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2019 Inquirer Corporate Philanthropy Conference & Awards

26Jun2019
Hosting Organization: 
Philadelphia Inquirer and the Lenfest Institute for Journalism
When: 
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
11:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Where: 
Crystal Tea Room, Philadelphia, PA
Crystal Tea Room | 100 East Penn Square | Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Join the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Lenfest Institute for Journalism for the 2019 Corporate Philanthropy Conference & Awards, convening corporate and non-profit leaders for a day of education and inspiration for our community.

Agenda:
11:00 AM Registration and Networking
12:00 PM Welcome remarks by Terry Egger, Publisher & CEO, The Philadelphia Inquirer
12:15 PM Lunch served
12:30 PM Keynote speech by John Middleton, Managing Partner of the Phillies and Philanthropist
12:45 PM Philanthropy's Impact on Business and Society panel discussion led by Erin Arvedlund of The Philadelphia Inquirer
1:15 PM   Awards program recognizing good work

Panel Moderator: Erin Arvelund, The Philadelphia Inquirer
 
Panelists:
  • Deborah O’Brien, Senior Vice President and Corporate Social Responsibility Market Manager for Bank of America. She has been with the bank for 17 years and currently serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Education Fund and on the board of Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania.
  • The Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake, President of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation and Vice President of Community Affairs at Independence Blue Cross. Under her leadership, IBC Foundation has established itself as a philanthropic force. She is an honorary fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and is a spokesperson for the American Heart Association.   
Additional panelist to be announced.
 
Expanded coverage: Sunday, June 23, Sunday Inquirer, Business Section 
How to Register/RSVP: 

Individual tickets: $95 (includes beer/wine and sit-down lunch). 

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