From White Castle to White House: The Importance of Advocacy
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Date and Time
Thursday Feb 16, 2012
7:30 AM - 10:00 AM MST
February 16, 2012: 7:30-10:00 am
Location
University of Denver, Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Mgmt, 2044 E. Evans Ave. Denver, CO 80208
Fees/Admission
free for first time attendess
Contact Information
Kim Schneider Malek 720-216-0268 or Janelle Hsia 303-588-9911
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From White Castle to White House: The...
Description
The Family Business Council of Colorado is an educational forum helping its family-managed business members understand the universe of possibilities for family business success.
Program title: From White Castle to the White House:
White Castle, founded in 1921, is home of the small square hamburgers called sliders. Fourth generation family in-law and Vice President of Government and Shareholder Relations, Jamie Richardson, will tell how the company upholds its family values and maintains its culture in the context of government affairs, public relations and community engagement. Jamie is Vice Chair of the Board of Family Enterprise USA. (http://mobile.whitecastle.com/company)
Family Enterprise USA (FEUSA) is a non-profit advocacy organization promoting a shared voice for the 5.5 million family businesses creating 75% of all new jobs. Ann Kinkade, President of FEUSA, will discuss the importance of providing education to the general public, policymakers and the media about the collective issues facing family enterprises and publicly promoting their contribution to the common good. (http://www.familyenterpriseusa.org)
