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Thursday July 10

Facebook Fit Chicago - Use code FacebookFitChicago+NBCC to register for free! Facebook will be joined by Intuit, LegalZoom, Quickbooks and Square who will provide financial, legal and payment solutions. Facebook Fit is designed to serve all types of small businesses. Use code FacebookFitChicago+NBCC to register for free! Transportation from Sheraton Chicago Hotel will be provided.

Tour of Citgo Refinery – Depart Sheraton Chicago 8am – return approximately 1pm (Please rsvp [email protected])

Grey Plume Culinary Experience with the Illinois Institute of Art

  - This event is full

  • 4:30pm National Black Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting - CLOSED
  • 6:00pm Chairman’s Networking Reception with Governor Pat Quinn presented by Visa (SHERATON RIVERWALK)
  • Presentation of Partner of the Year, Visa - Bobby Thomson
  • Presentation of the Larry D. Ivory Award - Robert Dale, R.J Dale Company

Friday July 11

  • 7:30am Fit for Life NOW –

Nutrition, Meditation and Exercise NOW with David Otunga (COLORADO ROOM) Known for his astounding physique, David is a two-time tag-team champion and ranked sixth on WWE’s list of “The Greatest Physiques Of All Time.”  As well as appearing on “Oprah’s Next Chapter” alongside his fiancée, Academy Award Winner, Jennifer Hudson.

  • 7:30am Registration

Exhibits 8 - 5

  • 8:00am Breakfast (SHERATON BALLROOM)
  • 8:20am Singing of National Anthem and Star-Spangled Banner by Angela Felix
  • 8:30am Welcome from the Founders Harry C. Alford & Kay DeBow
  • 8:40am Welcome from Chairman John Harmon
  • 8:45am Greetings from Larry Ivory, President of the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce and Introduction of Mayor Rahm Emanuel
  • 8:50am National Guard Youth Foundation (SHERATON BALLROOM)

Signing of MOU - NBCC and National Guard Youth Foundation Lou Cabrera, President, National Guard Youth Foundation

  • 9:00am The State of the US Economy NOW

Alphonso Jackson, Vice Chairman, JP Morgan Chase, Former Secretary HUD

  • Presentation of Arthur A. Fletcher Award
  • 9:40am Preparing for Retirement NOW (SHERATON BALLROOM)

Elaine A. Sarsynski, Executive Vice President, Retirement Services, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, MassMutual International, LLC

  • 10:10am End Overcriminalization NOW (SHERATON BALLROOM)

Erin Kreeger, Koch Companies Public Sector, LLC, Legal Reform Analyst (Moderator)

Norman Reimer, Executive Director, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Rick Jones, Executive Director at Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem

  • 10:50am Energy (SHERATON BALLROOM)

Moderators:

William Kovacs, Senior VP, US Chamber of Commerce

Fred Walas, Fuels Technology Manager, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Steve Higley, Director, Outreach, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers

Jacqueline Voiles, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Ameren

Kevin B. Brookins, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Administration, ComEd

Elizabeth W. Reese, President of Nicor Gas and Senior Vice President of AGL Resources

  • Presentation of the Entrepreneur of the Year - Tracie Dundas
  • 11:30am Telecom Tutorial

Moderator: Harry Alford, President/CEO, National Black Chamber of Commerce

  • 12:15pm Lunch (SHERATON BALLROOM)
  • Presentation of Indiana State Senator Carolyn Brown Mosby Award to Illinois State Senator Mattie Hunter - Presented by Carolyn Mosby, President/CEO, Midstates MSDC and daughter of the late Senator Mosby
  • Keynote Speaker Desiree Rogers, CEO, Johnson Publications Company, LLC
  • Presentation of Continuing the Legacy Award, Harry Alford & Kay DeBow
  • 2:00pm Women’s Afternoon Tea - Who am I NOW - Wear your best hat (MAYFAIR ROOM)

Women Entrepreneurs “Afternoon Tea” Panel - A fun and informative setting for female leaders to enjoy Afternoon Tea in full tea parlor attire. Ladies in attendance can show off their finest head wear while obtaining seriously beneficial information on the topics of finance, health and wellness, negotiation and closing the deal from an expert panel line up.

Moderator:

Keymanna Paulas, CEO, Keymanna Management

Claudia Jordan, Super Model, TV and Radio Host, with appearances on Deal or no Deal and Celebrity Apprentice

Sukena Toure Dagnoko, President, International Women’s Association (Senegal)

Carol Bell, Director of Women’s Business Development, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Kim Roxi, CEO of Lamik

Contracting Issues and Opportunities (MISSOURI ROOM)

Moderator:

Arnold Baker, Founder & CEO, Baker Ready Mix

Anthony Robinson, President/CEO Minority Business Enterprise Legal Defense & Education Fund

Ben Brubeck, Director of Federal Procurement and Labor Affairs, Associated Builders and Contractors, Project Labor Agreements

Arness Dancy, President, Chicagoland Black Chamber of Commerce, Section 3 of the HUD Act

Ajamu Johnson, Senior Manager of Supplier Diversity and Strategic Procurement, Comcast

Candace Shriver, Special Assistant to National Director, Minority Business Development Agency

  • 2:00pm Hotel Ownership, Investing, Supplier Opportunities (SHERATON BALLROOM)

Andy Ingraham, President/CEO, National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators & Developers, Inc.

  • 3:00pm “Helping Businesses Not only Survive but Thrive” (SHERATON BALLROOM)

John Wayne II – Head Procurement Placement & No-Bid Simplified Acquisitions Specialist, US Federal Contractor Registration - click here for more on USFCR

  • 3:00pm Accessing Data to Facilitate Grant Writing (MISSOURI ROOM)

Ellisa Johnson, Data Dissemination Specialist, US Census Bureau, Chicago Regional Office

  • 4:00pm Investment Strategies for NOW (SHERATON BALLROOM)

Rob Wilson, Known as “Hip Hop’s Financial Advisor” provides his trusted services to professional athletes and entertainers. He recently developed an online show “ The Best Kept Secret” to expose viewers to successful individuals in fields other than sports and entertainment.

  • 4:00pm Allow the Exoffender to Reenter Society with Dignity NOW (MISSOURI ROOM)

Tracey Syphax, President and Chief Operating Officer of Phax Group Construction & Design, LLC

  • 6:00pm NBCC NOW Fashion House - Claudia Jordan, Mistress of Ceremonies

(Y BAR- 224 West Ontario Street, Chicago IL 60654).

Saturday July 12

  • 8:00am Fit for Life NOW – Nutrition, Meditation and Exercise NOW with David Otunga (COLORADO ROOM)

Known for his astounding physique, David is a two-time tag-team champion and ranked sixth on WWE’s list of “The Greatest Physiques Of All Time.”  As well as appearing on “Oprah’s Next Chapter” alongside his fiancée, Academy Award Winner, Jennifer Hudson.

Exhibits 8am - Noon

  • 9:00am Breakfast (SHERATON BALLROOM)
  • Presentation of Trail Blazer Award to Captain Louis Freeman, the first pilot chief of a major American commercial carrier- Southwest Airlines
  • Presented by Charles H. DeBow III, son of the late Lieutenant Colonel Charles DeBow Jr., one of the first four Tuskgee Airmen
  • 9:00am Very Interesting People (VIP) Entrepreneur Panel (SHERATON BALLROOM)

Claudia Jordan, Super Model, TV and Radio Host, with appearances on Deal or no Deal and Celebrity Apprentice

J Alexander Martin, has externalized many successful ventures in the fashion industry including the iconic clothing line FUBU –“For Us By Us” – serving as the co-founder and Vice President

Chef Roblé, One of the most recognizable chefs as the star of Bravo’s Chef Roblé & Co.

David Otunga, the only Harvard-educated lawyer, movie star, professional wrestler, reality star, bodybuilder, and TV personality in the world

  • 10:00am International Trade (SHERATON BALLROOM)

Dr. Juan Camilo Cabezas, Camara de Comercio Afro Americana de Colombia Luis Carlos Gongora Playonero, Camara de Comercio Afro Americana de Colombia

  • Presentation of Chamber of the Year Award to Camara de Comercio Afro Americana de Colombia
  • Memorandum of Understanding Signing with Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  • Memorandum of Understanding Signing with Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Seth Adjei-Baah, President of Executive Council, PACCI and President of GCCI
  • 10:00am Young Entrepreneurs “Pass the Torch” Business Plan Competition (MISSOURI ROOM)

Judges:

Chef Roblé

J. Alexander Martin Marc Byers, Rockstar Entertainment

Paige Adabla, Emory University

  • 11:00am Procurement Panel (SHERATON BALLROOM)

Moderator:

Larry Ivory

City of Chicago

Cook County

Central Management Services

Department of Human Services

Noon - NBCC NOW Concludes