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2020 Cincinnati MBAC We Mean Business Virtual Conference schedule:

• Day One — The Impact of Racial & Economic Disparities on Business Ownership

Day One will examine the challenges surrounding racial & economic disparities in business ownership and impact of those disparities on the growth and sustainability of minority owned businesses. Day One will also include a robust discussion on solutions to closing the wealth gap, accessing business ownership, and the role real estate development plays in gaining and keeping wealth in minority communities.

• Day Two — Positioning Your Company for The Future

Day Two will focus on how businesses can remain relevant in times of crisis and beyond. Sessions will help find strategies and solutions to assist entrepreneurs in identifying opportunities that arise during periods of uncertainty and how to leverage them for growth. Attendees will also learn the importance of having a Certified Public Accountant to ensure financially sound practices while taking advantage of tax incentives.

• Day Three — Banking Relationships & Applying for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Forgiveness

In addition to a step by step process to apply for PPP forgiveness, Day Three will include banking workshops to help business owners build better relationships with banking executives; become capital ready and understand the importance of diversifying revenue streams.

Additionally, Day Three will feature closing remarks from Conference Keynote Speaker Dr. J.C. Baker, President & CEO of J.C. Baker & Associates.

Dr. J.C. Baker is the founder of J.C. Baker & Associates a business consulting firm providing management strategy, leadership guidance, training, and innovation strategy for multinational organizations, mid-sized businesses, educational institutions, sports franchises, and public sector organizations.

Dr. J.C. Baker is a Doctor of Business Administration and Organizational Leadership as well as a certified professional in financial services. His Doctorate and MBA are from Northcentral University in Califormia and his B.A. in History hails from the University of Cincinnati.

As a leadership and strategy expert skilled in operational execution, he has delivered high-level solutions for start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Dr. Baker the originator of Transformational Leadership Exchange (TMX), a highly-researched leadership strategy proven to increase the effectiveness of any company or organization. This method combines the known findings of the impact of leadership with the dynamics of real-world scenarios to enhance the productivity of an organization through performance, strategy, innovativeness, and employee job satisfaction to name a few.

Dr. Baker has been personally successful in the realm of sales as a #1 sales performer in pharmaceuticals, automotive, mortgages, and development. His professional career was also enhanced by being a #1 best-selling and four-time author, entrepreneur, educator, coach, professional football player, and television personality for Fox Sports. All of these experiences provide a holistic approach to servicing companies at a premium level.

Dr. J.C. Baker is responsible for the strategic vision and overall execution of the family of J.C. Baker & Associates companies.