Join ICIC in its 25th year as we hold our NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
NOVEMBER 13TH, 2019! For 25 years we have worked with and celebrated
high-growth small businesses in underserved communities that are
economic catalysts in their neighborhoods. This year’s National
Conference brings together our dynamic network of current program
participants, small business alumni, and collaborators.
The conference begins with a welcome reception at Fenway Park’s
State Street Pavilion on November 12th (6-8pm). It will continue at
the Hynes Convention Center for a full day of programming on November
13th, featuring relevant educational content, high-profile keynote
addresses, and many networking opportunities with the more than 400
business owners from throughout the country who will be in attendance.
SOME CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
* A keynote address by ICIC founder and chairman Dr. Michael Porter
on creating shared value
* Educational breakout sessions with Harvard Business School
professor Lynda Applegate, and author and entrepreneur Dawn Fotopulos
* A keynote address by former Inner City 100 winner and CEO of Happy
Brands, Shazi Vizram
* Shark Tank-style pitches with panel of expert judges
* The reveal of the 2019 Inner City 100 list, published annually in
FORTUNE
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
For your convenience, we have blocked a number of rooms at a
discounted rate for event attendees at the Sheraton BOSTON Hotel.
Please note, the room block is limited, so it is advisable to book as
soon as possible. Unreserved rooms will be released for general sale
at higher prices after the posted cut-off date. Please make your
reservations here
[https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1563375970220&key=GRP&app=resvlink]
for the room block.
For those looking for alternative options, we have compiled a list of
suggested hotels, located near the Hynes Convention Center:
* Hilton Back Bay
[https://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/massachusetts/hilton-boston-back-bay-BOSBHHH/index.html]
* Marriott Copley
[https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bosco-boston-marriott-copley-place/]
* Mandarin Oriental
[https://www.mandarinoriental.com/boston/back-bay/luxury-hotel]
* Westin Copley
[https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/boswi-the-westin-copley-place-boston/]
* The Colonnade [https://www.colonnadehotel.com/]
Attendees can also explore the following options:
* Bed and Breakfasts
[https://www.bedandbreakfast.com/boston-massachusetts.html]
* Boutique Hotels [https://boutiquehotel-boston.com/]
* AirBnB
[https://www.airbnb.com/s/Back-Bay--Boston--MA--United-States/all?refinement_paths%5B%5D=%2Ffor_you&query=Back%20Bay%2C%20Boston%2C%20MA%2C%20United%20States&toddlers=0&place_id=ChIJsfUV-A5644kRxFubWZLMo7w&search_type=unknown&checkin=2019-11-11&checkout=2019-11-13&adults=1]
* VRBO
[https://www.vrbo.com/search/keywords:back-bay-boston-ma-usa/arrival:2019-11-11/departure:2019-11-13?adultsCount=1&petIncluded=false]
This event is the first of its kind, combining elements from ICIC's
Inner City 100 Awards & Conference
[http://icic.org/urban-business-initiatives/inner-city-100/]and Inner
City Capital Connection's National Conference
[http://icic.org/urban-business-initiatives/inner-city-capital-connections/national-capital-conference/].
Please contact Margaret Phan (mphan@icic.org) with any questions
regarding this year's event.
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