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Sponsor: Synergy on Boards
Prize Donated By: The Diversity Business Network (www.MyDBN.com)
Black Business Panel Moderator:
Trevino Betty - The Diversity Business Network
Black Business Panel Guests
- Trish Mandewo - Synergy on Boards
- Matthew Cowley - Acting Manager of Public Appointment Secretariat, City of Toronto
About This Event
Black people are unrepresented on Boards across Canada and Black-owned businesses are missing in the supply chain. Join Trevino Betty - The Diversity Business Network, Trish Mandewo - Synergy on Boards & Matthew Cowley - Acting Manager of Public Appointment Secretariat, City of Toronto talk about opportunities to join Boards, Committees and Tribunals at the City of Toronto. Learn more about upcoming Board training with Synergy on Boards and Black Business Certification with The Diversity Business Network.
Moderator: Trevino Betty
The Diversity Business Network is pleased to partner with Synergy on Boards, connecting organizations with Board -ready Black, Indigenous, and other Visible Minority candidates.
http://mydbn.ca/
Matthew Cowley is Acting Manager of the Public Appointments Secretariat at the City of Toronto. He will present on the many opportunities to join City of Toronto boards, committees, and tribunals, the application process, and the importance of engaging with Black Torontonians and other equity-seeking groups in their work. Note: candidates must be a resident of Toronto in order to be eligible for appointment to a City board. The presentation will run about 15-20 minutes followed by time for Q&A. Learn more about what opportunities are available at www.toronto.ca/ServeYourCity.
Trish Mandewo
Synergy on Boards Consulting Group provides corporations and not-for-profits organizations looking to bring diversity of thoughts into their boardrooms. We provide easy access to subject matter experts and professionals, and board-ready Black, Indigenous, and other Visible Minority candidates. A clear understanding of the oversight and fiduciary duties of a board. An understanding of the foresight and the strategic roles of boards. Increased clarity on the roles of the Board, Director and CEO / ED. Knowledge of what to look for before joining the board.
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view moreThe Diversity Business Network
The Diversity Business Network (DBN) brings together a consortium of experts and leaders to work with forward thinking organizations, corporations, and governments to integrate diversity and Inclusion to achieve real equity and bottom line impact. This most transformative time creates a renewed sense of urgency to be on the right side of history. It is not the time to merely check boxes, it is a time to create a new paradigm where equity and impact are fully integrated at all levels of the organizational structure and into the organization’s DNA. DBN’s culture-based, the comprehensive approach helps an organization to fulfil its true mission and vision. This transformation to a healthy organizational culture results in increased profitability and efficiency.
mydbn.ca/
view moreCertified Black Owned
The DBN Black-Owned Business Certification Validates That A Business Is At Least 51% Owned, Operated, Controlled, And Managed By A Black Entrepreneur. To Achieve DBN Certification, An Entrepreneur Needs To Submit An Application And Be Available For A Site Visit
mydbn.ca/certification/
view moreSynergy On Boards
Synergy on Boards Consulting Group provides corporations and not-for-profits organizations looking to bring diversity of thoughts into their boardrooms. We provide easy access to subject matter experts and professionals, and board-ready Black, Indigenous, and other Visible Minority candidates.
www.eventbrite.com/e/fundamentals-of-board-governance-tickets-125281308767?aff=TheDiversityAgency
view moreCity of Toronto
Opportunities to join City of Toronto boards, committees, and tribunals, the application process.
www.toronto.ca/community-people/get-involved/public-appointments/
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