CONFERENCE NEWS
$250 early-bird registration now open!
Special hotel rate, starting at $99, now available!
Marian Wright Edelman & Paul Saginaw confirmed as keynote speakers
2010 Break-Out Sessions annouced - and they are sure to inspire!
Tours to Portland poverty-reduction program sites added to conference schedule!
Community-Builder Institute workshops finalized!
Free this year for conference attendees: airport shuttle service, Internet access, hotel parking, business center services
Hear what past attendees say about the conference.
This conference is about shining a light on practical strategies and tools working – right now – to reduce poverty and build sustainable prosperity.
Grassroots & Groundwork touches on a wide range of solutions in a variety of venues:
- Smaller, more intimate 70-minute break-out sessions that showcase proven, innovative poverty-reduction models and tools
- Unique Q&A session with distinguished activist Marian Wright Edelman, founder of Children’s Defense Fund
- Keynote address by Paul Saginaw, nationally recognized advocate for socially responsible business
- Site visits to successful and unique Portland poverty-reduction projects, sponsored by the Portland Economic Opportunity Initiative
- Half-day hands-on interactive workshops as part of the Community-Builder Institute.
You’ll have a chance to network throughout the conference. We’re even hosting a special networking reception for all conferees on Thursday night.
Don’t miss this opportunity to share, learn and connect!Sign up for e-mail updates and check this site often! Conference details updated regularly.
