Philadelphia has a wealth of untapped human capital.
At this half-day conference, business leaders will have the opportunity to learn how their peers are recruiting from Philadelphia’s diverse neighborhoods and engaging nontraditional workers to strengthen both their business and their community.
Hear best practices in how to hire, train and retain professionals from this talent pool, including discussions on engaging returning citizens, veterans, working with the immigrant community, neighborhood-based initiatives and onboarding through various TANF training programs.
8:00 AM – Registration, Breakfast & Networking
8:30 AM – Program
Featured Speaker
Jay Coen Gilbert, Co-Founder, B Lab
Panel
Driving Impact from the Inside Out, Bottom Up
Panelists will discuss how they’ve made recruiting nontraditional workers a priority and how they have worked to make this practice part of their corporate culture.
• Carol Eggert, Senior Vice President, Military and Veteran Affairs, Comcast
• Michael Robinson, Director - Community Outreach and Hiring
Temple University
• Nick Bayer, Founder & CEO, Saxbys
• Michael Pearson, President, Union Packaging LLC
Moderated by: Sara Lomax-Reese, President, WURD Radio
10:15 AM – Break
Remarks
The Honorable Jim Kenney, Mayor, City of Philadelphia
Featured Speaker
Mitch Little, Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity, City of Philadelphia
Panel
When Social Impact Meets Bottom-Line: Tests and Triumphs
Panelists will discuss the challenges and successes of recruiting nontraditional workers.
• Donna Allie, President & Founder, Team Clean, Inc.
• Emily Bittenbender, Managing Partner, Bittenbender Construction
• H. Patrick Clancy, President & CEO, Philadelphia Works
• Kenneth D. Penn, CPM, CCIM, President, Community Property Management, Inc.
Moderated by: Jane Von Bergen, Reporter, Philadelphia Inquirer
12:00 PM – Program Closes
This Event is Closed
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Accessibility:
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia strives to create an inclusive and equitable environment for all.
If you have a disability and require accommodations in order to fully participate in this event, please contact us
here at least three business days in advance of the event. You will be contacted by someone from our staff to discuss your specific needs.
Health & Safety Policy:
The Chamber will take precautions to ensure the health & safety of our guests, abiding guidelines set by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) along with state and local laws. By attending, guests assume the risk related to possible exposure. Those who are sick, suspect they have or had COVID, should not attend.
Registration/Cancellation Policy:
Pre-registration is necessary and payment is required upon registration. Walk-ins are not guaranteed entrance. No refunds will be given one week prior to program/event. Substitutions may be made with at least 24-hour notice.
Ticket/Seating Policy:
Tickets are held at the door under company name. Reserved seating for tables purchases only.
Program Link:
For virtual programs, links are sent to pre-registered guests 24 hours prior to program/event via an Outlook calendar invitation.
Attendee Policy:
Chamber programs/events are privately sponsored events with a structured format. No demonstrations or other disruptions will be tolerated. Violation of this policy may result in the attendee's removal from the premises or virtual program/event without refund, in addition to possible legal remedies.
Photo Policy:
Your registration constitutes permission to use photos, audio, and video recording taken of you at the event for promotional purposes in connection with the Chamber and its Councils.