As part of RBC Wealth Management's commitment to diversity and inclusion, RBC WM is hosting a LGBT-focused business networking reception and event, Navigating Your Business through a Sea of Change, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013. The event is in partnership with Windy City Times, Center On Halsted, and the Chicago Area Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. It will take place at the Center On Halstad, 3656 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL.
Agenda:
5:30 - 6:15 Reception
6:15 - 6:30 Welcome and introduction by James (Jim) Elvord, First Vice President, Financial Advisor
6:30 - 7:30 Keynote by Justin Nelson
7:30 - 7:45 Audience Q&A facilitated by James Elvord
Justin Nelson topics:
1) Provide a brief overview of NGLCC (what's going on, what's keeping Justin up at night)
2) Talk about DOMA (i.e., Key facts surrounding it; impacts on businesses - small and large; etc.)
3) Share information about pending Supreme Court decisions and/or other news, issues, or concerns impacting the LGBT community, particularly LGBT-owned businesses.
4) Tips on building strong business relationships with allies.
Justin Nelson is the co-founder and president of the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. Since its inception in 2002, the organization has grown to be the largest LGBT economic advocacy and business development organization in the world.
Prior to launching the NGLCC, Justin was the Director of Federal Affairs and External Relations for the American Academy in Washington, DC. Helping craft and implement the legislative agenda of one of the top medical associations, Justin spent five years fighting for patient & physician rights before Congress. Justin was on the forefront of some of the most contentious healthcare debates in congressional memory.
RBC Wealth Management is Proud to Provide this Opportunity
Please RSVP to James E. Elvord at (312) 559-1738 or james.elvord@rbc.com .