Community members and small business owners, particularly those who are stakeholders on the Atlantic Corridor, are invited to attend a free and engaging night of possibility thinking about the future of Long Beach and particularly the Atlantic Corridor. The event, which will feature break out discussion sessions that focus on the state of Media and Technology; Small Business Development; Work Force Development; Education Connection; and Art and Culture, will be held on Monday, January 14, 5:00-7:30 p.m. at Hamilton Middle School, 1060 E. 70th Street, Long Beach.
With the assistance of Long Beach movers and shakers, Connected Corridor is hosting this free community event. Barbara Sullivan, a true advocate of small business and a champion community consensus builder, will serve as facilitator. Ms. Sullivan She is presently CEO of a Human Resources and Training consulting firm, Sullivan International Inc., and President of People OneSource a company that specializes in outsourced H.R. and staff development solutions for growing businesses.
“Barbara Sullivan’s commitment to the community is reflected in everything she does, and she will ensure that this is a dynamic, energized discussion,” said Jerry Miller, Connections Project Advisor.
These break out sessions (each participant can choose two) will include:
Media and Technology facilitated by Mike Murray, Director, Government & External Affairs for Long Beach and Southern California for Verizon
Small Business Development, facilitated by Harry Saltzgaver, Executive Editor of Gazette Newspapers
Work Force Development, facilitated by Darick J. Simpson, Executive Director of the Long Beach Community Action Partnership
Education Connection, facilitated by Judy Seal recent Executive Director of the Long Beach Education Foundation, the funds development arm of the Long Beach Unified School District
Art and Culture, facilitated by Antonio Pedro Ruiz, founder and Executive Producer of Really Big Boom Productions
In addition, there will be a slide presentation by Rethinking Long Beach.
All interested individuals must pre-register with Connected Corridor in advance. (Sorry, no walk-ins accepted.) To make reservations, e-mail [email protected] or call (562) 760-8957.