NETWORKING EVENT & PANEL DISCUSSIONCONNECT to valuable opportunities for diverse businessesGET ACCESS to industry leaders bringing national conventions to PhiladelphiaLEARN what you’ll need to know about contracting, exhibiting, and the RFP process Loraine Ballard Morrill, Direction of News and Community Affairs, Philadelphia region iHeart Media, will be our Mistress of Ceremonies at this year’s luncheon. Cherri Gregg, Reporter, with KYW Newsradio 1060 will lead a panel discussion with panelists from the National LGBT Bar Association, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. The panelists will be speaking about the national conventions they are bringing to Philadelphia. AWARDS PRESENTATION“BRING IT HOME” AWARDPresented to individuals that support PHLDiversity’s mission by working with the PHLCVB to bringa multicultural convention to Philadelphia. Honoree: Pennsylvania State Senator Vincent J. Hughes; Democratic Chairman of the Senate MINORITY BUSINESS AWARDPresented to a thriving minority business that is enhancing the hospitality and tourism community. Honoree: The Philadelphia Tribune NON-PROFIT BUSINESS AWARDPresented to an individual or organization whose advocacy and community service resulted in a positiveimpact on our multicultural community while embodying the principles of PHLDiversity. Honoree: Esperanza WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS AWARDPresented to a women-owned business that is enhancing the diversity of the local community and contributing to the visibility of women in the corporate world. Honoree: Cashman & Associates All proceeds of the luncheon benefit the Philadelphia chapters of the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality and the Jack P. Ferguson MPI Scholarship via the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation. Learn more at discoverPHL.com/foundation.
