2008 Diversity & Family Friendly Conference
September 23 & 24
The Centre in Evansville, Indiana
The Evansville-Area Human Resource Association, in conjunction with The Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana, Indiana Minority Supplier Development Council and The Evansville Courier & Press present the 9th Annual Diversity & Family Friendly Conference and Awards Ceremony. This years conference features a wonderful speaker lineup as well as entertainment by Boom Squad. Check back here for an updated agenda as the times are finalized.
Diversity Contests for Children
We are also featuring a few new contests in conjunction with the conference for individuals in grades 3-8 to participate in. The ART CONTEST is for school aged children grades 3-5. The WRITING CONTEST is for children in grades 6-12. More details will be posted soon.
Conference Agenda
Check back often as times and events are finalized for the upcoming event.
9th Annual Diversity Family & Friendly Conference/ Indiana Minority Supplier Development Council Reception @ The Centre
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 “Changing Lives for Tomorrow”
| 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Reception |
| 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Session : Willie Jolley |
| 8:00 PM | Book Signing with Willie Jolley - “A Setback Is A Setup for A Comeback” and “Go Make A Difference” |
9th Annual Diversity Family & Friendly Conference and Awards @ The Centre
Wednesday, September 24th, 2008 “Changing Lives for Tomorrow”
| 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Session : Jane Sanders, Gender Smart Solutions |
| 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Exhibitor & Networking Visits |
| 10:00 AM-11:00 AM | Supplier Diversity 101 |
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Session Kaleidoscope Group-Leadership Engagement - Gloria Woods |
| 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM | Award Ceremony Speaker: Judge Gregory Scott, Ivy Tech |
| Lunchtime Emcee: Mizell Stewart III, Editor, Evansville Courier & Press. Announce Youth Contest Winner | |
| 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM | Exhibitor & Networking Break |
| 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM | Session: The Status of Latino In Indiana- Juana Watson |
| 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Panel Session (A) Education and Diversity Session (B) Minority Supplier Support Session (C) Multiethnic Indiana-Proactive Community Partners |
| 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Networking and Entertainment - Boom Squad |
