Secretary Elaine L. Chao
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Registration Is Now Open!


Opportunity Conference 

October 23, 2008

Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel
9939 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32819



In 2003, 2004, and 2007, U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao hosted national Opportunity Conferences in Washington, D.C. In 2005, Secretary Chao hosted the regional Opportunity Conference in Chicago.  The 2006 Opportunity Conference was held in Philadelphia.  In 2008, the Opportunity Conference will be held in Orlando on October 23.


Celebrating the contributions of the region's Asian Pacific, Hispanic and African American communities, the Opportunity Conference will emphasize key components of economic development and working with federal, state, and local government. Workshop topics will include access to capital, job training, financial literacy, understanding federal procurement opportunities, addressing the needs of workers with limited English proficiency and accessing faith-based and community grants.

REGISTER FOR THE 2008 OPPORTUNITY CONFERENCE!

 


CO-SPONSORS:


                                                    


Partners:


Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities  -  Federal Asian Pacific American Council 

Minority Business Roundtable  -  National Association of Asian American Professionals 

U.S. Asian Business Council  -  SER-Jobs for Progress National, Inc.

United States Hispanic Leadership Institute  -  National Council of La Raza

MANA, A National Latina Organization  -  Cuban American National Council

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.  -  Top Ladies of Distinction Inc.

Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

 







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