PHL Diversity Business Opportunity Luncheon

All proceeds of the luncheon benefit the Philadelphia chapters of the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality and the Jack P. Ferguson Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Scholarship via the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation

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Mistress of Ceremonies – Loraine Ballard Morrill Director of News and Community Affairs, Philadelphia region, iHeart Media

Moderator – Cherri Gregg Community Affairs Reporter & Flashpoint Host, KYW Newsradio

The “BRING IT HOME” AWARD honoree is Pennsylvania State Senator Vincent J. Hughes

The MINORITY BUSINESS AWARD is sponsored by The Community College of Philadelphia

The MINORITY BUSINESS AWARD honoree is The Philadelphia Tribune

The MINORITY BUSINESS AWARD will be received by Robert W. Bogle

The MINORITY BUSINESS AWARD is sponsored by TD Bank

The NON-PROFIT BUSINESS AWARD honoree is Esperanza

The NON-PROFIT BUSINESS AWARD will be received by Reverend Luis Cortés, Jr.

The NON-PROFIT BUSINESS AWARD is sponsored by Health Partner Plans

The WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS AWARD honoree is Cashman & Associates

The WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS AWARD will be received by Nicole A. Cashman

The WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS AWARD is sponsored by Customers Bank

NETWORKING EVENT & PANEL DISCUSSION
CONNECT to valuable opportunities for diverse businesses
GET ACCESS to industry leaders bringing national conventions to Philadelphia
LEARN what you’ll need to know about contracting, exhibiting, and the RFP process

Loraine Ballard Morrill, Director of News and Community Affairs, Philadelphia region iHeart Media, was Mistress of Ceremonies at this year’s luncheon.

Cherri Gregg, Reporter, with KYW Newsradio 1060 lead a panel discussion with panelists from the National LGBT Bar Association, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

The panelists spoke about the national conventions they are bringing to Philadelphia.

AWARDS PRESENTATION

“BRING IT HOME” AWARD
Presented to individuals that support PHLDiversity’s mission by working with the PHLCVB to bring
a multicultural convention to Philadelphia.

Honoree: Pennsylvania State Senator Vincent J. Hughes; Democratic Chairman of the Senate

MINORITY BUSINESS AWARD
Presented to a thriving minority business that is enhancing the hospitality and tourism community.

Honoree: The Philadelphia Tribune

NON-PROFIT BUSINESS AWARD
Presented to an individual or organization whose advocacy and community service resulted in a positive
impact on our multicultural community while embodying the principles of PHLDiversity.

Honoree: Esperanza

WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS AWARD
Presented to a women-owned business that is enhancing the diversity of the local community and contributing to the visibility of women in the corporate world.

Honoree: Cashman & Associates