The 2021 Closing the Gap Conference is part of GPHCC's R+ initiative and marketing campaign, which seeks to help Latino-Owned Businesses (LOBs) successfully recalibrate, retool and recover from the impact COVID-19 has had in their businesses by providing tools, know-how, and resources that will help them build resiliency so that they may reintegrate in the economy and operate profitable businesses in the 'new normal'.
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DETAILED AGENDA
2021 Conference | August 18, 2021 | 8:30AM - 12:15PM
2021 Conference | August 18, 2021 | 8:30AM - 12:15PM
Additions Daily. Subject to Change.
The safety of our members and guests is our number one priority. GPHCC continues to actively monitor the changing dynamics and local guidelines related to COVID-19 safety protocols.
The safety of our members and guests is our number one priority. GPHCC continues to actively monitor the changing dynamics and local guidelines related to COVID-19 safety protocols.
8:30 - 9:10 AM
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Breakfast & Networking
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9:15 - 10:00 AM
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Conference Plenary & Opening Presentation
Fireside Chat: Meet the Makers (Food Entrepreneurs) Hear and meet local Latino entrepreneurs bringing new products to market. Speakers: - Jennifer Rodriguez, GPHCC - Francisco Garcia, Strivers Whiskey Distillery - Silvia Lucci, LUHV Foods - Radhi Fernandez, FAIYA Foods In addition, See and meet the cohort graduation class ceremony of the KPMG Spark 2021 Bookkeeping Bootcamp |
10:10 - 11:00 AM
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Create Your Company's Digital & Online Presence | Workshop: 1A |
Speakers: Jaime Rafael Rivera Pagan, Founder of Brandgoat 84 Marketing Agency Language: English Best For: Start-Ups / Scaling Businesses Getting Certified as a Minority Vendor/Business | Workshop: 2A |
Speakers: Dayanna Cardenas, Assistant Project Manager at IMC Construction Language: English Best For: Scaling Businesses / Mature Businesses Crece tu Negocio con YouTube (en español) | Workshop: 3A |
Presentador: Sixcia Devine, Technology Educator at Grow with Google Lenguaje: Español Mejor Para: Start-Ups / Negocios en Crecimiento |
11:10 - 12:00 PM
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Scale Up Your Business with the Rockefeller Habits | Workshop: 1B |
The Rockefeller Habits are essentially 10 key habits that provide the best framework to execute a company's long-term business strategy Speakers: Cheryl Beth Kuchler Language: English Best For: Start-Ups / Scaling Businesses / Mature Businesses Business Matchmaking with PAGE | Workshop: 2B |
(PAGE) Philadelphia Anchors for Growth & Equity at the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia Speakers: J'nelle Lawrence Language: English Best For: Scaling Businesses / Mature Businesses Participating Companies & Organizations * - Driscoll Construction - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) More Companies added Daily Developing Your Business Capability Statement | Workshop: 3B |
Speakers: Dayanna Cardenas, Assistant Project Manager at IMC Construction Language: English Best For: Scaling Businesses / Mature Businesses |
12:15 PM
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Conclusion of Conference
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EVENT & SPONSORSHIP CONTACT
Javier Suarez | VP, Strategic Partnerships
jsuarez@GPHCC.org
jsuarez@GPHCC.org