Economic Recovery Forum - Sat., Oct. 31, 2009 @ JHU
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation presents
Economic Recovery Forum in partnership with Citi
Saturday, October 31, 2009
9:30 am – 2 pm
Featuring
*REP. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS (MD-7),
*ELSIE L. SCOTT, PH.D.
CBCF PRESIDENT & CEO, and
*MARC H. MORIAL
PRESIDENT AND CEO,
NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE
Continental Breakfast & Lunch Will Be Served | FREE PARKING
Charles Commons
Johns Hopkins University
10 E. 33rd St.
Baltimore, MD 21218
(between N. Charles St. and St. Paul St.)
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
SAVE THE DATE
REGISTRATION IS LIMITED!
SESSION TOPICS:
– How Recovery Act Dollars Can Grow Your Small Business
– How Your Small Business Can Access Loans and Federal Contracting Opportunities
– How to Start Your Small Business
FMI, please visit www.cbcfinc.org or call 1.888.353.2437.
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