OCT. 20
8:30 a.m.
to
12:00 p.m.
FREE Session
October Network & Educational Session
October 20, 2024
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Networking Breakfast
10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. | Kellogg AMEP Educational Session
Hyatt Regency Atlanta | 265 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta 30303
The Kellogg Alumni Management Executive Program (AMEP), has been instrumental in equipping minority entrepreneurs with the necessary tools, insights, and networks to scale their businesses to unprecedented heights. Join us for networking and several informative educational sessions designed to empower your business growth.
Programming
Networking Breakfast
8:30 am – 10:00 am
Meet-and-Greet
Enjoy the opportunity to meet and greet other Kellogg AMEP Alumni as well as alumni from other NMSDC educational programs. Meet participating alumni from Dartmouth Tuck Diversity Business Programs, Centers of Excellence, Emerging Young Entrepreneurs, Cyber Pro Network, and ACRES (Black Agricultural Program).
Hear from each of the program managers provide an update on their programs and your opportunity to participate.
AMEP Session 1 – Part 1
10:00 am – 10:45 am
Harnessing AI: Insights for Business Growth Strategies
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative strategy for businesses seeking sustainable growth and competitive advantage in today’s rapidly evolving marketplace. Our guest speaker will provide a mini-session on how data-driven decision-making and customer-centric strategies can help companies unlock new opportunities for efficiency, innovation, and market responsiveness.
AMEP Session 1 – Part 2
10:45 am – 11:00 am
Supercharge Your Business with Game-Changing AI Tools!
We will demonstrate and highlight several AI tools that can enhance your competitive advantage within your industry and improve your business operations. Don’t miss this portion of the session!
AMEP Session 2
11:05 am – 11:50 am
Strategies to Scale Your Business in Today’s Environment
Scaling a minority-owned business presents unique opportunities and challenges that require strategic planning and execution. We will be speaking with a couple of industry experts in this field and examining clear strategies to consider to further grow your business.
AMEP 2.0 Announcement and Closing Remarks
11:50 am – 12:00 pm
NMSDC Kellogg AMEP 2.0
You asked for it and we are deliverying. Find out the when and where of AMEP 2.0 and how you can apply. The seats in the inaugural class are limited, but find out how you can plan to attend either now or in the future. Open to Kellogg AMEP alumni only.
See you in Atlanta!
Don’t forget to Register to Attend.
Sessions are FREE.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- NMSDC Kellogg AMEP Alumni (Classes 1996-2024)
- NMSDC Certified MBEs
- Affiliate Council Presidents
- Corporate Representatives
Make sure we have your current contact information for future activities!
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Advanced Management Executive Program
Dr. James H. Lowry in collaboration with the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and the Northwestern’s Kellogg of School of Mangement has developed a uniquely designed curriculum to deliver tools and skills needed for high-potential certified minority-owned businesses to achieve and sustain accelerated growth to the next level. The week-long sessions are presented by working executives and professionals with real-world, up-to-the-minute knowledge and best practices related to growth strategies, brand protection, leadership, organizational capabilities, negotiation skills, socialeconmonic trends and policies and valuable working relationships.
Through this comprehensive curriculum AMEP attendees are empowered not only to enhance their operational efficiencies but also to cultivate sustainable business practices. The program’s emphasis on collaboration and mentorship creates a robust ecosystem where minority business leaders can share experiences, navigate challenges, and leverage collective strengths to drive innovation and growth.
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Alumni Connect
Join us in connecting with each other as NMSDC Northwestern Kellogg AMEP Alumni. We welcome your input, support and ideas to do more and connect more. The global pandemic offered us a way to take our work virtually and we enlist your help and interactions to tell our story and gain more business opportunities and utilization.
Join a Group
Check out the initial Cohorts we are building to create connections and do business.
Update Your Information
Send us your contact information and what you do to add to the Digital Directory.
Digital Directory
Connect with classmates and others alumni as we work to promote you in this Digital Directory of Alumni.
Turn the Spotlight On
We welcome stories on your successes to share with alumni and corporate America.
Is this your industry?
We are forming AMEP Alumni Cohorts (collaborative groups in the same industry) to see how best to position and approach various industry opportunities for business. We have chosen Construction/Infrastructure, Technology/Innovation Labs and Manufacturing as the test cases. Please sign up if any of these industries is your core competency. We will provide updated information on the next steps soon.
Construction/Infrastructure Cohort
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Technology/ Innovation Lab Cohort
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Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 Cohort
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