The cover of the past June 2015 PowerNetworking Conference
If you want to network with important people you have to know where they are and get yourself there…Since its beginning, I have attended the FraserNet PowerNetworking Conference. At these conferences I not only power network, I connect, do business with, learn from, collaborate, speak, mentor, celebrate, laugh and create bonds of family friendship. I am proud to serve as Dr. George C. Fraser’s Conference Director of Training and Education. Yes, I work also.
An amazing man and friend, Dr. George C. Fraser is Chairman and CEO of FraserNet, Inc., a company he founded 25 years ago with the vision to lead a global networking movement that would “bring together diverse human resources to increase opportunities” and to be a voice and advocate for people of African descent. He is one of the foremost authorities on economic development, networking and building effective relationships.
His vision has made real a conference that has become bigger than many could imagine, drawing people from around the world, brilliant thought leaders who are faculty, guests, volunteers, youth and sponsors. This is an up close and personal conference that has earned recognition as one of Forbes “Top 5 Can’t Miss Conferences For Entrepreneurs”. We “Learn, Earn and Return” to our communities with over 70 hours of training and instruction by and for Black and African American people.
Highlights for me, in addition to keynotes by Dr. Fraser, included educational leader and minister Dr. Emma Fraser-Pendleton kicking off the conference with a context-setting “invest in yourself” message; economist Dr. Pamela Jolly presenting her patent-pending model for wealth legacy building; buoyant and energizing Sekou Andrews; conference MC Dr. Stacie NC Grant; Shirley Johnson of the LiSA Initiative for financial literacy for women; Nana Dr. Kwa David Whitaker who reminded us this was group therapy in his uniquely wise way; Dr. Randall Pinkett, Coach Carter, Bernie Dohmann (CEO Space), Linda Clemons, Veronica Conway and Les Brown.
I was moved to action by the presentation made by Willie Barney “Rebuilding the Village: A Movement to Transform Omaha; Lessons from The Empowerment Network.” He and his team is literally transforming a city. They decreased crime, decreased youth drop out, increased jobs and quality housing…so many accomplishments that other cities need to learn from these men and women.
I delivered a dynamic, fun, deep, inspirational and informative workshop based on my 15+ years of work. “The Secret Hundreds of Thousands of People Have Used to Transform Their Lives” had a packed room of attendees who experientially got how their communication could immediately shift their attitude and results from the negative to the positive. I also co-led, Dr. Robert Scott’s “Standing Out: 5 Positive Habits to 360 Your Life” that introduced a masterfully crafted series of assessments and tools with sales, relationship and other applications.
International Community Services Awards were presented to Rev. Earl Erasmus, The Dream Center Urban Consultation Capetown, South Africa, Chief Nana Kodwo Eduakwa V, Elmina, Ghana and Linus Okorie, Founder of GOTNI, Lagos, Nigeria.
Suzan Hart (Isagenix) and Dr. Fraser kicked off the new health and wellness initiative with a healthy weight loss program with prizes up to $25,000.There was also a spirited multi-generational Technology Town Hall meeting. Look out for engineers, business owners and STEM consultant Abby Adesina. The conference ended with Rev. Dr. Freddie Haynes who delivered a sermon that was “off the charts”. Last was the closing party.
LInda Clemons and Dr. George C. Fraser presenting Dr. Joel P. Martin with the Phenomenal Woman Award
At this year’s event, I was honored to receive the Phenomenal Woman Award with other honorees Dr. Emma Fraser-Pendleton, Debra Peek Haynes and Dr. Pam Dessaso.
PNC started in Cleveland, then moved to Atlanta and then Dallas. Starting next year, we move to the nation’s capital and the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Prince George’s County, MD. Dr. Fraser and the FraserNet team are already deeply involved in the planning of what promises to be a most extraordinary event next May 26 to 28, 2016. Registrations are on sale now and we expect to have the conference sold out shortly.
If you would like to register as a member of my Positively Powerful Inner-Circle receiving significant benefits for the 2016 PowerNetworking Conference, contact me immediately if not sooner.
