Share
banner
banner

Community Financial Empowerment Series

Navigating the Job Market and Managing Your Money in Uncertain Times

Join Metropolitan AME Church and the Daniel Alexander Payne Community Development Corporation as we present our 8th Annual Community Financial Empowerment Series. 


The Agenda


The June 22, 2025 portion of the series will feature two 45-minute panels and a one-hour networking and “talk to the experts” segment following the two panels.


12Noon-12:15PM: Welcome, Opening Prayer and Remarks


  • William H. Lamar IV, Pastor, Metropolitan AME Church

  • Gladys Gary Vaughn, Chair, Daniel Alexander Payne Community Development Corporation


12:15PM-1PM: Saving and Investing Panel: Managing Your Investments

  • Joseph Brooks (Moderator) Financial Literacy Education Leader  

  • Mary Robinson Carter - Vice President - Senior Financial Advisor - Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

  • Joe Emerausabe - Vice President - Senior Financial Advisor - Merrill Lynch Wealth Management


Break 1PM-1:15PM


1:15PM-2PM: Career and Business Panel: “Jobs, Career, and Business Tips in a Digital World”

  • Marie Johns (Moderator) Former Deputy Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration  

  • Courtney Bickert - Social Impact and Executive Search Leader, Senior Consultant, DRiWaterstone Human Capital

  • Danielle Pemberton, Esq. - Global Managing Director, Diversified Search Group (DSG)


2PM-3PM: Networking and Talk to the Experts 


**Prizes will be awarded throughout the event - must be present to win.     


Sponsorship Opportunities:

The title sponsor for the series will receive the highest level of recognition and visibility, including their logo prominently displayed at each workshop in the series and within marketing and promotional collateral. Title and Event sponsors will have a table to display marketing materials as well as access to engage attendees individually.


Sponsorship Levels:


SERIES TITLE SPONSOR

$5,000

EVENT SPONSOR

$2,500

GENERAL EVENT SPONSOR

$500


**Gifts in any amount are accepted**

🖁Contact Information:

Please reach out to a planning committee co-chair for assistance with registration, press, or sponsorships.

Event Co-Chairs: