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Ferguson1000-Reception Program

The document discusses Ferguson 1000's efforts to address economic issues in Ferguson, Missouri through job creation and minority business development. It provides background on the economic challenges facing Ferguson and African Americans nationally, including high unemployment rates. It then outlines Ferguson 1000's focus on three demographic groups: entry-level job seekers needing training; underemployed, educated African Americans seeking career advancement; and African American entrepreneurs, as minority business growth can decrease minority unemployment. It reports Ferguson 1000 was created to address economic woes in Ferguson and the St. Louis region through job and business opportunities.

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A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT | A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY Dave Spence, There are a myriad of problems and solutions to the Ferguson issue. In addition, there are many great people and organi- zations working on the ground with viable solutions. Ferguson 1000 Jobs has placed our focus on the areas of job creation as one of the solutions. We will continue to work with other organizations to address the needs of the community while providing real answers to job creation. One of our initiatives is a focus on technology. As we develop strategies for job creation for Ferguson and surrounding areas, part of the solution should be technology. Granted, the tech industry here is tiny by comparison, but St. Louis is starting to show up in statistics as a growth market. Bu- reau of Labor Statistics numbers confirm that in one key category, computer systems design, Missouri led the nation in percentage growth l. The technology scene in St. Louis is being profiled across the country as an up and coming tech city. We must integrate Ferguson and surrounding areas in this technology growth. There is a direct correlation between Ferguson , Mo. (St. Louis) and technology. Many African Americans who grew up in St. Louis, got a good education, secured good jobs at McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing), General Motors, Chrysler, Emerson Electric (Technology companies) or elsewhere, and are better off economically, moved into various suburban communities in North St. Louis County — Normandy, Florissant, Bellefontaine Neighbors, Jennings, Berkeley. Dellwood and elsewhere. This illustrates how technology jobs contributed to our economy and stable neighborhoods. Technology jobs and training with an emphasis on inclusion will not only benefit the African American community but our St. Louis region as a whole as new products and a more tech- nological workforce is developed. Technology isn’t the only answer for Ferguson, but it integrates all parts of our lives. This is simply one step in the positive direction for growth in Ferguson and our entire region. We have the opportunity to change the face of the bad press that our city has seen over the last 3 months. We will continue with your help to target those companies that want to help rebuild Ferguson and surrounding communities through jobs in all facets of the industry, especially those in technology. Dave Spence CEO Ferguson 1000
A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT | A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT Y COLLEGE | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Opening Prayer Pastor Richard Jackson Musical Performance Thurro Rootz/ Music / Rap - Mike Brown Introduction of MC Darius Chapman, Manager of Field Operations, License Collector’s Office and 100 Black Men Welcoming Remarks Dr. Dwan J. Warmack, President Harris Stowe State College Sable Jones, Director of Diversity, City of St. Louis Councilwoman Hazel Erby, St. Louis County Council District 1 Ferguson 1000 Visionaries Dave Spence, CEO, Legacy Pharmaceuticals Dr. Lance McCarthy, COO, Ferguson 1000 Ferguson 1000 Hire’ Herta M. Shikapwashya - V.P Workforce Develop- ment, Urban League of St. Louis Pastor Leroy Gill, Jubilee Community Church Legacy Hires (25 Transportation to 25 Jobs) Public Private Partnerships Stacey Fowler, Adult Services Manager, SLATE Maurice Burns, Ferguson Claims Manager, Centene Blacks in Technology Rachael L. Hankerson, CEO International Proof Systems, LLC Chris Motley, CEO, Better Weekdays- HR Algorithms Jaylen D. Bledsoe, CEO, Bledsoe Technologies Phyllis W. Newhouse, CEO, Xtreme Solutions, Inc. Minority Job Creation Strategies Dr. Marvin Carr- Policy Advisor, White House Office of Science and Technology Keynotes Jeff Hoffman- Founder Priceline Michael Gallagher, Managing Director Accenture Presentation of Awards Dave Spence & Dr. Lance McCarthy Closing Remarks Reception and Table Top Discussion Program
A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT | A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY Dr. Marvin Carr Policy Advisor to the Chief Technology Officer of the United States of America The White House Advise the Chief Technology Officer of the United States of America on matters ranging from technical and research related topics in sys- tems and electrical engineering to the educational psychology literature and research in STEM education. Enhancing the focus of American Science and Technology Policy by including more Americans traditionally left out of this ecosystem, my role in the White House is to ground Presidential STEM initiatives in diversity and inclusion approaches whole grounding White House Diversity and access programs for those Americans on the Margins in STEM an innovation principles STEM Education, Diversity & Innovation Policy Background Systems Engineer, Project Manager and STEM Education researcher and advocate with over eight years of experience in STEM education and innovation, software design and systems engineering. Several leadership experiences that include sitting on the national and international board of directors of two (2) organizations. An educational experience based in a comprehensive electrical engineering background has assisted with proficien- cies in system architecture development, project management, engineering education, system modeling and simulation, project cost and schedule maintenance, educational as- sessment, and algorithm development. Advanced understanding and past implementa- tions of the Department of Defense Architecture Framework, UML, and INCOSE systems engineer standards have led to the completion of several successful projects. A celebrat- ed scholar in the field of STEM education and a Bill Gates Millennium Scholars Program and GEM Fellow.
A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT | A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT Y COLLEGE | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Jeff Hoffman Founder of Priceline Hoffman is a successful entrepreneur, proven CEO, world- wide motivational speaker, Hollywood film producer, and a producer of a Grammy winning jazz album in 2015. In his career, he has been the founder of multiple startups, he has been the CEO of both public and private companies, and he has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known companies, including Priceline.com. uBid.com, CTI, ColorJar, and more. Today Jeff serves on the boards of companies in the US, Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia. He supports entrepreneurs and small businesses on a worldwide basis, serving on the global board of directors of Global Entrepreneurship Week (supporting entre- preneurship in over 130 countries), the US State Department’s GIST program (Global Innovation through Science and Technology, working in 49 emerging nations), the APEC Startup Initiative (the Asia Pacific Economic Council’s 21-member nation association), and many others. He supports the White House, the State Department, the United Nations, and similar organizations internationally on economic growth initiatives and entrepre- neurship programs. Michael Gallagher Managing Director within Accenture’s IT Strategy, Pharma/Life Sciences practice. I am currently a member of our Pharm/Life Science IT Strat- egy Leadership team. I am also the Location Managing Di- rector of the Accenture St. Louis Office since 2008. Over past 10 year have been responsible for initiating over $500M in new sales and revenue. Past client roles have included Client Account Lead for Monsanto, Express Scripts, Centene, and Technology Account Lead (TAL) for Johnson & Johnson. Other clients I have served as ei- ther Client Account Lead (CAL) or Delivery/Engagement lead include CVS Health, BCBS Minnesota, United Health Group, BCBS Florida, Correctional Medical, Anheuser-Busch, and Radiometer Medical.
A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT | A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY The Ferguson 1000 Report Card “You can NOT solve economic problems with social solutions” Dr. E. Lance McCarthy, COO Ferguson 1000 While the world watched Ferguson, Mo in August of 2014 and a year later, it is useful to examine how this inner-ring suburb is emblematic of many unfortunate economic trends in America. In 2010, the town was more than 67 percent African-American, a demographic particularly hit hard not only by the Great Recession but by disruptions with a longer arc. As of July, the national unemployment rate for African-Americans was 12.2 percent. For those aged 16 to 19, it was a staggering 36.8 percent (a year earlier, it had been 42.9 percent). For whites, the comparable numbers in July 2014 were 5.6 percent and 18.9 percent. While economists may be searching for definitive answers, some historical facts present themselves. St. Louis is a classic example of a city that experienced massive white flight, going from 857,000 in 1950 to 318,000 last year. St. Louis County went from rural and small towns to suburbia. A few suburbs, such as Ferguson, lat- er attracted African-Americans. Like all Midwest metros, St. Louis also suffered as factories closed, work was sent offshore and local companies were lost to mergers. The jobs that once provided a ladder up for minorities — when discrimination was not prevalent — went away. Public transportation wasn’t adequate between poor areas and job centers. Ferguson 1000 was created to address the economic woes of Ferguson and the entire St. Louis region. We knew by creating a platform of job creation and minority business development, we would strike a chord with all who wanted a better region for our children. We decided to work on 3 areas of demographics. The first being the “Entry Level” person who needs job readiness training and assistance in gaining employment. Second, we focused on the “Underemployed”, who is the educated Af- rican American who needs assistance in navigating upward mobility in their career. Lastly, we focused on the “African American Entrepreneur”. Statistics say that growth in minority businesses will help decrease minority unemployment. Now 100 corporate and community partners, 1000 jobs posted, over 200 people placed, we believe we have made an impact in the economics of Ferguson and the entire St. Louis region. We thank all of those who have supported our initiative and look forward to having long term impact.
A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT | A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT Y COLLEGE | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Ferguson 1000 Report Card Ferguson 1000 Goes to Harvard to Share Economic Development Solutions Ferguson 1000 Partners with the White House Ferguson 1000 Partners with Technology Billionaire Ferguson 1000 Partners with the World’s Largest Consulting Firm Ferguson 1000 Partners with Government/ SLATE for Job Creation Ferguson 1000 Partners with Uber to Create Jobs in St. Louis Ferguson 1000 Partners with Claim Academy for CODING Classes Ferguson 1000 Partners with COGIC 40,000 Convention Attendees Job Fair Ferguson 1000 Partners with Minority Business Associations t Ferguson 1000 Partners in Global Hack A Thon Ferguson 1000 Creates Hire on the Spot Disrupts Job Fair Model Ferguson 1000 Develops Minority Business Mentor Program Ferguson 1000 Develops “Wish List” on Policy for the State of Missouri Ferguson 1000 Discusses Expansion to Other Cities “20 Cites by 2020” Ferguson 1000 Creates Job Readiness Training Before Hiring Event Ferguson 1000 Creates Job Field Trips Ferguson 1000 Gives Plastic to Ferguson Businesses to Take Down Plywood Windows Ferguson 1000 Offers Nearly 1000 Job Opportunities from Corporate Partners Ferguson 1000 Gets 100 People Hired on the Spot Ferguson 1000 Feeds 3,500 people in Ferguson with Convoy of Hope Ferguson 1000 Host Urban League Save Our Son’s Graduation Ferguson 1000 Host Meeting at Launchcode Ferguson 1000 Hosts Meeting at Emerson Ferguson 1000 Hosts Meeting at Nike Ferguson 1000 Hosts Meeting at Legacy Pharmaceutical Ferguson 1000 Supports the Heal Our City Concert in Ferguson Ferguson 1000 Supports the National Youth Summit Ferguson 1000 Sponsors Pastors Luncheon Ferguson 1000 Sponsors “Faith, Finance and Technology “ Workshop Ferguson 1000 Supports Business Journal “State of the City” Ferguson 1000 Supports Legislation to Decrease Municipality - Traffic Tickets Ferguson 1000 Supports St. Louis Intern Summer Technology Entrepreneurship Camp Ferguson 1000 Support T-Rex in Technology and Minority Business Development Ferguson 1000 Supports the New Ferguson Boys and Girls Club
A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT | A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY Xtreme Solutions is an information technology services and solutions provider that is passionate about helping our clients become more innovative and efficient through the application of the latest information technologies. We analyze business processes and design and imple- ment secure, integrated information management systems and services which comply with applicable regulations using our proven business process engineering, modeling techniques, and enterprise architecture methodologies. Currently, Vincent leads the North America IT Supply Chain at Monsanto. headquartered in St. Louis, Monsanto is a Fortune 500 leader in global Agricultural Sciences. His organization is responsible for the delivering solutions that help deliver over $4.5 billion in revenue in the seed and crop protection business. Vincent R. Shorter Senior Director, North America IT Supply Chain Monsanto Company Abe Aedewale, PE & Nicole Adewale, Leed AP / ABNA Engineering Phyllis W. Newhouse, President &CEO Xtreme Solutions – Cyber Security The Aedewale’ are veterans of eighteen years, delivering engineering and sur- veying services all over the United States. As experienced professionals they knit together the disciplines of mapping, geodetic and engineering surveying, using conventional surveying systems, GPS systems, geographic and land information systems (GIS/LIS), and most recently ground-based 3D High Definition LIDAR Laser Scanning.
A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT | A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT Y COLLEGE | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Travis’s accelerated mindset has exceedingly allowed him to work with more than 400 startups in California and St. Louis; using innovation and entrepreneurship to drive community and economic development. Travis is a co-founder of both 59DaysOfCode and Global Hack. These competitions are creators of community and help identify talent and creates the relationships that drive the innovation economy. Travis hosts a monthly Boozestorm- ing session that encourages people to drink outside the box and change the world one sip at a time. Kerwin a highly motivated IT leader, upstarts a newly formed privately held entertainment and technology (Entech) with a PMO directive , driven by a converged content media strategy that engages in digital, visual, recorded and analytical social strategies that will have a measurable impact on the future of entertainment within a global economy Charmaine has served on the board of the Missouri Children’s Trust Fund since 2010. She joined Innovative Technology Educa- tion Fund on July 7, 2014 and is looking forward to advancing innovation in technology by funding school-based projects in the Greater Saint Louis Metropolitan area. Executive Director at Venture Cafe - St. Louis Co-Founder Global Hack Kerwin F. Stanley Chief Executive Officer at PMAD - People Making a Difference Charmaine Smith Executive Director of the Innova- tive Technology Education Fund
A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT | A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY Dr. Cheryl Watkins-Moore, MBA leads BioSTL’s Bio- science Inclusion Initiative. Our mission is to strengthen the region’s bioscience ecosystem by identifying and supporting women and minority professionals interested in starting a new business, expanding their current one or providing their professional services to the bioscience industry. International PROOF Systems, LLC (IPS) was founded in 2010 as a start-up and registered with the state of Missouri in 2013. International PROOF Systems (IPS) has a mission to improve current processes through advanced technology, of which we are currently improving the process of validating auto insurance, vehicle registration, and improving the time that it takes to locate a vehicle in the instance of an emergency, through the world’s first computerized license plate, known as PROOF Smart Tags. Better Weekdays was founded in December 2011 based on the philosophy that if people are prepared and au- thentic, access is the key to enabling an enriching career journey. The technical platform is a mobile job-matching platform that makes college career centers 50% more ef- ficient by generating personalized job leads for students/ grads, and tracking engagement to make employment verification easier. Our company engages with career centers to build a powerful, easy to use, well-integrated set of applications that serves colleges by preparing stu- dents for the job search and providing access to the most compatible employers. Dr. Cheryl Watkins-Moore, Director, Bioscience & Entrepre- neurial Inclusion, BioSTL. Rachel L. Hankerson, MBA CEO at International PROOF Systems, LLC Chris Motley, Founder CEO Better Weekdays
A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT | A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT Y COLLEGE | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Driven by ingenuity , technology and humor, at age 12 to the credibly age of 16, Jaylen now commands over a 150 contractors, and has taken his tech startup into a global enterprise worth over 3.5 million dollars. His expertise and success is multifaceted and includes start-up businesses, brand & business development, Venture Capital Funding, di- rect marketing platform development and implementation, entrepreneurship, and increasing revenue streams. Foxworth’ s demonstrable valuations encompasses twenty years of experience in technology commercialization and innovative initiatives, as seen both domestically and abroad. He is regarded as a national leader and pioneer in the area of commercializing technology and intellectual property services. The Biome, a unique and innovative K-8 charter school located in the Central West End geared toward the next generation – one that offers customized, project based and student-centered learning opportunities with an em- phasis on growth mindset and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) education. The Biome charter school creates a balanced learning ecosystem in which teachers work together with students to cultivate a growth mindset as they discover their unique gifts, talents and interests. Jaylen D. Bledsoe Founder and CEO Bledsoe Technologies, Jaylen D, Bledsoe Global Group Founding President and CEO of The Biome A Youth Learning Center (YLC) STEAM School. Maurice Foxworth Principal at Innovation Works
A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT | A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY Ayeni, is known for harnessing the power of word-of- mouth marketing by integrating digital applications. The company has engaged with over 250 branded restaurants as a shared growth model increase their revenues. Some of the brands include PJ Clarke’s, Tap House Grill, Le Peep Café and Pub, Robust Wine Bar, Scrambled Diner, Morgan’s, Kroll’s South Loop, Golden Nugget, Brunch Café, Jam ‘n Jelly, Homer’s, Katie’s Kitchen, and many others. A featured mobile market- ing campaign delivered an 11% increase in revenue and was highlighted by MarketingProf.com. Harlan’s management style embraces the mindset required to position a talented infrastructure of minority talent entrenched in supporting the future of technological analytics. As a leader he enforces a winning performance of excellence, which strategically aligns a diverse pool of tech talent needed to meet corporate diversity initiatives. Founded in 2002, TurnGroup Technologies, LLC pri- mary objective is to provide integrated and cost-ef- fective business information solutions to small business- es, governments and not-for-profit corporations. Our technological services include Network design and de- ployment, technical support, hardware and software procurement, social media management, information technology consulting, and website development. Harlan Hodge Manager Midwest Region INROADS Ola Ayeni Founder Claim Academy and Chief Idea Officer Eateria Artis Keith Turner, MBA CEO, TurnGroup Technologies, LLC.
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A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT | A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT Y COLLEGE | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Entrepreneurship at First-Ever White House Demo Day WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama will host the first-ever White House Demo Day focused on inclusive entrepreneurship, wel- coming startup founders from diverse walks of life and from across the country to showcase their innovations. The President will an- nounce new public- and private-sector commitments that promise to provide more Americans with the opportunity to pursue their bold, game-changing ideas. America’s entrepreneurial economy is the envy of the world. But, we need to do more to make sure that we are tapping our full entrepre- neurial potential – drawing on talented Americans from all back- grounds and locations. Just three percent of America’s venture capital-backed startups are led by women, and only around one percent are led by African-Americans. At present, only about four percent of U.S.-based venture capital inves- tors are women. And, capital for innovative startups is predominantly available in just a few places, making high-growth business creation a challenge outside of a handful of metro hubs. To maintain our lead as the best place on the planet to start and scale a great company, we must ensure that vibrant startup ecosystems emerge in every corner of America, and that all Americans, including those underrepresented in entrepreneurship like women and people of color, are both encouraged and able to fully contribute their entrepreneurial talents.
Ferguson1000-Reception Program

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Ferguson1000-Reception Program

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    A HIRE POWERHIRING EVENT | A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY Dave Spence, There are a myriad of problems and solutions to the Ferguson issue. In addition, there are many great people and organi- zations working on the ground with viable solutions. Ferguson 1000 Jobs has placed our focus on the areas of job creation as one of the solutions. We will continue to work with other organizations to address the needs of the community while providing real answers to job creation. One of our initiatives is a focus on technology. As we develop strategies for job creation for Ferguson and surrounding areas, part of the solution should be technology. Granted, the tech industry here is tiny by comparison, but St. Louis is starting to show up in statistics as a growth market. Bu- reau of Labor Statistics numbers confirm that in one key category, computer systems design, Missouri led the nation in percentage growth l. The technology scene in St. Louis is being profiled across the country as an up and coming tech city. We must integrate Ferguson and surrounding areas in this technology growth. There is a direct correlation between Ferguson , Mo. (St. Louis) and technology. Many African Americans who grew up in St. Louis, got a good education, secured good jobs at McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing), General Motors, Chrysler, Emerson Electric (Technology companies) or elsewhere, and are better off economically, moved into various suburban communities in North St. Louis County — Normandy, Florissant, Bellefontaine Neighbors, Jennings, Berkeley. Dellwood and elsewhere. This illustrates how technology jobs contributed to our economy and stable neighborhoods. Technology jobs and training with an emphasis on inclusion will not only benefit the African American community but our St. Louis region as a whole as new products and a more tech- nological workforce is developed. Technology isn’t the only answer for Ferguson, but it integrates all parts of our lives. This is simply one step in the positive direction for growth in Ferguson and our entire region. We have the opportunity to change the face of the bad press that our city has seen over the last 3 months. We will continue with your help to target those companies that want to help rebuild Ferguson and surrounding communities through jobs in all facets of the industry, especially those in technology. Dave Spence CEO Ferguson 1000
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    A HIRE POWERHIRING EVENT | A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT Y COLLEGE | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Opening Prayer Pastor Richard Jackson Musical Performance Thurro Rootz/ Music / Rap - Mike Brown Introduction of MC Darius Chapman, Manager of Field Operations, License Collector’s Office and 100 Black Men Welcoming Remarks Dr. Dwan J. Warmack, President Harris Stowe State College Sable Jones, Director of Diversity, City of St. Louis Councilwoman Hazel Erby, St. Louis County Council District 1 Ferguson 1000 Visionaries Dave Spence, CEO, Legacy Pharmaceuticals Dr. Lance McCarthy, COO, Ferguson 1000 Ferguson 1000 Hire’ Herta M. Shikapwashya - V.P Workforce Develop- ment, Urban League of St. Louis Pastor Leroy Gill, Jubilee Community Church Legacy Hires (25 Transportation to 25 Jobs) Public Private Partnerships Stacey Fowler, Adult Services Manager, SLATE Maurice Burns, Ferguson Claims Manager, Centene Blacks in Technology Rachael L. Hankerson, CEO International Proof Systems, LLC Chris Motley, CEO, Better Weekdays- HR Algorithms Jaylen D. Bledsoe, CEO, Bledsoe Technologies Phyllis W. Newhouse, CEO, Xtreme Solutions, Inc. Minority Job Creation Strategies Dr. Marvin Carr- Policy Advisor, White House Office of Science and Technology Keynotes Jeff Hoffman- Founder Priceline Michael Gallagher, Managing Director Accenture Presentation of Awards Dave Spence & Dr. Lance McCarthy Closing Remarks Reception and Table Top Discussion Program
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    A HIRE POWERHIRING EVENT | A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY Dr. Marvin Carr Policy Advisor to the Chief Technology Officer of the United States of America The White House Advise the Chief Technology Officer of the United States of America on matters ranging from technical and research related topics in sys- tems and electrical engineering to the educational psychology literature and research in STEM education. Enhancing the focus of American Science and Technology Policy by including more Americans traditionally left out of this ecosystem, my role in the White House is to ground Presidential STEM initiatives in diversity and inclusion approaches whole grounding White House Diversity and access programs for those Americans on the Margins in STEM an innovation principles STEM Education, Diversity & Innovation Policy Background Systems Engineer, Project Manager and STEM Education researcher and advocate with over eight years of experience in STEM education and innovation, software design and systems engineering. Several leadership experiences that include sitting on the national and international board of directors of two (2) organizations. An educational experience based in a comprehensive electrical engineering background has assisted with proficien- cies in system architecture development, project management, engineering education, system modeling and simulation, project cost and schedule maintenance, educational as- sessment, and algorithm development. Advanced understanding and past implementa- tions of the Department of Defense Architecture Framework, UML, and INCOSE systems engineer standards have led to the completion of several successful projects. A celebrat- ed scholar in the field of STEM education and a Bill Gates Millennium Scholars Program and GEM Fellow.
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    A HIRE POWERHIRING EVENT | A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT Y COLLEGE | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Jeff Hoffman Founder of Priceline Hoffman is a successful entrepreneur, proven CEO, world- wide motivational speaker, Hollywood film producer, and a producer of a Grammy winning jazz album in 2015. In his career, he has been the founder of multiple startups, he has been the CEO of both public and private companies, and he has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known companies, including Priceline.com. uBid.com, CTI, ColorJar, and more. Today Jeff serves on the boards of companies in the US, Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia. He supports entrepreneurs and small businesses on a worldwide basis, serving on the global board of directors of Global Entrepreneurship Week (supporting entre- preneurship in over 130 countries), the US State Department’s GIST program (Global Innovation through Science and Technology, working in 49 emerging nations), the APEC Startup Initiative (the Asia Pacific Economic Council’s 21-member nation association), and many others. He supports the White House, the State Department, the United Nations, and similar organizations internationally on economic growth initiatives and entrepre- neurship programs. Michael Gallagher Managing Director within Accenture’s IT Strategy, Pharma/Life Sciences practice. I am currently a member of our Pharm/Life Science IT Strat- egy Leadership team. I am also the Location Managing Di- rector of the Accenture St. Louis Office since 2008. Over past 10 year have been responsible for initiating over $500M in new sales and revenue. Past client roles have included Client Account Lead for Monsanto, Express Scripts, Centene, and Technology Account Lead (TAL) for Johnson & Johnson. Other clients I have served as ei- ther Client Account Lead (CAL) or Delivery/Engagement lead include CVS Health, BCBS Minnesota, United Health Group, BCBS Florida, Correctional Medical, Anheuser-Busch, and Radiometer Medical.
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    A HIRE POWERHIRING EVENT | A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY The Ferguson 1000 Report Card “You can NOT solve economic problems with social solutions” Dr. E. Lance McCarthy, COO Ferguson 1000 While the world watched Ferguson, Mo in August of 2014 and a year later, it is useful to examine how this inner-ring suburb is emblematic of many unfortunate economic trends in America. In 2010, the town was more than 67 percent African-American, a demographic particularly hit hard not only by the Great Recession but by disruptions with a longer arc. As of July, the national unemployment rate for African-Americans was 12.2 percent. For those aged 16 to 19, it was a staggering 36.8 percent (a year earlier, it had been 42.9 percent). For whites, the comparable numbers in July 2014 were 5.6 percent and 18.9 percent. While economists may be searching for definitive answers, some historical facts present themselves. St. Louis is a classic example of a city that experienced massive white flight, going from 857,000 in 1950 to 318,000 last year. St. Louis County went from rural and small towns to suburbia. A few suburbs, such as Ferguson, lat- er attracted African-Americans. Like all Midwest metros, St. Louis also suffered as factories closed, work was sent offshore and local companies were lost to mergers. The jobs that once provided a ladder up for minorities — when discrimination was not prevalent — went away. Public transportation wasn’t adequate between poor areas and job centers. Ferguson 1000 was created to address the economic woes of Ferguson and the entire St. Louis region. We knew by creating a platform of job creation and minority business development, we would strike a chord with all who wanted a better region for our children. We decided to work on 3 areas of demographics. The first being the “Entry Level” person who needs job readiness training and assistance in gaining employment. Second, we focused on the “Underemployed”, who is the educated Af- rican American who needs assistance in navigating upward mobility in their career. Lastly, we focused on the “African American Entrepreneur”. Statistics say that growth in minority businesses will help decrease minority unemployment. Now 100 corporate and community partners, 1000 jobs posted, over 200 people placed, we believe we have made an impact in the economics of Ferguson and the entire St. Louis region. We thank all of those who have supported our initiative and look forward to having long term impact.
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    A HIRE POWERHIRING EVENT | A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT Y COLLEGE | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Ferguson 1000 Report Card Ferguson 1000 Goes to Harvard to Share Economic Development Solutions Ferguson 1000 Partners with the White House Ferguson 1000 Partners with Technology Billionaire Ferguson 1000 Partners with the World’s Largest Consulting Firm Ferguson 1000 Partners with Government/ SLATE for Job Creation Ferguson 1000 Partners with Uber to Create Jobs in St. Louis Ferguson 1000 Partners with Claim Academy for CODING Classes Ferguson 1000 Partners with COGIC 40,000 Convention Attendees Job Fair Ferguson 1000 Partners with Minority Business Associations t Ferguson 1000 Partners in Global Hack A Thon Ferguson 1000 Creates Hire on the Spot Disrupts Job Fair Model Ferguson 1000 Develops Minority Business Mentor Program Ferguson 1000 Develops “Wish List” on Policy for the State of Missouri Ferguson 1000 Discusses Expansion to Other Cities “20 Cites by 2020” Ferguson 1000 Creates Job Readiness Training Before Hiring Event Ferguson 1000 Creates Job Field Trips Ferguson 1000 Gives Plastic to Ferguson Businesses to Take Down Plywood Windows Ferguson 1000 Offers Nearly 1000 Job Opportunities from Corporate Partners Ferguson 1000 Gets 100 People Hired on the Spot Ferguson 1000 Feeds 3,500 people in Ferguson with Convoy of Hope Ferguson 1000 Host Urban League Save Our Son’s Graduation Ferguson 1000 Host Meeting at Launchcode Ferguson 1000 Hosts Meeting at Emerson Ferguson 1000 Hosts Meeting at Nike Ferguson 1000 Hosts Meeting at Legacy Pharmaceutical Ferguson 1000 Supports the Heal Our City Concert in Ferguson Ferguson 1000 Supports the National Youth Summit Ferguson 1000 Sponsors Pastors Luncheon Ferguson 1000 Sponsors “Faith, Finance and Technology “ Workshop Ferguson 1000 Supports Business Journal “State of the City” Ferguson 1000 Supports Legislation to Decrease Municipality - Traffic Tickets Ferguson 1000 Supports St. Louis Intern Summer Technology Entrepreneurship Camp Ferguson 1000 Support T-Rex in Technology and Minority Business Development Ferguson 1000 Supports the New Ferguson Boys and Girls Club
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    A HIRE POWERHIRING EVENT | A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY Xtreme Solutions is an information technology services and solutions provider that is passionate about helping our clients become more innovative and efficient through the application of the latest information technologies. We analyze business processes and design and imple- ment secure, integrated information management systems and services which comply with applicable regulations using our proven business process engineering, modeling techniques, and enterprise architecture methodologies. Currently, Vincent leads the North America IT Supply Chain at Monsanto. headquartered in St. Louis, Monsanto is a Fortune 500 leader in global Agricultural Sciences. His organization is responsible for the delivering solutions that help deliver over $4.5 billion in revenue in the seed and crop protection business. Vincent R. Shorter Senior Director, North America IT Supply Chain Monsanto Company Abe Aedewale, PE & Nicole Adewale, Leed AP / ABNA Engineering Phyllis W. Newhouse, President &CEO Xtreme Solutions – Cyber Security The Aedewale’ are veterans of eighteen years, delivering engineering and sur- veying services all over the United States. As experienced professionals they knit together the disciplines of mapping, geodetic and engineering surveying, using conventional surveying systems, GPS systems, geographic and land information systems (GIS/LIS), and most recently ground-based 3D High Definition LIDAR Laser Scanning.
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    A HIRE POWERHIRING EVENT | A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT Y COLLEGE | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Travis’s accelerated mindset has exceedingly allowed him to work with more than 400 startups in California and St. Louis; using innovation and entrepreneurship to drive community and economic development. Travis is a co-founder of both 59DaysOfCode and Global Hack. These competitions are creators of community and help identify talent and creates the relationships that drive the innovation economy. Travis hosts a monthly Boozestorm- ing session that encourages people to drink outside the box and change the world one sip at a time. Kerwin a highly motivated IT leader, upstarts a newly formed privately held entertainment and technology (Entech) with a PMO directive , driven by a converged content media strategy that engages in digital, visual, recorded and analytical social strategies that will have a measurable impact on the future of entertainment within a global economy Charmaine has served on the board of the Missouri Children’s Trust Fund since 2010. She joined Innovative Technology Educa- tion Fund on July 7, 2014 and is looking forward to advancing innovation in technology by funding school-based projects in the Greater Saint Louis Metropolitan area. Executive Director at Venture Cafe - St. Louis Co-Founder Global Hack Kerwin F. Stanley Chief Executive Officer at PMAD - People Making a Difference Charmaine Smith Executive Director of the Innova- tive Technology Education Fund
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    A HIRE POWERHIRING EVENT | A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY Dr. Cheryl Watkins-Moore, MBA leads BioSTL’s Bio- science Inclusion Initiative. Our mission is to strengthen the region’s bioscience ecosystem by identifying and supporting women and minority professionals interested in starting a new business, expanding their current one or providing their professional services to the bioscience industry. International PROOF Systems, LLC (IPS) was founded in 2010 as a start-up and registered with the state of Missouri in 2013. International PROOF Systems (IPS) has a mission to improve current processes through advanced technology, of which we are currently improving the process of validating auto insurance, vehicle registration, and improving the time that it takes to locate a vehicle in the instance of an emergency, through the world’s first computerized license plate, known as PROOF Smart Tags. Better Weekdays was founded in December 2011 based on the philosophy that if people are prepared and au- thentic, access is the key to enabling an enriching career journey. The technical platform is a mobile job-matching platform that makes college career centers 50% more ef- ficient by generating personalized job leads for students/ grads, and tracking engagement to make employment verification easier. Our company engages with career centers to build a powerful, easy to use, well-integrated set of applications that serves colleges by preparing stu- dents for the job search and providing access to the most compatible employers. Dr. Cheryl Watkins-Moore, Director, Bioscience & Entrepre- neurial Inclusion, BioSTL. Rachel L. Hankerson, MBA CEO at International PROOF Systems, LLC Chris Motley, Founder CEO Better Weekdays
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    A HIRE POWERHIRING EVENT | A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT Y COLLEGE | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Driven by ingenuity , technology and humor, at age 12 to the credibly age of 16, Jaylen now commands over a 150 contractors, and has taken his tech startup into a global enterprise worth over 3.5 million dollars. His expertise and success is multifaceted and includes start-up businesses, brand & business development, Venture Capital Funding, di- rect marketing platform development and implementation, entrepreneurship, and increasing revenue streams. Foxworth’ s demonstrable valuations encompasses twenty years of experience in technology commercialization and innovative initiatives, as seen both domestically and abroad. He is regarded as a national leader and pioneer in the area of commercializing technology and intellectual property services. The Biome, a unique and innovative K-8 charter school located in the Central West End geared toward the next generation – one that offers customized, project based and student-centered learning opportunities with an em- phasis on growth mindset and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) education. The Biome charter school creates a balanced learning ecosystem in which teachers work together with students to cultivate a growth mindset as they discover their unique gifts, talents and interests. Jaylen D. Bledsoe Founder and CEO Bledsoe Technologies, Jaylen D, Bledsoe Global Group Founding President and CEO of The Biome A Youth Learning Center (YLC) STEAM School. Maurice Foxworth Principal at Innovation Works
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    A HIRE POWERHIRING EVENT | A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY Ayeni, is known for harnessing the power of word-of- mouth marketing by integrating digital applications. The company has engaged with over 250 branded restaurants as a shared growth model increase their revenues. Some of the brands include PJ Clarke’s, Tap House Grill, Le Peep Café and Pub, Robust Wine Bar, Scrambled Diner, Morgan’s, Kroll’s South Loop, Golden Nugget, Brunch Café, Jam ‘n Jelly, Homer’s, Katie’s Kitchen, and many others. A featured mobile market- ing campaign delivered an 11% increase in revenue and was highlighted by MarketingProf.com. Harlan’s management style embraces the mindset required to position a talented infrastructure of minority talent entrenched in supporting the future of technological analytics. As a leader he enforces a winning performance of excellence, which strategically aligns a diverse pool of tech talent needed to meet corporate diversity initiatives. Founded in 2002, TurnGroup Technologies, LLC pri- mary objective is to provide integrated and cost-ef- fective business information solutions to small business- es, governments and not-for-profit corporations. Our technological services include Network design and de- ployment, technical support, hardware and software procurement, social media management, information technology consulting, and website development. Harlan Hodge Manager Midwest Region INROADS Ola Ayeni Founder Claim Academy and Chief Idea Officer Eateria Artis Keith Turner, MBA CEO, TurnGroup Technologies, LLC.
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    A HIRE POWERHIRING EVENT | A HIRE POWER HIRING EVENT Y COLLEGE | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Entrepreneurship at First-Ever White House Demo Day WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama will host the first-ever White House Demo Day focused on inclusive entrepreneurship, wel- coming startup founders from diverse walks of life and from across the country to showcase their innovations. The President will an- nounce new public- and private-sector commitments that promise to provide more Americans with the opportunity to pursue their bold, game-changing ideas. America’s entrepreneurial economy is the envy of the world. But, we need to do more to make sure that we are tapping our full entrepre- neurial potential – drawing on talented Americans from all back- grounds and locations. Just three percent of America’s venture capital-backed startups are led by women, and only around one percent are led by African-Americans. At present, only about four percent of U.S.-based venture capital inves- tors are women. And, capital for innovative startups is predominantly available in just a few places, making high-growth business creation a challenge outside of a handful of metro hubs. To maintain our lead as the best place on the planet to start and scale a great company, we must ensure that vibrant startup ecosystems emerge in every corner of America, and that all Americans, including those underrepresented in entrepreneurship like women and people of color, are both encouraged and able to fully contribute their entrepreneurial talents.