Industry Leaders and Visionaries Discuss 'Empowering the Nation Through Information'
Sears Corporate Roundtable Examines Digital Divide During the Black Data
Processing Associates 23rd Annual National Conference
What: Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) hosts a panel addressing
steps different sectors of society can and are taking to employ
technology to empower all individuals in our nation.
Who: Moderator: Phil Ponce, WTTV-TV, Host of Chicago Tonight
Panelists: Reggie Jackson, Baseball Hero and Founder of Mr.
October for Kids Foundation
Stephanie Springs, Deputy CIO, Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Christopher Grant, Deputy CTO, Chicago Public School
System
Gina Billings, Senior Resource Coordinator, Compaq
Computer Corporation
When: Panel Session: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 16, 2001
Where: Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
301 E. North Water Street
Chicago, Illinois 60611
About
BDPA: Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) is the premier
professional development/networking organization for African-
American information technology professionals. Founded in
Philadelphia, Pa., in 1975, BDPA today includes more than 40
chapters and 2,500 members nationwide.
RSVP: Melissa Winchester, Sears, 847-286-5708
Kellie Harris, Compaq, 312-260-1169
PRNewswire -- Aug. 14
SOURCE: Sears, Roebuck and Co.
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