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PROMOTION
trends and events. A proposed book of
case studies from various academics
would be used in Institute programs and
would also be available for use in col-
leges and business schools.
“Our vision,” says Butts, “is to be the
source for information about blacks in
business in America. Soon, everyone
looking for that will know to come to The
ELC’s Institute.”
CEO Spriggs is leading with purpose. “At
our Gala last week, we celebrated literally
two ends of our corporate spectrum. We
had our inaugural CEO GameChanger
Conference, where we really went deep
on actionable items CEOs can take to
bring change to their senior leadership
and boards, and our Mid-Level Managers’
Symposium, which is the highlight of many
of those young professionals’ careers.”
About the pivot to the new, Spriggs adds,
At the Martha’s Vineyard 2019 Black Economic
“We announced The ELC’s comprehen-
Forum: ELC Board Chair Tonie Leatherberry, Rep.
sive strategy to use our powerful collective
Sonya McCullum Roberts
President and Group Leader, Cargill Salt Group
Sonya shares three key elements that allowed
her to succeed.
voice beyond the corporate world, to
reach the needs of our broad black
business community.”
For over three decades, The ELC
has advocated for more blacks on
boards and in the C-suite, including
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and presented unique leadership
development programs and products
for its members as well as younger
blacks who aspire to the most senior
corporate positions. The ELC is now
leading with a broader purpose, with
depth and breadth; embracing black
entrepreneurs and thought leaders,
stars in the new business landscape;
and tackling institutional barriers that
defy the stability and wealth aspira-
tions of so many black Americans.
New opportunities for black leadership
abound. Join The ELC on its North Star
journey. Visit www.elcinfo.com.
Joyce Beatty (D-OH), ELC CEO Skip Spriggs
“Get results.
Seek mentors.
Be courageous.”
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