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BBC–NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN INDIANAPOLIS This forum will feature presentations and discuss opportunities on the 2012 Super Bowl, Wishard Project and the City of Indianapolis’ Rebuild Indy project. Time: 9:30 a.m.—Noon Cost: Free. Registration required at http://www.indianablackexpo.com Location: Indiana Convention Center, Rooms 206-207

BBC—SUSTAINABILITY AS A STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE Sustainability strategies are all about business survival. It is a popular concept describing actions to reduce water use, improve energy efficiency, recycle/reduce or even eliminate landfill waste. Come hear about sustainability strategies that Cummins, a leader in sustainability, has implemented

to maintain its competitive edge. Specifically, this workshop will address why sustainability is an important industry trend and how implementing a sustainability plan can help you save on your bottom line. Additionally, learn what federal and state programs are available to assist small and medium businesses with guests from the Purdue University Technical Assistance Program – a NIST Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center.

Time: 1—2:30 p.m. Cost: Free. Registration required at http://www.indianablackexpo.com (2 gift baskets valued at $75 will be given away in a special drawing for those in attendance) Location: Indiana Convention Center, Rooms 203-204 Presenters: Mike Molnar, Dir-Env Policy & Sustainable Development, Christopher Cramer, Global Supply Chain Manager

BBC—SUCCESSFUL SUPPLIER DIVERSITY STRATEGIES Find out how to leverage corporate supplier diversity programs to understand “what are the opportunities” and how to access the opportunities through shared best practices from both the Corporate and MBE perspective. The workshop will also discuss innovative supplier diversity partnerships. Time: 2:30—4 p.m. Cost: Free. Registration required at http://www.indianablackexpo.com Location: Indiana Convention Center, Rooms 206-207

YOUTH ENTREPRENEUR SEMINAR (CEO CAMP) – DAY 2 FEATURING MARKETING PLAN COMPETITION Cash Prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners! Time: 9 a.m.—5 p.m.

Cost: Free. Pre-Registration required at http://www.indianablackexpo.com Location: Indiana Convention Center, Rooms 109-110

IBE STATEWIDE EDUCATION CONFERENCE PRESENTED BY USA FUNDS, CUMMINS INC. AND INDIANA CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION Keynote Speaker: Geoffrey Canada, president and CEO of the Harlem Children’s Zone

Theme: Resilient Communities: Persistence in Academic Excellence from Cradle to Career.” Time: 3 p.m. Registration 4:30 p.m. Conference Program/Keynote address

6 p.m. Private Reception Cost: ($25 in advance; May 31st) (June1-July1 $50) (After July 1-$125) (Registration required) Location: Indiana Convention Center, Sagamore Ballrooms 1-3