EMPOWERING Ehristian Center Faith & Marketplace Conference October 11-13, 2018 at 4010 E State Street, Rockford, IL The Conference begins: Thursday, October th from 10:00am to 4:30 pm with a Career and Education Fair. Hiring agencies and company hiring officials will be present to aid individuals seeking employment with the possibility of being hired on the spot. It will also include city legal services to help deal with expungements. Colleges will be represented to help those attending with continuing education classes as well as those who might need to receive their GED. At 7:00 pm we will host a worship and praise service featuring guest speakers and guest vocalists Friday, October 12 at 10:00 am the conference features a Regional Leadership Forum that will focus on Leadership and Unity. It will be preceded by a short ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the finalization of construction to the church addition we have recently acquired. We wil focus that day on improving our relationships with businesses, education and governmental entities while discovering the advantages of working together. The event includes a complimentary catered breakfast, networking oppor- tunities and insight on what leadership means from guest speakers from our own community including Rockford City Mayor, Thomas McNamara. Please RSVP for this event by October 5 to 815-243-0724. At 7:00 pm we will host a worship and praise service featuring guest speakers and guest vocalists Saturday, October 13th we will host an Entrepreneurial Expo from 10:00 am-2:00 pm Dynamic Speakers who not only know about faith but about the marketplace will be featured. The speakers own successful businesses/restaurant franchises and have great expertise in the marketplace. They will provide the audience with practical tools, resources and insight on how to start or take their business to the next level. There is $25 per person cost for this event Empowering Word Christian Center 4010 E. State Street | Rockford, IL | 815-243-0724