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Track 1: Small Business
Starting and Growing Small Businesses In Today's Economy
Whether it is an opportunity to procure government contracts, explore franchising and dealership options or secure a small business loan for growth and expansion, this Economic Recovery and Business Stimulus Conference will provide an array of resources and information that will equip the business aspirant and stimulate the small business.
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Track 2: Faith Facility Finance
This segment is the continuation of a workshop series designed for clergy, and church and not-for-profit leaders, and it discusses the effective management and full utilization of space in these economic times.
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Track 3: Entrepreneur
How to Create a Job Instead of Looking for One
From home-based businesses and independent contracting to sales, transportation and network marketing, this session is a must attend for men and women who are ready to explore new options and put their lives in drive.


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Track 4: Real Estate
To Have and To Hold: The Housing Market, Home Ownership, Foreclosure Prevention & Intervention This home ownership, ownership preservation and foreclosure prevention session will offer information and resources available through the various government and stimulus programs, and will afford an opportunity for attendees to meet one-on-one with lenders and counselors who can help to answer questions and provide solutions.

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Youth Conference


Health Reform Town Hall


Michael Jones-Bey
Executive Director
Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development
Empire State Development

Michael H. Jones-Bey was appointed to the position of Executive Director of the Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development for the State of New York in 2007.  Prior to this appointment Michael worked for Governor (then Senator) David Paterson since 1993 in several capacities including Special Assistant, Director of Press Operations and most recently Chief of Staff to the Senate Democratic Conference.  As Paterson’s Chief of Staff he managed a 140 person operation with an annual budget of $13 million. While on the Senator’s staff Michael also served as his designee on the Executive Board of the Harlem Community Development Corporation.  As a volunteer on David Paterson’s Lt. Governor campaign, Michael conducted a national survey of best practices for effective MWBE programs. Michael’s business related experience includes Director of a New York State sponsored Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (EAP) where he provided business consulting, and business plan preparation. He also helped to start a minority contracting company and a minority owned import-export company. As a consultant and entrepreneur Michael has written business plans that have received private investment financing.  Michael majored in Business administration with a concentration in marketing at Northeastern University where he received his B.S. degree. Michael has been married for 10 years to his wife Suzette and they are the proud parents of son Michael Jr. born September 1, 2006.  

  Mr. Jones-Bey is the recipient of numerous awards. These awards include the 2007 Harlem Business Alliance Government Service Award; the 2008 Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and the New York City School Construction Authority Outstanding MWBE Community Support Award; the 2008 Thomas Suozzi Nassau County MWBE Government Leadership Award; the 2008 New York State Federation of Hispanic Chambers of Commerce MWBE Champion Award; and a 2008 State of New York Executive Chamber Certificate of Recognition.  

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