Held at Barrington Country Club, this fundraising golf outing attracts more than 90 golfers from more than 25 corporations around Northeast Ohio. It includes an early afternoon shotgun start, lunch, dinner reception, silent auction and contents. Proceeds raised enable The Presidents’ Council Foundation to continue its mission.

Thursday, May 02, 2013 8:00 am – 11:00 am

The world is constantly changing, and in order to keep up and remain influential, you must develop yourself and change with the times. Most people still find themselves struggling with the new. From personal challenges to professional setbacks, some people find change too raw, too uncomfortable, so they resist and climb back into their comfort zone.

Speaker, Raquel Eatmon, will share with you the essential steps to overcoming the challenges associated with change. She will guide an interactive workshop around the following three keys to help you unlock your potential and live a stronger life personally and professionally.
1. Establish a New Belief System
2. Develop New Skills
3. Start New Habits

Change how you feel about change!

Corporate College East

4400 Richmond Road

Warrensville Heights, Ohio 44128

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CLEVELAND – (March 15, 2013)

Rawson, who is a Partner at Jones Day, one of the top legal firms worldwide will lead the board of 22 trustees continuing in The Presidents’ Council Foundation’s mission to provide research and entrepreneurial education in Northeast Ohio’s African-American community.

Rawson is a passionate civic leader, serving the community as past Chairman of the Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education and past Chairman of the Cleveland Initiative for Education.  He currently chairs the Board at Cleveland State University. Rawson earned degrees at Princeton, Oxford, and Harvard and has also served for 20 years on the Board of Trustees at Princeton University, 13 years of which he was the Executive Committee Chairman.

The Presidents’ Council Foundation’s past Chair, Brian Hall, President and CEO of Innogistics and Interim Executive Director for the Commission on Economic Inclusion, was pleased to see Rawson as his successor, “Jones Day has been a tremendous support to The Presidents’ Council Foundation and Bob has always been an experienced and dedicated trustee, serving on our board for the last two years. I am excited to see his fresh vision in moving the foundation forward.” Hall’s term ended in January.

The Presidents’ Council Foundation focuses on three key areas: building relationships and economic opportunities with The Emerging Entrepreneurs Program, cultivating area high school students through the PC Scholars Program and increasing research as it relates to economic development, entrepreneurship, urban education and citizen engagement opportunities.

Rawson addressed shareholders, partners and community members at the recent annual meeting for The Presidents’ Council Foundation stating, “The Presidents’ Council Foundation is vital to the community and the research and educational opportunities we provide stimulate development and growth, not only in the African-American community, but in the broader economy as well. I am honored to be part of this phenomenal organization.”

Rawson term became effective February 7, 2013.

The Presidents’ Council Foundation’s Annual Meeting

Please join us as we recap a great year for The Presidents’ Council Foundation in 2012 and kick off 2013!

During this event we will be announcing our corporate partners for the new year, hearing from some of our PC Scholars and Emerging Entrepreneurs and discussing our plan as we work to achieve greater success in 2013.

In 2013 our efforts will go BEYOND expectations by fervently pursuing more funding opportunities, increasing our research and program initiatives and developing more strategic partnerships.

Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Time: 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Location: The Union Club – 1211 Euclid Avenue, Ballroom, Cleveland, OH 44114
Parking: Valet parking is available, in addition there are several parking garages and street parking surrounding the event location.

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The 2012 SBC will take place at the Kalahari Convention Center, a location that provides attendees with the retreat they need to take a step back to work ON their business instead of IN it. The Center is Ohio’s largest convention facility and features state-of-the-art amenities and more than 200,000 square feet of meeting space. The move to Kalahari also makes it easier for small business owners from areas such as Detroit, Toledo and Columbus to attend… meaning you’ll meet even more people who  you can connect with and learn from.

Are you ready to discover your small business’ path to success?

Keynotes:
Don’t miss the Small Business Convention, the premier small business event in the country. This year the Convention features six national keynote speakers (http://smallbizconvention.com/Program/Keynotes.aspx)!

• Rhonda Kallman: Co-Founder, The Boston Beer Company (maker of Samuel Adams) and female pioneer in the industry.
• Desi Williamson: Inspirational speaker who overcame adversity and found success.
• Kelly McDonald: Multicultural marketing expert and author of How to Market to People Not Like You.
• Jeff Slutsky – Expert in “Street Fighting” – results-oriented, low-cost marketing tactics.
• Dennis Snow – Customer Service Pro who helps organizations create “walk-through-fire” customer loyalty.
• Troy Hazard – Author of Future-Proofing your Business, learn his powerful lessons from the edge.

Learning Labs
Have a question that’s been keeping you up all night?  Look no further than the 2012 Small Business Convention. The event features five hands-on learning labs (http://smallbizconvention.com/Program/learning-labs.aspx) where you can meet one-on-one with an expert in their field.

Learning Labs include:

• Sales & Marketing: Branding experts, Sales Strategists, Social Media Coaching, Marketing Advice
• HR & Legal: HR Coaches, Lawyers
• Personal & Professional Development: Business and Personal Coaches and Consultants
• Technology: Website Development Tips, Database Management
• Finance: QuickBooks, Financial Planning Coaching, Energy Audits

Networking Opportunities:
Looking to build connections, find new business contacts and make new friends?  Look no further than the 2012 Small Business Convention (www.smallbizconvention.com)!

• NASA Plum Brook Kick-Off Event: Start your Small Business Convention experience off right by connecting with other attendees at our Kick-Off Event! Experience the power of NASA at the 6,400-acre remote test installation site, the NASA Plum Brook Station. Attendees will be guided through the facilities and even step inside the world’s largest vacuum chamber, which has tested parts of rockets, Mars landers, space centers and was a filming site for part of the Avengers movie!
• Choose-Your-Own Networking Dinner: Customize your convention experience by choosing the networking dinner that interests you the most. Whether it means making new friends over dinner and drinks, bonding over the thrill of a haunted house, or learning what’s happening in cinema, there is something for everyone!

Last Chance to Register:
Have you registered for the 2012 Small Business Convention? It’s not too late! Don’t miss out on your chance to be part of the premier small business event in the country!