Black Canadian National Conference
6:30 - 9pm on Friday June 5th 2015 at Novotel Hotel North York
3 Park Home Avenue, North York. (1 block North of Sheppard Ave. off Yonge) (Parking $3 at Hotel) (By City Centre)
Leadership & Economic Empowerment
PANELIST
Frantz Benjamin
The First Black Canadian in Montreal to be appointed Chairman of the Montreal City Council. Well respected for his record on integrity. An author, a leader who leads by example and a poet. KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr Alvin Curling
The 1st Black speaker of the Ontario legislative assembly and the 1st Black Canadian to hold a Cabinet position. A seasoned diplomat. An advocate for youths and minority issues.WHAT TO EXPECT
Through our involvement we realized our community and political leaders don't know each other, so we planned this conference to help bridge the gap.
A non partisan initiative to steer and inspire our National Leadership direction to the next level. Also "Wealth Creation" focused with ideas on how to work, fund & strategize together. A great opportunity to network, learn and share.
CO-HOST
Tiffany Ford
A School Board Trustee and a successful Entrepreneur. The founder & CEO of a fast growing telecom company, Pepeyee Communications. She's also the founder of Beyond 'at-Risk'.
CO-HOST
Steve Kerr
An author and Inspirational speaker. A city of Brampton Councillor candidate. Also known to be very involved in his community in Peel region and very proud passionate about helping others
PANELIST
Sophia Brown Ramsay
Program Manager @ Black Community Action Network of Peel. Also a Mississauga School Board Candidate and committed to her community.
PANELIST
Garnnet Manning
Youth Advocate, Community Builder, Promoter of Civic Involvement and former Brampton councillor. Committed to helping his community.
PANELIST
Abdul Abdi
Conservative Party candidate for Ottawa West-Nepean. Also a Police officer currently on leave of absence at present & a community champion.
PANELIST
Kevin Junor
Deputy Superitendant (Ontario Corrections) & former Regimental Sergeant Major (Canadian Forces). Loves & supports his community.
PANELIST
Elcho Stewart
President of the Network of Black Business & Professional Women. Also a seasoned financial Expert and very active in the community.
PANELIST
Kevin Erskine (Kombozi)
Mortgage Agent, Real Estate Investor and Finance Coach. A believer in black men who hopes to see black men rise up.
PANELIST
Gregory Hines
Business Owner, Federal Member of Parliament NDP Candidate for Markham - Stouffville. Known to support his peers.
PANELIST
Leo Johnson
Social Entrepreneur and Human Rights Activist. Also very committed to the city of Hamilton and Africa.
PANELIST
Richard Ausar Stewart
Founding President of The Lions Circle, Ontario’s largest black men’s leadership development organization.
PANELIST
Rocco Achampong
A seasoned lawyer and former Toronto Mayoral candidate. Also very commited to the comminuty.
+ June 5 from 6pm
Novotel Hotel at North York
Toronto
Friday June xxth, 20xx
+ Tickets only $xx
+ Conference Pics
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