The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia
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.
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
Jay Coen Gilbert, Co-Founder, B Lab
The Honorable Jim Kenney, Mayor, City of Philadelphia
Mitch Little, Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Community
Empowerment and Opportunity, City of Philadelphia
PANELISTS:
Donna Allie, President & Founder, Team Clean, Inc.
Emily Bittenbender, Managing Partner, Bittenbender Construction
H. Patrick Clancy, President & CEO, Philadelphia Works
Carol Eggert, Senior Vice President, Military and Veteran Affairs, Comcast
Joanne McFall, Market President, Keystone First
Michael Pearson, President, Union Packaging LLC
Moderators
Sara Lomax Reese, President and CEO, WURD Radio
Jane Von Bergen, Reporter, Philadelphia Inquirer
