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SUMMARY:UFSC Empowered Leaders Toastmasters' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Do you know UFSC has an active Toastmaster’s Club? \nClub Mission: We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills\, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. \nJoin us to learn how to grow and sharpen your oratorical and leadership skills and build confidence. \nThe club meets twice a month on the first and third Thursday and is open UFSC members.  (Note: you must be a financial member of a local chapter\, or national member to join the UFSC Empowered Leaders Toastmasters’ Group) \nFor more information visit https://ufscempoweredleaders.toastmastersclubs.org/
URL:https://www.ufscnet.org/event/ufsc-empowered-leaders-toastmasters-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Programs,Toastmasters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230303T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230303T090000
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SUMMARY:Executive Mastermind Session
DESCRIPTION:L2L Leadership Institute monthly meeting focusing on the leadership principles of a different global thought leader. \nMarch 2023 – Topic: “The Power of Purpose in Business”\, Ashley M. Grice CEO and a Managing Director of BrightHouse Consulting\, a Boston Consulting Group (BCG) company \nAgenda: \n\nVirtual Networking Activity\nMotivational Speaker\nInteractive Breakout Session\nWrap-up & Takeaways\n\nTo learn more about L2L Leadership Institute visit www.l2lleadershipinstitute.com
URL:https://www.ufscnet.org/event/executive-mastermind-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230302T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230302T203000
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SUMMARY:UFSC Empowered Leaders Toastmasters' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Do you know UFSC has an active Toastmaster’s Club? \nClub Mission: We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills\, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. \nJoin us to learn how to grow and sharpen your oratorical and leadership skills and build confidence. \nThe club meets twice a month on the first and third Thursday and is open UFSC members.  (Note: you must be a financial member of a local chapter\, or national member to join the UFSC Empowered Leaders Toastmasters’ Group) \nFor more information visit https://ufscempoweredleaders.toastmastersclubs.org/
URL:https://www.ufscnet.org/event/ufsc-empowered-leaders-toastmasters-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Toastmasters
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230228
DTSTAMP:20260604T083441
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SUMMARY:8th Annual LIVE2LEAD Richmond Conference
DESCRIPTION:Richmond Chapter of Urban Financial Services Coalition in partnership with the L2L Leadership Institute invites you to the 8th Annual LIVE2LEAD Richmond Conference\, Monday\, February 27\, 2023\, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. \nWhat is LIVE2LEAD-Richmond \nLIVE2LEAD is a full-day leadership and personal growth event hosted in Richmond\, Virginia. This event is an annual leadership gathering designed by the John Maxwell Company\, presented by L2L Leadership Institute in partnership with Urban Financial Services Coalition. \nLIVE2LEAD has shared leadership and personal growth principles to a live audience and over 300 simulcast locations around the world. This is the 8th annual LIVE2LEAD-Richmond and we are returning to in-person on the top floor of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond with a beautiful view of the city and the James River. \nThe guest speaker is BK Fulton\, Chairman & CEO of Soulidifly Productions and former executive at Verizon. \nThis year’s Life-Time Achievement Award Honoree is Daphne Maxwell Reid\, Actress Philanthropist.
URL:https://www.ufscnet.org/event/8th-annual-live2lead-richmond-conference/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230221T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230221T200000
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SUMMARY:Screening and Discussion of The Banker Movie
DESCRIPTION:Join the Richmond Chapter of Urban Financial Services Coalition (UFSC) for this unique opportunity to privately view The Banker\, which is based on a true story and addresses overcoming housing discrimination in the 1950s. The movie stars Anthony Mackie\, Nicholas Hoult\, Nia Long\, Jessie T. Usher\, and Samuel L. Jackson. \nWe will begin this Black History Month event at 5:30pm with networking and light refreshments. The movie will start at 6:00pm followed by a brief “talk-back” discussion. \nWe extend our appreciation to our corporate member\, Virginia Housing\, for serving as our site sponsor for this event. \nLocation: The Virginia Housing Center\, in Innsbrook\, 4224 Cox Rd\, Glen Allen\, VA 23060. Free\, convenient parking available.
URL:https://www.ufscnet.org/event/screening-and-discussion-of-the-banker-movie/
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220829T133000
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SUMMARY:Investing For Your Future!
DESCRIPTION:Join Urban Financial Services Coalition (UFSC) for a special session entitled “Investing For Your Future!” on Monday\, August 29\, 2022\, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT.  The featured speaker is Robin P. Sterneck\, Investment Banker at Lehman Brothers in New York. \nWith 30+ years in financial services and business leadership to her credit\, Robin Sterneck brings deep industry experience to her work on the Sterneck Capital team. \nShe focused on the Capital Markets and Municipal Finance areas\, ultimately running the Health and Education Public Finance Department. \nRobin later served on leadership teams at GE\, including national and global roles in pricing\, actuarial\, marketing and talent development. Additionally\, she led the $1 Billion Commercial Insurance business portfolio and division. \nRobin currently serves on two corporate boards. She also serves on the boards of the Heartland Chapter of National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) and the KC Chapter of Women Corporate Directors\, both of which focus on corporate governance. \nDate: Monday\, August 29th\, 2022\nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT\nRegister: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/investing-for-your-future-tickets-402691550267\nPlatform: Zoom
URL:https://www.ufscnet.org/event/investing-for-your-future/
CATEGORIES:Economic Empowerment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220809T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220809T130000
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SUMMARY:Step Up! Use Your Voice! Virtual Empowerment Session
DESCRIPTION:Join Urban Financial Services Coalition for a special session entitled “Step Up! Use Your Voice! Virtual Empowerment Session” with accredited guest speaker and DTM Toastmaster Valda Ford. \nDate: Tuesday\, August 9th\, 2022\nTime: 11:30 pm – 1:00 pm\, CT\nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArde2hrzItH9QaTnnVswr4dpnmmJqIXdFf \nTo learn more about Urban Financial Services Coalition\, visit www.ufscnet.org
URL:https://www.ufscnet.org/event/step-up-use-your-voice-virtual-empowerment-session/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220727T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220727T133000
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SUMMARY:Crucial Conversation with Angelia K. Ward
DESCRIPTION:Join Urban Financial Services Coalition (UFSC) for a special session entitled “Crucial Conversations” on Wednesday\, July 27\, 2022\, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm\, Eastern Daylight Time.  The featured speaker is Angelia K. Ward\, CCRP\, CCM\, MBCP\, MBA\, Toastmaster®\, Senior Business Continuity Analyst UMB Bank.  \nHave you ever had someone come in your office screaming about something and you thought “How unprofessional”? Do you ever just want to tell your boss that you’re annoyed when s/he sends you an email after you’ve had a one-on-one discussion and you repeated the info to s/he before you left their office? Now it feels like you are being counseled? Ladies\, how about the time the guy in the meeting took your idea and presented it as his own? If only you could go back to that conversation and get it right! Well\, this is just for you so you get it right the first time! \nUrban Financial Services Coalition presents Angelia Ward with UMB Bank. Angelia will be presenting information on how to manage difficult or crucial conversations in the workplace. She will provide a process and practical examples from her own first-hand experience to help you know what to do when you’re faced with a difficult or crucial conversation. \nAbout the Speaker:\n \nAngelia K. Ward\, MBA\, CCRP\, MBCP\, CCM\nSenior Business Continuity Analyst\, UMB Bank\n 2022 Central Exchange Emerging Leaders Cohort\nNational Vice President of Programs\nUrban Financial Services Coalition\nAngelia Ward has spent the last 20 years of her career in Business Continuity Management working primarily in the banking industry. She is passionate about what she does: ensuring organizations are prepared in the event of any type of disruption from floors flooding due to a leaky restroom faucet all the way to damage from a tornado or snowstorms\, or a major cyber-attack or ransomware event. Angelia has held the primary positions for the business continuity programs in several regional and global organizations in the Kansas City area and has a reputation for being a leader in her field. She also enjoys serving as a mentor to help others achieve their goals. She is currently a mentor to several individuals\, including a young woman who is lives in Seattle\, Washington and is working her way up the business continuity ladder and another here in Kansas City working her way up the financial services ladder. \nWhen she is not working\, Angelia spends her time binging on TV series\, studying the Bible\, singing\, hanging out with her two daughters\, or cuddled up with her son\, Phoenix\, her seven-year-old Labrador Retriever mix. \nAngelia is also a seasoned Toastmaster® and has been awarded under the old Toastmaster® system as a Competent Communicator and a Competent Leader Silver. She is now a member of the Urban Financial Services Coalition of Greater Kansas City’s Empowered Leaders Toastmaster® Club. \n  \nDate:              Wednesday\, July 27\, 2022\nTime:             12:30 pm – 1:30 pm\, Eastern Daylight Time.\nRegister:       https://UFSCCrucialConversations.eventbrite.com\nPlatform:      Zoom \nTo learn more about Urban Financial Services Coalition\, visit www.ufscnet.org
URL:https://www.ufscnet.org/event/crucial-conversation-with-angelia-k-ward/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220720T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220720T130000
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SUMMARY:Black Diamond Group to Discuss Reginald Lewis
DESCRIPTION:The San Francisco Chapter of Urban Financial Services Coalition invites business owners\, financial advisors and executives to the June Black Diamond Group meeting on Wednesday\, July 20\, 2022\, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm\, Pacific Standard Time. \nThis month’s meeting will be hosted online.  The group will be sharing ideas on how to “Attract your ideal client” with other financial professionals.  As a bonus the group will be discussing this month’s Book Club Pick “Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun?: How Reginald Lewis Created a Billion-Dollar Business Empire”. \n“Teamwork is the secret that makes common people achieve uncommon results “\n – Ifeanyi Enoch Onuoha \nThe Black Diamond Mastermind Group offers attendees a combination of brainstorming\, education\, peer accountability and support in a group setting to sharpen their business and personal skills. This group was formed to aid financial services professionals\, business owners\, and executives in their quest to achieve higher levels of success. Attendees will challenge each other to set strong goals\, and more importantly\, to accomplish them. \nDate: Wednesday\, July 20\, 2022\nTime: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm\, Pacific Standard Time.\nRegister today:  https://bit.ly/3O5lk3a \nTo learn more visit: \nUFSC San Francisco Chapter https://www.ufscnet-sf.org/ \nUrban Financial Services Coalition www.ufscnet.org
URL:https://www.ufscnet.org/event/black-diamond-group-to-discuss-reginald-lewis/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220715T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220715T170000
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SUMMARY:14th Annual Golf Tournament - UFSC-Greater Kansas City Chapter
DESCRIPTION:The UFSC-GKC Golf Tournament raises funds for the Annual Bronston Scholarship Award through contributions and participation from sponsors and members that support the UFSC-GKC vision to empower\, develop\, and mentor youth as they transition into their 4 year college experience. We ask that you help us to fulfill our mission to enhance the representation of minorities in professional positions in the financial services industry and promote better access to financial services for low-to moderate income populations  and communities. \nFor More Information\, Click Here 
URL:https://www.ufscnet.org/event/golf-tournament-ufsc-gkc/
LOCATION:Adams Pointe Golf Club\, Blue Springs\, Missouri
CATEGORIES:Charity,Golf Tournament
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T193000
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SUMMARY:Sonya Waddell to Give a “State of the Economy” Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join the Richmond Chapter of Urban Financial Services Coalition (UFSC) for a special session entitled “The State of the Economy” on Wednesday\, June 22\, 2022\, 6:00 pm\, Eastern Daylight Time.  The featured speaker will be Sonya Ravindranath Waddell\, Vice President and Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.  Ms. Waddell will give an overview of the current state of the economy and the inflationary pressures the Federal Reserve is addressing. \n  \nRegister:    https://UFSCEconomy.eventbrite.com
URL:https://www.ufscnet.org/event/sonya-waddell-to-give-a-state-of-the-economy-presentation/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Economic Empowerment
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T140000
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SUMMARY:Leading Five Generations in the Workplace: Building Successful Teams
DESCRIPTION:Urban Financial Services Coalition presents Dr. Andrea Hendricks with information on Leading Five Generations in the Workplace. \nDr. Hendricks will provide practical information on the diversity of today’s workforce and how you as a leader can work to develop a cohesive team by understanding Gen Z to Traditionalist in an effort to gain trust\, understanding\, and growth while meeting everyone’s needs\, including the business. \nAbout the Speaker:  \n \nAndrea D. Hendricks\, Ed.D.\, CDE\, Senior Executive Director & Chief Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion Officer \nGlobal DEI\, Community\, Philanthropy \nCerner Corporation \nAs the Senior Executive Director & Chief Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion Officer\, Dr. Andrea Hendricks leads Cerner’s global diversity efforts in over 26 countries and the United States. In addition\, she is a member of the Human Resources Leadership Team.   Since 2018\, she is making an impact on Cerner’s culture by driving strategy and engagement initiatives that foster organizational learning and enhanced corporate diversity and inclusion vision for Cerner associates\, leadership and community collaborative partners.  She works enterprise-wide to seamlessly embed comprehensive diversity engagement strategies and best practices. Dr. Hendricks past roles included being the Assistant Vice President & Deputy Director of Diversity and Inclusion at the Federal Reserve Bank and Senior Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion at UMB Financial Corporation. \nDr. Hendricks graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development Psychology and Mass Communications and a Master of Science in Student Counseling Psychology and Personnel Services. She earned a Doctorate in Educational Psychology and Policy Analysis from the University of Missouri -Columbia. She has a Certificate in Diversity Leadership from SHRM and Yale University. She is the author of a diversity book entitled: The BIG Journey: Bold Inclusion for Greatness and currently serves on the National World War I Museum\, YMCA\, and the United Way’s board to name a few. In addition\, Dr. Hendricks is a member of the National Women Business Collaborative\, the Greater Kansas City Executive Women’s Leadership Council\, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority\, Black Achievers and the Greater Kansas City (MO) Links\, Inc.  Dr. Hendricks has received numerous noteworthy recognitions over the years.   In 2021\, Hendricks received the 10 Most Empowering Women in Business Award by Insights Magazine\, she was inducted into the Women Who Mean Business in Kansas City and the Top 50 National Multi Cultural Leaders recognition by Diversity Leadership\, Inc.\, in 2020\, she received the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce ACE Diversity Award\, in 2019 she received the Black Health Care Equity Award\, the Black Achiever’s Society Lifetime Achievement Award and the NAACP of Kansas City community leader award.   In 2012\, the Women’s Foundation honored her for her commitment to women’s issues. In 2011\, she received a Peak Performance award for her continued commitment to leadership excellence and stellar work in the area of corporate diversity and inclusion from the National Eagle Leadership Institute.
URL:https://www.ufscnet.org/event/leading-five-generations-in-the-workplace-building-successful-teams/
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T130000
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CREATED:20220602T001543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T235053Z
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SUMMARY:Black Diamond Group Book Discussion - Attracting Your Ideal Client
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URL:https://www.ufscnet.org/event/black-diamond-group-book-discussion-attracting-your-ideal-client/
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T110000
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SUMMARY:Former UFSC RVP Discusses Leadership Superpower – Challenging the Status Quo
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Association of Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc. (VACAPAF) – Leadership Academy and the Urban Financial Services Coalition DMV group are proud to invite leaders and influencers to the “Leadership Super Power – Challenge the Status Quo” session of the 2022 Summer Self Leadership Series for leaders on Saturday\, June 11\, 2021\, 10:00 am\, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). \nThe featured speaker for this session is Marcus M. Cox\, Market General Manager\, Regional Director\, Petco\, Pacific Northwest.  \nTo learn more about the Virginia Association of Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc. visit www.vacapaf.org and Urban Financial Services Coalition visit www.ufscnet.org. \nAbout the Speaker: \n \nMARCUS M. COX    \nMarket General Manager\,  \nRegional Director\,  \nPetco\, Pacific Northwest  \nMarcus Cox currently works at Petco\, a health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets\, pet parents and Petco partners. In his role as Market Regional Director\, Marcus is responsible for the operations of more than 85 pet care centers throughout Oregon and Washington generating over $410MM in annual revenue. Marcus creates a culture of world class coaching to 5 district managers and over 1000 partners in the Pacific Northwest. \nPrior to his role as a regional director with Petco\, Marcus was a regional operations coach\, for the Midwest Region of Starbucks. Marcus provided strategic advice\, coaching and development throughout the Midwest Region. He contributed to the success of over 20\,000 partners within the Midwest Region\, while coaching 11 regional directors to improve their area business. \nMarcus held several leadership positions within Starbucks during his 5-year tenure including a senior operations consultation manager (Sr. OCM) on the Operational Excellence team in Operational Services at Starbucks. In this capacity he consulted\, lead and wrote the Steps to Excellence\, Business Analysis and Problem Solving\, Food Safety and Clean and Maintain Stores for the US and Canada retail business. Marcus worked closely with retail Sr. OCM’s to bring an updated Drive Thru guidance to market. He also consulted with licensed store (Sr. OCM’s) to help bring Nexus and Starbucks Connect to market. \nMarcus represented Ops Services in Leadership in Origin\, 2020 and was a founding member of the Ops Services Inclusion and Diversity Taskforce. He worked with the Starbucks University Programs team to help secure six internships for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. \nDuring Marcus’s tenure with Starbucks he was also a district manager for licensed stores\, Charlotte North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina. In 2018\, he participated in the Licensed Stores Advanced Development Program. He was also a grocery co-lead pillar for the South East Region\, LS where he was responsible for helping drive strategy in the grocery sector. \nPrior to Starbucks\, Marcus worked in the financial services industry for over 15 years. Marcus was the Market President for Bank of America in Asheville\, North Carolina where he led a team of 110 bankers that delivered the company’s corporate\, social responsibility\, and financial strategies regionally. He also was responsible for bringing the full resources of Bank of America Merrill Lynch to clients by managing\, coordinating and integrating product and service delivery for all lines of business with investable assets totaling $1.4B\, deposits of $606MM and commercial loans totaling $55MM. \nMarcus has been active in civic and community affairs throughout his career. Marcus is the Co-Chair of the Black Partner Network\, SSC Chapter. He currently serves on Winston Salem State University’s Foundation Board as Vice Chair and is currently a finalist for a board position with the Seattle Repertory Theatre board. (Seattle Rep) He is also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc. \nMarcus is a native of Winston Salem\, graduated from the Winston Salem State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (c/o 1997). He married his college sweetheart\, Veronica Cox\, and they have four children\, Marcus Cox II\, Marcella Cox\, Marcia Cox and Carter Cox \nDate:           Saturday\, June 11\, 2022 \nTime:           10:00 am – 11:00 am\, Eastern Daylight Time. \nRegister: https://2022SummerLeadershipAcademyS7.eventbrite.com \nPlatform:     Zoom \nTo learn more about Urban Financial Services Coalition\, visit www.ufscnet.org
URL:https://www.ufscnet.org/event/former-ufsc-rvp-discusses-leadership-superpower-challenging-the-status-quo/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T091500
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SUMMARY:34th General President and Senior IT Project Manager Talks Power of Delegation
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Association of Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc. (VACAPAF) – Leadership Academy and the Urban Financial Services Coalition DMV group are proud to invite leaders and influencers to the “The Power of Delegating” session of the 2022 Summer Self Leadership Series for leaders on Saturday\, June 11\, 2022\, 8:30 am\, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). \nThe featured speaker for this session is Mark S. Tillman\, 34th General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc. \nTo learn more about the Virginia Association of Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc. visit www.vacapaf.org and Urban Financial Services Coalition visit www.ufscnet.org. \nThis leadership series is open to entrepreneurs\, college students\, business leaders and non-profit leaders. \nTo learn more about the Virginia Association of Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc. visit www.vacapaf.org and Urban Financial Services Coalition visit www.ufscnet.org. \nAbout the Speaker: \n. \nMARK S. TILLMAN   \n34TH General President  \nAlpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc.  \nSenior IT Project Manager  \nMichigan Medicine   \nMark S. Tillman is the 34th General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc. Under his leadership\, Alpha Phi Alpha became a founding donor of the Smithsonian National African American Museum of History and Culture in Washington D.C.\, raised over a million dollars in contributions to the March of Dimes-March for Babies campaigns\, and received a one-million-dollar grant to support the mentoring of young men. \nProfessionally\, Brother Tillman has over thirty years of information technology experience. He is currently a senior IT project manager with Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor\, Michigan. He is also a former chairman of an employee-network group where he promoted and executed programs which enhance professional development and diversity within the IT profession. \nBrother Tillman is a committed supporter of mentoring. He is a three-time mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters and he is a recipient of the organization’s Community Impact Award. He has been honored as a “Person of the Week” by the local ABC affiliated news station WXYZ and the 100 Black Men of Metro Detroit for his dedication to mentoring. \nBrother Tillman is a native of New Orleans\, Louisiana and a graduate of Dillard University with a degree in computer science. He is married to Velicia\, his wife of over twenty-five years. Brother Tillman is currently serving on the Volunteer Leadership Council of the March of Dimes and as a board member of the Boy Scouts – Great Lakes Field Service Council.  \nDate:          Saturday\, June 11\, 2022 \nTime:          8:30 am – 9:15 am\, Eastern Daylight Time. \nRegister:   https://2022SummerLeadershipAcademyS6.eventbrite.com \nPlatform:  Zoom \nTo learn more about the Virginia Association of Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc. visit www.vacapaf.org and Urban Financial Services Coalition visit www.ufscnet.org.
URL:https://www.ufscnet.org/event/34th-general-president-and-senior-it-project-manager-talks-power-of-delegation/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T103000
DTSTAMP:20260604T083441
CREATED:20220601T121924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T234855Z
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SUMMARY:UFSC Session on #1 Development Tool…….. Coaching/Mentoring
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Association of Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc. (VACAPAF) – Leadership Academy and the Urban Financial Services Coalition DMV group are proud to invite leaders and influencers to the “Mentoring/Coaching Framework that Maximizes Potential” session of the 2022 Summer Self Leadership Series for leaders on Saturday\, June 4\, 2021\, 9:00 am\, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).  The featured speaker is Oliver C. Allen\, Jr.\, MSA\, CEO for Training and Development Strategies\, LLC. \nThis leadership series is open to entrepreneurs\, college students\, business leaders and non-profit leaders.   \nTo learn more about the Virginia Association of Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc. visit www.vacapaf.org and Urban Financial Services Coalition visit www.ufscnet.org. \nAbout the Speaker: \n \nOliver C. Allen\, Jr. MSA \nChief Executive Officer \nTraining and Development\, LLC \nOliver is a renowned and dynamic national speaker with over 41 years of leadership and training experience. He has served in numerous senior leadership positions with the Federal government and the military and currently is the CEO for Training and Development Strategies\, LLC.  He is also a former adjunct faculty member with the University of Phoenix with a focus on advanced career development and organizational management.  He is the recipient of the Attorney General’s Award for Equal Employment Opportunity and the Justice Management Division’s Leadership Collaboration Award. \nDate:           Saturday\, June 4\, 2022 \nTime:           9:00 am\, Eastern Daylight Time \nRegister:           https://2022SummerLeadershipAcademyS5.eventbrite.com \nPlatform:     Zoom \nTo learn more about the Virginia Association of Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc. visit www.vacapaf.org and Urban Financial Services Coalition visit www.ufscnet.org.
URL:https://www.ufscnet.org/event/ufsc-session-on-1-development-tool-coaching-mentoring/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T083442
CREATED:20220526T135232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T135232Z
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SUMMARY:Experienced National Association Leader & Past General President to Speak for 2022 Summer Leadership Series – Leading Self
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Association of Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc. (VACAPAF) – Leadership Academy and the Urban Financial Services Coalition DMV group are proud to invite leaders and influencers to the “The Power of Personal Leadership to Transform Your Life and Others” session of the 2022 Summer Leadership Series – Leading Self for leaders on Thursday\, May 26\, 2021\, 6:30 pm\, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). The featured speaker for this session is Darryl L. Matthews\, Principal Consultant\, 32ndGP Consulting and Past 32nd General President\, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc. \nThis leadership series is open to entrepreneurs\, college students\, business leaders and non-profit leaders. \nTo learn more about the Virginia Association of Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc. visit www.vacapaf.org and Urban Financial Services Coalition visit www.ufscnet.org. \nThis leadership series is open to entrepreneurs\, college students\, business leaders and non-profit leaders. \nTo learn more about the Virginia Association of Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc. visit www.vacapaf.org and Urban Financial Services Coalition visit www.ufscnet.org. \nAbout the Speaker:\n \nDarryl R. Matthews\, Sr.    \nPrincipal Consultant\, 32ndGP Consulting \nPast 32nd General President\, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc.  \nDarryl R. Matthews\, Sr. is an experienced senior association executive who currently serves as the Principal Consultant of 32ndGP Consulting.  Most recently\, he held positions as President & CEO of the National Society of Black CPA (NSBCPA) and National Partnership Specialist and Congressional Liaison in the Atlanta Region for the 2020 Decennial Census.  Darryl previously served as the Outreach Officer for the Department of Procurement in the City of Atlanta\, GA.\, the Executive Director and COO of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)\, the National Medical Association (NMA)\, the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)\, and the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc. He was responsible for the day-to-day management of these national organizations and the development and execution of the organization’s strategic objectives; Darryl received high praise for his leadership and vision. \nFrom 2005-2008 Darryl served as the 32nd General President and Chairman of the board of directors for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc. He presided over the fraternity’s highly acclaimed Centennial convention and the ceremonial groundbreaking for the King\, Jr Memorial. \nDarryl Matthews is an alumnus of the University of Central Missouri (formerly Central Missouri State University) in Warrensburg\, Missouri\, with has a degree in political science and sociology. \nDate:           Thursday\, May 26\, 2022 \nTime:           6:30 pm – 8:00 pm\, Eastern Daylight Time. \nRegister: https://2022SummerLeadershipAcademyS4.eventbrite.com \nPlatform:     Zoom \nTo learn more about Urban Financial Services Coalition\, visit www.ufscnet.org
URL:https://www.ufscnet.org/event/experienced-national-association-leader-past-general-president-to-speak-for-2022-summer-leadership-series-leading-self/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T083442
CREATED:20220518T010258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T010258Z
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SUMMARY:Dr. Whitney to Talk Personal Mission Statements for 2022 Summer Leadership Series
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Association of Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc. (VACAPAF) – Leadership Academy and the Urban Financial Services Coalition DMV group are proud to invite leaders and influencers to the “Creating Your Personal Mission Statement” session of the 2022 Summer Self Leadership Series for leaders on Thursday\, May 19\, 2021\, 7:00 pm\, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). The featured speaker for this session is Dr. Deran R. Whitney\, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Program Coordinator of the Administration and Supervision Program at Shenandoah University. \nThis session will identify how a personal mission statement can enhance your personal and career goals.  Participants will be able to identify their assets\, characteristics\, strengths\, and skills as an individual. Creating a personal mission statement will allow participants to understand the effects of how you present yourself and how others see you.  A personal mission statement will help you identify your personal beliefs and objectives\, defining what matters most to you professionally.  Furthermore\, this session will help participants understand the importance of decision-making; it will help clarify whether the decisions you are making are in alliance with what you want for your life and future. \nThis leadership series is open to entrepreneurs\, college students\, business leaders and non-profit leaders. \nTo learn more about the Virginia Association of Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc. visit www.vacapaf.org and Urban Financial Services Coalition visit www.ufscnet.org. \nAbout the Speaker: \n \nDr. Deran R. Whitney   \nAssistant Professor of Educational Leadership & \nProgram Coordinator of the Administration and Supervision Program \nShenandoah University \nDr. Deran Whitney is a native of Hampton\, Virginia\, and attended Hampton City Schools. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from Christopher Newport University\, a Master of Science in Education Degree from Old Dominion University\, and a doctorate from Virginia Tech with a major in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. Dr. Whitney has worked as a public-school teacher\, assistant principal\, and principal in the cities of Hampton and Suffolk\, VA.  He became the Coordinator of Elementary Education in Suffolk\, transitioned to the position of Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Instructional Services\, and served as Deputy Superintendent for Suffolk Public Schools. Dr. Whitney completed his public-school career as school superintendent in Suffolk City where he served in that role for nine years. During his tenure as Superintendent\, he was responsible for all schools becoming fully accredited and the construction of two new elementary schools and one middle school.  Dr. Whitney has been awarded Teacher of the Year recognition\, Outstanding Young Men of America Award\, and Principal School Bell Award. Currently\, Dr. Whitney serves as an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Program Coordinator for the Administration and Supervision Program at Shenandoah University. Dr. Whitney and his wife have been married for 30 years and the have one adult daughter. \nDate:           Thursday\, May 19\, 2022 \nTime:           7:00 pm – 8:30 pm\, Eastern Daylight Time. \nRegister: https://2022SummerLeadershipAcademyS3.eventbrite.com \nPlatform:     Zoom \nTo learn more about Urban Financial Services Coalition\, visit www.ufscnet.org
URL:https://www.ufscnet.org/event/dr-whitney-to-talk-personal-mission-statements-for-2022-summer-leadership-series/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220516T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T083442
CREATED:20220513T132239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220513T132239Z
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SUMMARY:Hampton President Elect  to Kick off 2022 Summer Leadership Series
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Association of Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc. (VACAPAF) – Leadership Academy and the Urban Financial Services Coalition DMV group are proud to invite leaders and influencers to the “Unlock Your Leadership Potential” session of the 2022 Summer Self Leadership Series for leaders on Monday\, May 16\, 2021\, 6:30 pm\, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). \nThis is a rigorous leadership development series that will develop a leader’s ability to effectively lead themselves. As an effective self-leader\, participants will be well-positioned to add value to the workplace and community as an individual contributor. \nThe featured speaker for this session is Darrell K. Williams\, President Elect of Hampton University and Lieutenant General (LTG)\, United States Army (Retired). \nLTG Williams’ presentation will focus on the “Life Priorities and Leadership Principles that Really Make a Difference”. \nThis leadership series is open to entrepreneurs\, college students\, business leaders and non-profit leaders. \nTo learn more about the Virginia Association of Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc. visit www.vacapaf.org and Urban Financial Services Coalition visit www.ufscnet.org.
URL:https://www.ufscnet.org/event/hampton-president-elect-to-kick-off-2022-summer-leadership-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220415T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220415T060000
DTSTAMP:20260604T083442
CREATED:20220415T214928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T214928Z
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SUMMARY:Closing the Wealth Gap: Leveraging the Power of Home Ownership
DESCRIPTION:Join the Richmond Chapter of Urban Financial Services Coalition (UFSC) and Investors 2000 Plus as they celebrate Financial Literacy Month with a special session entitled “Closing the Wealth Gap: Leveraging the Power of Home Ownership” on Tuesday\, April 12\, 2022\, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm\, Eastern Daylight Time.\n\n \n\n\n\nThe featured panelists and moderators are:\n\n \n\n 	\, Chief Executive Officer\, Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia\, Inc\n 	\, President/Originator at KORE Mortgage;\n 	\, Realtor & Operations Manager and CEO/Owner Asset Management Group\, Inc.\n 	\, Mortgage Sales Manager and DEI Officer C&F Mortgage Corporation\n 	\, DEI Director of Virginia Housing and Co-Founder of L2L Leadership Institute.\n 	\, Esquire\, Owner of Lee Law Office and Co-Author of “Essentials to Planning Your Legacy” Book\n\n \n\nAttendees will learn from this panel of housing industry leaders\, with deep experience\, the role that affordable housing\, choosing the right mortgage financing and type of home plays in helping individuals\, influencers and organizations ability to close the wealth gap. \n\n\n\nRegister : https://UFSCHousing.eventbrite.com\n\n \n\nFor more information Click Here 
URL:https://www.ufscnet.org/event/closing-the-wealth-gap-leveraging-the-power-of-home-ownership/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Career,Economic Empowerment,Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220414T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T083442
CREATED:20220418T142058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T213246Z
UID:12488-1649935800-1649941200@www.ufscnet.org
SUMMARY:Maximizing Your Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Join the Kansas Chapter of Urban Financial Services Coalition (UFSC) for its April Empowerment session entitled “Maximizing Your Leadership” on Tuesday\, April 12\, 2022\, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm\, Central Standard Time.  The featured speakers are Adrienne Whitaker\, DEI Director for Virginia Housing and Co-Founder of L2L Leadership Institute and Ditu Kasuyi\, President and CEO of Kasuyi & Associates\, LLC and Co-Founder of L2L Leadership Institute. \n Leaders must be willing to Show up and make time for the people they lead.  \nShowing up is more than being available and working alongside of your team. It also means having a sincere desire to look out for your team.   \n\n\n Leaders need to Speak up to advocate for resources\, have hard conversations to increase team productivity\, manage conflict within the team\, and hire the right people. \n\n\n And finally\, leaders need Step up\, particularly during times of crisis.  \n\n We know great leaders must show up\, speak up\, and step up; however\, it isn’t always easy or natural.  Individuals who want to be great leaders need to hone their skills. Although some say leaders are born and not created\, in reality leadership skills can be taught and developed.  In this session we will focus on four key areas to transform leaders from good to great\, regardless of their level of leadership. \n\n\n During this session the speakers will cover: \n\n \n\nIdentifying Your Purpose as a Leader\nEstablishing Your Leadership Brand\nLeading with Intentionality\nLeading with Authenticity\n\nFor more Information Click Here
URL:https://www.ufscnet.org/event/maximizing-your-leadership/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Programs,Toastmasters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T083442
CREATED:20220115T200642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220115T200939Z
UID:12321-1643135400-1643140800@www.ufscnet.org
SUMMARY:A Better You in 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join the Richmond Chapter of Urban Financial Services Coalition (UFSC) for a special session entitled “A Better You in 2022” on Tuesday\, January 25\, 2022\, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm\, Eastern Standard Time.  The featured speaker will be Dwayne Bennett\, Author Founding Partner of the John Maxwell Team; and International Speaker. \nIf you are ready to play BIG this year in 2022\, come join this interactive session dedicated to celebrating what you’ve accomplished in 2021\, let go of what didn’t work\, and lay the foundation for an incredible year ahead.  While many of us are back to work and have so many things on our plate\, this is still a great opportunity to gain clarity on what’s more in important and how we can show up for it. \nMr. Bennett will provide the spark and inspiration to create an atmosphere for possibility and then you will be guided on a journey of connection\, reflection\, composing and visioning your most excellent future. \nDate:            Tuesday\, January 25\, 2022 \nTime:           6:30 pm – 8:00 pm\, Eastern Standard Time. \nRegister:         https://UFSCABetterYou2022.eventbrite.com
URL:https://www.ufscnet.org/event/a-better-you-in-2022/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220124T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T083442
CREATED:20220115T194242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220117T162556Z
UID:12309-1643047200-1643054400@www.ufscnet.org
SUMMARY:20th Annual MLK RVA Community Celebration
DESCRIPTION:**Update** \nDue to inclement weather in central Virginia impacting final planning efforts and safety of in person attendees\, this event has been postponed to Monday\, January 24\, 2022\, 6:00 pm.  All other details for the event remain the same. \nWe look forward to seeing you next Monday in-person or virtually online as we celebrate this year’s honorees: \n**End of Update** \nThe Richmond Chapter of Urban Financial Services Coalition invites influencers and leaders from across the country to the 20th Annual MLK RVA Community Celebration on Monday\, January 24\, 2022\, 6:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.  This year’s theme is entitled “The Beloved Community: The Fierce Urgency of Now” and the keynote speaker for the program is the Levar Stoney\, Mayor of the City of Richmond (Virginia). \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThe awards program will be both in-person at LUX Church located at 22 E Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA 23219 and virtually online on the Hopin Platform. \nRegister: https://20th-mlk-rva.eventbrite.com \nInfluencers and leaders will listen to soul searching musical presentations\, be inspired by presentations from today’s youth\, and celebrate the accomplishments of the leaders and organizations that receive this year’s MLK Drum Major Awards for making a difference in the lives of others. \nEvent timeline: \n5:45 – 6:00 Stage – Meditation Moment \n6:00 – 7:30 – Program Begins \n7:30 – 8:00 – Networking \nThis year’s program will be both in person and virtual through the “Hopin” event site. \nTo maximize your experience you may want to take a few moments to update your Hopin profile. Click on the link below for a tutorial on using Hopin. \nIn-person attendees must present proof of vaccination and wear a mask during the event. \nRegister: https://20th-mlk-rva.eventbrite.com
URL:https://www.ufscnet.org/event/20th-annual-mlk-rva-community-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T083442
CREATED:20220115T200257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220115T200257Z
UID:12319-1642617000-1642622400@www.ufscnet.org
SUMMARY:“Redefine You in 2022”
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJoin Urban Financial Services Coalition (UFSC) for a special session entitled “Redefine You in 2022” on Wednesday\, January 19\, 2022\, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm\, Eastern Standard Time.  The featured speaker will be Wendy McSweeney\, Executive Vice President\, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer\, of Truist Bank. \nAs we reflect on 2020/2021 and dive head first into a 2022\, UFSC invites financial professionals\, executives\, and entrepreneurs to not overlook their innate ability to adapt\, pivot and evolve.  For some people 2021 was full of possibility and others it was not easy navigating the new normal while charting their way through uncertainty.  These challenging times created limiting circumstances and enabled limiting beliefs about what is possible for the future. \nWhile UFSC cannot change your circumstances\, we can empower you with strategies and best practices for acknowledging your greatness\, closing out your 2021 challenges and discovering liberating truths that enable you to redefine what is possible for you in the new year. \nDate:           Wednesday\, January 19\, 2022 \nTime:           6:30 pm – 8:00 pm\, Eastern Standard Time. \nRegister:          https://UFSCRedefiningYou2022.eventbrite.com
URL:https://www.ufscnet.org/event/redefine-you-in-2022/
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T083442
CREATED:20211006T181035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T181035Z
UID:12181-1634671800-1634675400@www.ufscnet.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Vitality
DESCRIPTION:Urban Financial Services Coalition Empowered Leaders Toastmasters Club invites financial professionals\, executives and entrepreneurs to an evening of Virtual Vitality\, Tuesday\, October 19\, 2021\, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm\, Central Daylight Time. \nVirtual Vitality is a fun filled evening with the members of the UFSC Empowered Leaders Toastmaster Club.  Attendees can expect the following: \n\nNetworking with other professionals\nBe inspired to enhance your public speaking skills\nLearn how to develop leadership and communication skills\nExperience UFSC Camaraderie\nMeet greet people and have fun\n\nSecure your spot in the meeting by sending an email to UFSCKC@gmail.com \nTo learn more about UFSC Empowered Leaders Toastmasters Club visit https://7792590.toastmastersclubs.org/
URL:https://www.ufscnet.org/event/virtual-vitality/
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T083442
CREATED:20211006T173807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T174917Z
UID:12172-1634544000-1634994000@www.ufscnet.org
SUMMARY:UFSC Virtual Empowerment Week
DESCRIPTION:UFSC Virtual Empowerment Week \nSuper Charge Your Business and Career Growth \nUrban Financial Services Coalition invites you to “Super Charge Your Business and Career Growth” by attending a week of empowering activities\, October 18 – 23\, 2021. \n\nFederal Reserve System – Banking and the Economy Forum \nVirtual Vitality with UFSC Empowered Leaders Toastmasters Club:\nHoliday Cooking with Chef Ausar\, The Kitchen Magician\nInclusive Leadership: Empower Your Team & Maximize Your Impact\n\nRegistration:\n\nTo register for the Banking and the Economy: A Forum for Minorities in Banking\, hosted by the Federal Reserve of St. Louis\, visit https://lnkd.in/g9KSC7HK . Registration cost is free and deadline to register is October 13\, 2021.\n\n\nTo register for UFSC hosted events: ese registration links:\n\n\nVirtual Vitality with UFSC Empowered Leaders Toastmasters Club\n\nRSVP by sending an email to UFSCKC@gmail.com\n\n\nHoliday Cooking with Chef Ausar\, The Kitchen Magician \n\nhttps://UFSCHolidayCooking.eventbrite.com\n\n\nInclusive Leadership: Empower Your Team & Maximize Your Impact\n\nhttps://Inclusive-Leadership-Empowering-teams.eventbrite.com\n\n\n\nRead More
URL:https://www.ufscnet.org/event/ufsc-virtual-empowerment-week/
CATEGORIES:Economic Empowerment,Education,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210720T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210720T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T083442
CREATED:20210708T025355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T025355Z
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SUMMARY:FICO® Score - Opportunities and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:FICO® Score 10\, 10T – UltraFICO™ – FICO® Score XD: Different FICO® Scores for different purposes. \nThe Richmond Chapter of Urban Financial Services Coalition invites advisors and leaders from across the financial services industry to the “FICO® Score – Opportunities and Challenges. \nSession on Tuesday\, July 20\, 2021\, at 6:30 pm Eastern Standard Time.  This session’s featured speakers are \n\nDave Hebert – Director – FICO® Scores Business Development and Consulting\,\nJerry St. Vil – Director\, FICO Client Services.\n\nUnderstanding your FICO® Score is so important today. A good credit score can be a doorway to wealth\, housing\, the capacity to save\, how much you pay for credit\, and even career opportunities in some cases in the US.   Your FICO® Score influences your access to credit and how you can manage your financial resources. This webinar is intended to provide the professional and layperson the understanding needed to discern what is and is not affecting your credit score. FICO experts will walk you through how the FICO® Score was developed and how it works\, addressing common questions and dispelling myths about the Credit Risk Score used by over 90% of lenders.   You will leave with a deeper understanding of what goes into making and using the FICO® Score\, along with tips on additional FICO® Score Tools and Resources. \n \nDave Hebert \nDirector – Scores Business Development and Consulting \nDave is a FICO® Score subject matter expert responsible for supporting FICO’s relationships with its clients in the US. As a key subject matter expert in the FICO® Scores Teams\, Dave works with top-tier lenders in the U.S. to help them evaluate and implement FICO scoring solutions. Dave has been actively involved in research\, technology\, and analytics for over 30 years\, having held executive-level management positions at various technology companies ranging from Microsoft and First Data Corporation to analytics and artificial intelligence startups. Dave is currently a Director of Business Development and Consulting in the FICO® Scores Team. \n \nJerry St. Vil \nDirector\, Client Services \nJerry is a FICO® Score subject matter expert responsible for cultivating\, managing\, and supporting FICO’s relationships with its clients in the US and Canada in support of protecting and growing the FICO® Score franchise within each of those markets. Prior to joining FICO in 2014\, Jerry was a Sr. Director at Citi for 16 years within Citi’s Global Consumer Bank where he held various roles in credit risk and analytic functions. Prior to FICO\, Jerry was also a Principal at Opera Solutions\, a big data analytics company\, where he performed business development and led client engagements within the Consumer Finance & Risk practice. Jerry has an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from Manhattan College and an MBA in Finance from the University of Michigan.
URL:https://www.ufscnet.org/event/fico-score-opportunities-and-challenges/
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Virtual Brunch: Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion & Finance
DESCRIPTION:The Richmond Chapter of Urban Financial Services Coalition invites influencers and leaders from across the financial services industry to the “Juneteenth Virtual Brunch: Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion & Finance” session on Saturday\, June 19\, 2021\, at 11:15 am Eastern Daylight Time. \nDiversity is often perceived to be about perspective\, presentation\, tough conversations\, and supporting inclusion.  Inclusion prompts answers about creating environments conducive to feedback\, supporting diversity\, and being open.  Equity was described as fairness\, sameness\, and valuing diversity and inclusion.  Put simply\, diversity\, equity and inclusion is important because people deserve better.  Your employees aren’t a facet of your business – they are your business.  Providing a more rounded\, more inclusive culture for your employees is an essential first step in improving overall employee engagement.  An inclusive environment ensures equitable access to resources and opportunities for all.  An inclusive culture that leverages diverse views will be an important element in determining an organization’s success. \nThis group of subject matter experts will share their insights on how Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion & Finance applies to their specific focus areas of expertise. \nSpeaker Bios: \n \nFred A. Bonner\, II\, Ed.D\,  \nProfessor and Endowed Chair & Chief Scientist/Executive Director of MACH III Center Prairie View A&M University\, Prairie View\, TX \nTopic of discussion: African American Males & Millennials \n \nMarion Mallory Hibbler MS. Ed; & Masters of Management\, Director of Support Services\, Virginia Wesleyan University Norfolk\, VA\n\nTopic of discussion: 1st Generation College Students \n \nCynthia Tyler Ed.D;  Instructor at Bryant Stratton College Virginia Beach\, VA\nTopic of discussion: Career Transitions in Midlife \n Bring your favorite brunch\, beverage and Lots of FUN \nDate:          Saturday\, June 19\, 2021 \nTime:         11:15 am to 12:45 pm\, Eastern Daylight Time \nCost:          Free \nRegister:   https://UFSCRichmondJuneteenth.eventbrite.com \nPlatform: Zoom
URL:https://www.ufscnet.org/event/juneteenth-virtual-brunch-diversity-equity-inclusion-finance/
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SUMMARY:Limousine Service at the UFSC National Office
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date – “Limousine Service at the UFSC National Office”\, with Walter Brown\, Principal WB Lending Solutions/WB Strategies.  Wednesday\, June 16\, 2021\, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm PST \n \nRegistration Link – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/limousine-service-at-the-ufsc-national-office-tickets-151160564317
URL:https://www.ufscnet.org/event/limousine-service-at-the-ufsc-national-office/
CATEGORIES:Programs
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SUMMARY:UFSC Greater Kansas City Chapter Professional Development Series  - Behavioral Interview Preparedness
DESCRIPTION:UFSC of Greater Kansas City invites you to the June Empowerment Session entitled “Elevating Your Career Part II – Behavioral Interview Preparedness” on Tuesday\, June 8\, 2021\, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm\, Central Daylight Time. \nThe featured speakers for the session are: \nOla Truelove                                          \nVice-President\, Business Solutions  Relationship Manager \nCentral Bank of the Midwest \n& UFSC National President \n  \nVanessa Sims \nSenior Vice President\, Executive Director \nInclusion & Diversity \nUMB Bank \n  \nRoberta Earll                                         \nVice-President \nSenior Human Resources Representative \nCapitol Federal Savings \n  \nRobbin Caldwell \nCorporate Facilitator\, Global Learning and Development \nUS Bank \n  \nDate:         Tuesday\, June 8\, 2021 \nTime:         11:30 am\, Central Daylight Time \nRegister:    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsf-qgqTMjG9T0N-Qy5mEgPpzoXImJJxx4 \nPlatform:     Zoom \n  \nTo learn more about UFSC\, visit www.ufscnet.org
URL:https://www.ufscnet.org/event/ufsc-greater-kansas-city-chapter-professional-development-series-behavioral-interview-preparedness/
CATEGORIES:Programs
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