Strategy. Action. Change.
The Equity Summit is a community of leaders. A place of learning. An opportunity for celebration. And, above all, a call to action. The future of our economy depends on how we address equity and inclusion today. As leaders, we must be prepared to drive change within our organizations and throughout our region.
Join us on November 9, 2021, at Equity Summit IV: Strategy. Action. Change. to deepen your personal equity leadership, learn best practices to implement inside your organization, and commit to regional action. This event is presented by Wells Fargo and will be offered in a hybrid format.
Who should attend? Leaders at all levels and from all sectors are welcome, whether you are a DEI practitioner or are new to this work.If you do not have funding at your organization for events such as this and would like to be considered for a scholarship ticket, please email us at beth@stpaulchamber.com.
Event Agenda:
7:30-8:00 AM | Registration, Networking & Light Breakfast
8:00-8:20 AM | Opening Session: The Future of Our Economy Depends on How We Address Equity and Inclusion Today
*B Kyle, President & CEO, St. Paul Area Chamber
*Drinal Foster, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy & Implementation Leader, Wells Fargo
*Duchesne Drew, President of MPR and Board Chair of the St. Paul Area Chamber
8:20-10:00 AM | Opening Session: Our Stories, Ourselves with Penumbra Theatre
10:15-11:15 AM | Breakout Sessions 1: Best Practices for Organizations
* "The Idea" with Robby Callahan Schreiber, Science Museum of Minnesota
*" Hiring Revolution: The Big Picture" with Trina Olson, Team Dynamics
11:30 AM-12:30 PM | Breakout Sessions 2: Best Practices for Organizations
* Increasing Inclusion & Removing Barriers: A Case Study in Health Equity with Bukata Hayes, Blue Cross Blue Shield
* "Hiring Revolution: Tactics & Tools" with Trina Olson, Team Dynamics
12:30-1:00 PM | Networking Break and Lunch Buffet
1:00-2:00 PM | Closing Session: Call to Action - Regional Efforts to Address Equity
*Tawanna Black, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Center for Economic Inclusion
*Tiffani Daniels, Managing Director, Minnesota Business Coalition for Racial Equity
*Ieesha McKinzie Collins, Managing Director, ConnextMSP, GREATER MSP
*Marcus Owens, Executive Director, African American Leadership Forum
*Sally Saba, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Medtronic
We are excited to feature interactive art from Streetcorner Letterpress, a Springboard for the Arts ReadyGo project, at this event. We will also have quiet space, prayer space and a mother's room available. Please ask us at registration if you need help locating any of these spaces.
Please register as soon as possible, and no later than Nov. 2, so we can get accurate headcounts for this hybrid event! Please note: If you are attending this event virtually, we will send you a gift card for lunch.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Program Sponsor: Bush Foundation
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Bremer Bank | Land O'Lakes | Minnesota Vikings | Science Museum of Minnesota | Stinson | Travelers | Treasure Island Resort & Casino | Xcel Energy
Allianz | Anchor Paper Company | Andersen Corporation | Comcast
Gillette Children's | McGough | Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures | Minnesota Wild
Redpath and Company | Securian Financial | Southwest Airlines | SPIRE Credit Union | Taft Law
| University of St. Thomas | U.S. Bank
Host Sponsor: Saint Paul RiverCentre | Visit Saint Paul
We are monitoring the impact of the COVID-19 variant and adjusting our events as needed. Masks will be recommended at this event when not eating or drinking. We will have masks and hand sanitizer on hand. Please stay home if you don’t feel well, if you have symptoms of COVID-19, or if you have been in recent contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19.
Cancellations must be received three days in advance of an event to receive a full refund. Otherwise, substitutions can be made. If related to Covid-19, cancelations can be made at any time for a refund.