You’re Invited! 2021 Economic Inclusion Conference @ Coppin (EICAC)

By bmorenews on April 9, 2021

Coppin State University, College of Business, Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship (CSE) will host the 2021 Economic Inclusion Conference at Coppin (EICAC) on April 15 and 16 from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM. The virtual conference will mark the return of the 2016 EICAC. The 2016 event attracted a broad range of stakeholders from all levels of the public and private sectors, including academia, government, corporations, community groups, entrepreneurs, and others. The virtual format has enabled us to expand our projected audience.

The theme of the 2021 EICAC is The New Academic Innovation Hub: Entrepreneurial Practices for Post-Pandemic Prosperity, focusing on emerging trends in entrepreneurial ecosystems and critical roles of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the economic well-being of the nation, especially in sectors where people of color have historically been underrepresented in leadership and ownership positions. The event will be a fast-paced learning and networking experience with concurrent sessions, panel discussions, individual interviews, stakeholder highlight segments, and more.

The loss of 40% of Black businesses during the ongoing global health crisis and the current awareness of longstanding inequity highlights the urgency of our efforts. Join us for this free event. Let’s assess, reset, and build.

Morning Keynote Speaker

April 15

Charles Ross, Interim President & CEO

International Business Innovation Association (InBIA)

Morning Keynote Speaker

April 16

Lee Wellington, Founding Exec. Director

Urban Manufacturing Alliance (UMA)

EICAC 2021

The theme for our virtual EICAC 2021 is The New Academic Innovation Hub: Entrepreneurial Practices for Post-Pandemic Prosperity, focusing on emerging trends in entrepreneurial ecosystems and critical roles of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the economic well-being of the nation, especially in sectors where people of color have historically been underrepresented in leadership and ownership. We are changing the economic trajectory of future generations.

also participating

Senator Benjamin Cardin (MD
Laura Gamble, Regional President, PNC Bank
Saundra Lamb, President & COO, Semforex
Farnoosh Brock, CEO, Prolific Living
Torin Ellis, Founder & CEO, The Torin Ellis Brand

Senator Chris Van Hollen (MD)
Mubariz Razvi, CEO, FiberElectronics LLC
Derrin Moore, Founder & Director, Brown Girls Do Gymnastics
Bruce Dunams, CEO, Innovative Advisory Firm
Will Holman, Executive Director, Open Works

Join a host of thought leaders from the public and private sectors, including academia, government, corporations, community groups, entrepreneurs, and others from across the nation for a fast-paced learning and networking experience with concurrent sessions, panel discussions, individual interviews, stakeholder highlight segments, and more. Click to see complete itinerary