2020 PHL Diversity Business Opportunity Luncheon - Honoring Local Leaders and Highlighting Business Opportunities
Walter Perez weekend morning Co-Anchor for 6abc will serve as our Emcee.
Business and hospitality leaders will gather for the annual Business Opportunity Luncheon, which provides an opportunity for minority business leaders in Philadelphia to connect with meeting and convention decision makers, establish business relationships and benefit economically by the increase in tourism activity around the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
- Connect to valuable opportunities for diverse businesses
- Get access to industry leaders bringing national conventions to Philadelphia
- Learn what you’ll need to know about contracting, exhibiting, and the RFP process
CONVENTION PANEL DISCUSSION
Jonathan D. Lovitz, Senior Vice President National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) will lead the upcoming convention panel featuring:
- Delta Kappa Gamma Society International July 2020
- Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine August 2021
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) July 2022
AWARD PRESENTATION
BRING IT HOME AWARD - Presented to an individual that supports PHL Diversity’s mission by working with the PHLCVB to bring a multicultural convention to Philadelphia.
HONOREE: John Chapman, Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine, Deputy Imperial Potentate
PENNSYLVANIA CONVENTION CENTER DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CHAMPION AWARD - Presented to an individual, business or organization that exemplifies The Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority’s commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.
SPONSORED BY: Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health
HONOREE: Pennsylvania Conference for Women, Laurie Dalton White, Director and Leslie Stiles, President
DIVERSE/MULTICULTURAL BUSINESS AWARD - Presented to a thriving diverse multicultural business that is enhancing the hospitality and tourism community.
SPONSORED BY: Independence Business Alliance (IBA)
HONOREE: MediaCopy, Richard Lee, Owner
WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS AWARD - Presented to a woman-owned business that is enhancing the diversity of the local community and contributing to the visibility of women in the corporate world.
SPONSORED BY: Customers Bank
HONOREE: WURD Radio, Sara Lomax-Reese, President and CEO
NON-PROFIT BUSINESS AWARD - Presented to an individual or organization whose advocacy and community service resulted in a positive impact on our multicultural community while embodying the principles of PHL Diversity.
SPONSORED BY: Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia
HONOREE: National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Philadelphia Chapter, Ping Cao, President
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
Additonal sponsorship opportunities available by contacting Greg DeShields at [email protected]