.

MODERATOR: Avis Jones-DeWeever, Founder, Exceptional Leadership Institute for Women

PRESENTERS INCLUDE: Kimberly A. Blackwell, Chief Executive Officer, PMM Agency and Psyche Terry, CEO, UI Global Brands

WORKSHOP SESSION #4C: BLACK MALE ENTREPRENEUR INSTITUTE [Georgetown University Room]

The Black Male Entrepreneur (BME) Institute provides Black male entrepreneurs with a dynamic and personalized business developmental experience. Through this experience, cohort members will exchange ideas, lessons learned and best practices with fellow entrepreneurs during formal and informal sessions as they enhance, education & empower one another.

PRESENTED BY: Howard Jean

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WORKSHOP SESSION #5A: ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION - BLUEPRINT FOR CHAMBER SUCCESS [Howard University Room]

In 2012 USBC conducted a strategic planning session to advance the growth and role of black chambers across the country. During this session, we will assess the responses from the recent Chamber Leader assignment analyzing progress and impacts made over the last five years and form a collective strategy to empower forward momentum in chamber development.

LED BY: Tate Hill, President, Fresno Metro Black Chamber

WORKSHOP SESSION #5B: MAXIMIZING YOUR CERTIFICATIONS [George Washington University Room]

This workshop will help you identify which certifications should be priorities for you, as well as, what strategies for growth should be implemented once the certification has been awarded.

PRESENTED BY: LaCheryl Jones, Executive Director, The G.R.O.W. Center and Teairra Swain, DBE & Compliance Specialist, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

WORKSHOP SESSION #5C: THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS: E-COMMERCE [Georgetown University Room]

Avoid overhead and unnecessary expenses. Learn how to effectively sell your products online. Hear from industry experts on ways to use the internet as your store-front.

Committed to speaking up and fighting for equal opportunities for black businesses to grow in our country, each we award the trailblazing work of one individual who beyond measure impacts the environment for black businesses to thrive. This year The Aubry Stone Advocate of the Year Award will honor Congresswoman Yvette Clark.

CONTACTS TO CONTRACTS SESSION WITH AT&T [Mint Room]

Join our partners from AT&T as they share insight about viable contracting opportunities. This unique matchmaking session is an intimate setting where both the supplier and business owners can truly develop lasting relationships and turn new contacts into contracts.

PLENARY SESSION #4: USBC ADVOCACY [Liberty Salons IJKL]

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11:00AM – 12:00PM

2:30PM – 4:00PM

4:00PM - 5:30PM

WHITE HOUSE BUSINESS LEADERS BRIEFING

Group School Photo at Capitol Hill

POP-UP RETAIL SHOP Get ready for the evening’s Gala and stop by Macy’s pop up retail shop for accessories, make-up, and mini makeovers.

FRI. MAY | 209:00AM – 11:00AM

11:30AM

3:00PM

6:00PM – 10:00PM

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SCHOLARSHIP & AWARDS GALA [Independence Ballroom]

CHAIRED BY:

Lyle LoganExecutive Vice President, Northern Trust Corporation

HONORING:

John RogersChairman, Ariel InvestmentsLifetime Legacy Business Award

FEATURING:

Angela StriblingMaster of CeremoniesRadio Host, WHUR 96.3and Sirius XM Channel 141

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Live Entertainmentfrom Marcus Johnson