Urban League of Philadelphia
2009 Empowerment Week Gala
Saturday June 6, 2009
Equality in Effect: Building Equal Opportunity Partners
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
1201 Market Street - Philadelphia, PA
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Call us at 215-985-3220, ext. 220, or visit us at www.urbanleaguephila.org for ticket information.
5:30 pm Networking Reception
7:00 pm Dinner Program
9:00 pm Entertainment
10:00 pm Post-Dinner Reception
* Black Tie Affair
Saturday June 6, 2009
Gala Tickets $300/person
Table of Ten $3,000/table
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“Thank you for taking time to view our online auction! Unlike years past, we are going virtual with our auction and will not have a silent auction the night of our gala. If you’re interested in bidding, take some time to peruse the great items we have and, if you’re the top bidder, we will make mutually-convenient arrangements for you to receive your selection(s).”
2009 EMPOWERMENT WEEK
June 1 -- June 6, 2009
THEME: Building Equal Opportunity Partners
PURPOSE: Our inaugural Empowerment Week will highlight Connect 360, a strategy
that focuses on economic advancement and talent development for the African American
community.
Monday, June 1— Empowerment Week Press Conference
10:00 a.m.
Philadelphia City Hall
The official kickoff to Empowerment Week, information on Connect 360 will be shared and recipients of the “Vision Award” and “Spirit of Innovation Award” will be announced.
Wednesday, June 3—Urban League Young Professionals Networking Event “Empower, Envision, Enhance!” presented by State Farm & The Philadelphia Business Journal
6:00 p.m.
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Ten Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA
A networking and information session geared towards developing an entrepreneurial spirit.
Thursday, June 4—Empowerment Seminars
“Opportunity’s Knocking: Empower Yourself to Answer”
Presented by ARAMARK, Jobcircle, KPMG and Southwest Airlines
11 a.m.—2 p.m.
KPMG
1601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
Working professionals as well as those currently seeking jobs can learn about emerging industries, i.e.
green and tech jobs, that might be available to them as more traditional career fields see massive job
losses.
Friday, June 5—CEO Symposium
“The Bottom Line Impact of Diversity & Inclusion”
11:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m.
Comcast Center
1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Philadelphia, PA
An invite-only discussion for CEOs in the region on talent diversity within their respective companies.
Saturday, June 6—Empowerment Week Gala
“Equality in Effect: Building Equal Opportunity Partners”
Presented by Aramark
5:30 p.m.—Networking Reception
7:00 p.m.—Dinner Program
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
An elegant evening with great networking opportunities, we’ll honor the University of Pennsylvania and PRWT Services, Inc. respectively, with the “Vision Award” and “Spirit of Innovation Award” for their commitment to increasing economic inclusion and growth in our region. More than $20,000 in scholarships will be presented to students from the Greater Philadelphia area. Comedian George Wallace will be the featured entertainer.
For more information on Empowerment Week, please call 215-985-3220, ext. 211, or email mlewiswilborn@urbanleaguephila.org.
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