Second Chance Summit Inspires Businesses to Put More People with Criminal Backgrounds to Work
– Oregon Bakery Built On The Power Of Lasting Change Pays It Forward –
–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dave’s Killer Bread Foundation:
WHAT: |
The Second Chance Summit is a gathering of business, nonprofit and government leaders sharing experiences, best practices and resources to power Second Chance Employment, the hiring of people with criminal backgrounds. The session features compelling speakers, actionable resources and networking opportunities. Sponsored by Dave’s Killer Bread and hosted by the Dave’s Killer Bread Foundation, the Summit is designed for business leaders and human resources professionals who are ready to expand employment practices and maintain success while positively impacting individuals and communities. |
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WHEN: |
Friday, Oct. 16, 2015 8:00 a.m. ? 4:00 p.m. | |||
WHERE: |
DoubleTree Hotel and Conference Center, 1000 NE Multnomah St., Portland, Ore. |
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WHO: |
Keynote Speaker: Former Missouri Senator Jeff |
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A Missouri State Senator from 2007 to 2009, Jeff Smith went to |
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Featured Speakers: | ||||
Dave’s Killer Bread CEO John |
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POP! |
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Defy |
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Multnomah County Chair Deborah |
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COST: |
Business people and media are invited to attend free of charge; |
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About Dave’s Killer Bread Foundation
The Dave’s Killer Bread Foundation is dedicated to encouraging and
inspiring Second Chance Employment, the hiring of people with criminal
backgrounds. Funded by Dave’s Killer Bread and inspired by the company’s
employee-partners, the foundation builds replicable, sustainable
solutions for any organization looking to adopt Second Chance
Employment. Foundation resources include the Second Chance Employment
Playbook, designed with reentry, criminal justice, business and human
resource experts, and the annual Second Chance Summit, an educational
and outreach event for employers.
About Dave’s Killer Bread
Dave’s Killer Bread is the best-selling organic sliced bread in the
U.S., with 17 varieties of whole grain organic bakery products and
widespread distribution across the U.S. and Canada. One of the cleanest
bread labels on bread shelves, DKB pioneered the organic seeded bread
category. All its products are Certified USDA organic and Non-GMO
Project Verified. First introduced at Portland Farmers Market in 2005,
DKB’s deep commitment to the power of second chances is helping
transform lives and lead to positive, lasting change for its
employee-partners, one of three who have a criminal background. Learn
more at http://www.daveskillerbread.com/.
Contacts
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Doe Hatfield, 503-231-3086 (office)
Cell:
503-756-8257
doe@maxwellpr.com