Things to Do Thursday: Detroit Black Expo III

The Detroit Black Expo III is this weekend June 5 - 7 2009

at the Marriott Renaissance Hotel

in Downtown Detroit!

It is one of the largest of its kind in the United States!

 

  

Ken Harris is the President and CEO of the Detroit Black Expo.

Information for this exciting weekend is below:

	National Town Hall Meeting Friday, June 5, 2009 The National Town Hall meeting is in conjunction with the Urban Financial Services Coalition 35th Annual National Conference. The National Town Hall meeting sets the stage for the entire conference featuring the brightest minds, intellectuals and leadership of the black business community. Hosted by the African American Business Alliance - this event raises the awareness and knowledge base of the black community to help encourage and inspire a movement towards economic empowerment throughout the State of Michigan
	Michigan 100 Friday, June 5, 2009 The Michigan 100 will feature Michigan’s top 100 black-owned businesses. The event is in conjunction with First Fridays Detroit "the Premier Business Experience for Networking Professionals" the first Friday of each month. The event features more than 25 exhibitors and hundreds (1 OO’s) of networking professionals looking for additional resources and opportunities.
	Black Wall Street Awards Power Luncheon Saturday, June 6, 2009 The awards luncheon is sure to be exciting as we bring together Detroit’s best and brightest leaders from the civic, nonprofit, government, corporate and media related communities to recognize African American entrepreneurs and our corporate supporters that help continue economic progress in the community.
	Leadership NEXT Saturday, June 6, 2009 "Leaders are made not born" is the theme of this year’s Leadership NEXT program. Youth ages 18-28 throughout metropolitan Detroit will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of leadership required for the 21st Century. Leadership NEXT helps develop, educate and challenge the next generation of leaders with core principles that will lead to eventual success.
	Power Panels Saturday, June 6, 2009 The Power Panels are series industry specific discussions featuring influential panelist and keynote speakers. The Power Panels will be hosted for (1) day of business, motivational and leadership topics designed to empower emerging and established African American business owners. Professionals will share their knowledge and valuable resources on what it takes to start a new business and take your existing business to the next level. Panel discussions will take place ranging from legal, marketing and networking topics.
	Celebrity Black Business Bash Saturday, June 6, 2009 The next generation of leaders get together to put on one of the most anticipated networking events in the City of Detroit linking the wise with the young. This is an event that links the chains of the State of Michigan next influential leadership prepared to assume the role and the torch to be passed. Leadership NEXT host what will be an event of the century featuring live entertainment, networking and match making opportunities.