--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dave’s Killer Bread Foundation:
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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. | |||
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DoubleTree Hotel and Conference Center, 1000 NE Multnomah St., Portland, Ore. | |||
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WHO: |
Keynote Speaker: Former Missouri Senator Jeff Smith |
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A Missouri State Senator from 2007 to 2009, Jeff Smith went to prison for covering up an election law violation and uncovered the greatest crime of all: the waste of untapped human potential of those with whom he was serving time. Now an assistant professor at The New School’s Milano School of International Affairs, Management, and Urban Planning and the author of Mr. Smith Goes to Prison: What My Year Behind Bars Taught Me About America’s Prison Crisis, Smith is an advocate promoting practical solutions to the broken criminal justice system and true rehabilitation for the millions living behind bars. |
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Dave’s Killer Bread CEO John Tucker will discuss the lasting change resulting from Second Chance Employment and the powerful impact it’s had on him as the leader of a national brand. |
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POP! Gourmet Popcorn CEO David Israel will share how he wrote his business plan for POP! while in prison and describe his company’s commitment to employing people with criminal backgrounds. |
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Defy Ventures CEO Catherine Hoke will inspire with real stories of the entrepreneurial talents of incarcerated individuals and the need for opportunities when they get out of prison. |
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Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury will voice government support for integrating people with criminal backgrounds into the workforce. |
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COST: |
Business people and media are invited to attend free of charge; pre-registration is required. Email info@dkbfoundation.org for more information and to sign up for the Summit. |
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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/.
