As a supporter of diversity and inclusion efforts in West Michigan, we invite you to partner with us to ensure diverse talent development and retention in the region. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity which will result in a truly sustainable community.
For any questions, please contact Caitlin Townsend Lamb via email at caitlin.townsend@cascadeng.com or call 616.975-4880.
Conference Information
Purpose
This conference is designed and centered for the next generation of leaders. Young professionals of color from the West Michigan area are invited to learn what it takes to be successful in corporate America as a person of color. Presenters will include leaders from the Grand Rapids community, entrepreneurs and nation-wide speakers. Our goal is to have participants leave equipped with knowledge about topics including personal growth, professional development and leadership.
Audience
This conference is designed and intended for young professionals under 40 who identify themselves as a person of color.
Proposed Learning Outcomes:
- As participants work through the day they will gain insight on what they can do to be effective in their current role, and how they can achieve future aspirations
- Create opportunities for professionals of color to learn from those who have achieved success in their careers
- Address and provide strategies to overcome the barriers to success that can or may exist in today’s workplace, specifically for people of color
Sponsorship Levels
Gold Sponsorship Level: $2,500
- Eight (8) registration spots for young professionals of color in your company or scholarships in your company’s name
- Company logo + 100 word description of your company to appear in program
- Logo recognition on conference website and registration page
- Opportunity to provide a prize giveaway
Silver Sponsorship Level: $1,500
- Six (6) registration spots for young professionals of color in your company or scholarships in your company’s name
- Company logo + 50 word description of your company to appear in program
- Logo recognition on conference website and registration page
- Opportunity to provide a prize giveaway
Bronze Sponsorship Level: $1,000
- Two (2) registration spot for young professionals of color in your company or a scholarship in your company’s name
- Company logo to appear on program
- Logo recognition on conference website and registration page
- Opportunity to provide a prize giveaway
Scholarship Sponsor: $100
- Conference support with a registration spot for a young professional of color who applied for financial support to attend
- Name or Company recognition in program and conference website
- Opportunity to provide a prize giveaway