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Roadmap for Growth: Exploring Business Engagement in Philadelphia's Schools

29Jan2018
Hosting Organization: 
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
When: 
Monday, January 29, 2018
5:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Where: 
Philadelphia, PA
Girard College | 2101 South College Avenue | Philadelphia, PA 19130
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Beyond charitable investment, a growing number of companies are investing in neighborhood schools through time and talent. These public/private partnerships are yielding expert-led school-based models that are expanding throughout Philadelphia. 

Hear from Chamber members who are leading the way by implementing financial literacy, professional development, and/or skills-training programs in some of Philadelphia’s most distressed neighborhoods. Learn how you can assess and apply your business’ expertise to meet the needs of local schools and families.

FEATURED SPEAKERS:

Jenny Bogoni, Executive Director, Read by 4th 
Dan Fitzpatrick, President, Citizens Bank PA/NJ/DE/NY 
Chekemma J. Fulmore-Townsend, President & CEO, Philadelphia Youth Network
Peter Grollman, Senior Vice-President, External Affairs, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia 
Farah Jimenez, President and CEO, Philadelphia Education Fund 
John R. McConnell, President & Founder, Cristo Rey Philadelphia 
Antonio Romero, Community Schools Coordinator, Kensington Health Sciences Academy 
Susan A. Segal, Regional Director for Community & Foundation Relations, Lincoln Financial Group
Andrew Voudouris, Founder & Executive Marketing Director, Turn5 

How to Register/RSVP: 
Tickets: $35
 

Registration/Cancellation Policy:
Pre-registration is necessary, availability is not guaranteed for walk-ins. Payment is required upon registration/entrance. No refunds will be given one week prior to program/event. Substitutions may be made. Tickets will be held at the door. Reserved seating for tables of 10 only. Please advise your guests that tickets will be held at the door under your company name.