
Business Financial Leadership Conference
My Local CFO Financial Conference
Resilient Leadership in Uncertain Economic Times
Resilient Leadership in Uncertain Economic Times
The last two years have brought about interesting “Financial Times,” for businesses. While there are always aspects of financials being talked about, there historically has not been an event with the sole purpose of connecting the tangible connection from leadership and operations to the financial state of a company. The Business Financial Leadership Conference promotes financial management that addresses the whole company, allowing attendees to get a holistic business pulse on past, current and future trends. Attendees will learn, share, explore, inspire, and boldly challenge concepts, processes, and ideas as a leader, from a financial point. Best practices and actionable strategies are embedded in the solutions that thought leaders and practitioners promote.
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The conference will afford business owners, financial professionals, and organizations the opportunity to explore the tools and resources necessary to build, grow and scale sustainable businesses and remain competitive on any stage. The event will provide a valuable opportunity for individuals to network and grow in their knowledge of financial management and leadership.

Guest Speakers


Sherri McManus
Executive Leadership Coach, Trainer
The Lou Everett Group
SESSION:
Characteristics of
Effective Leadership

Ryan Ray
President & CEO
Jobs for Life
PANEL SESSION:
Resilient Growth Recipe: Good Talent, Diverse Teams and Thriving Workplaces

Thomas Wilson
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones
SESSION:
Financial Awareness Today Equals A Resilient Tomorrow

Brentley Wright
Certified DEI Advisor
Founder & Owner
Brentley Financial
SESSION:
Resiliency Transformation
Through Forward Thinking

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Donna Ray Berkelhammer
Owner &
Business Attorney
Legal Direction, LLC
PANEL SESSION:
Acquisitions:
Growing Through
Leveraging Resources

Jimmy Davies
Founder & CEO Every.Black
SESSION:
What is the Metaverse

Lenwood V.
Long, Sr.
President/CEO
African American
Alliance of CDFI CEO's
SESSION:
The Power of CDFI's and Community Banking

Nicole McIntyre
CEO & Co-Founder Cocoa Forte™ Franchising, LLC
PANEL SESSION:
Acquisitions:
Growing Through
Leveraging Resources

La-Tasha Best Gaddy
Chief Strategist
Infinity Bridges, Inc.
PANEL SESSION:
Acquisitions:
Growing Through
Leveraging Resources

Traci Bermiss
Global Diversity & Inclusion Leader for the Black Community IBM
PANEL SESSION:
Resilient Growth Recipe: Good Talent, Diverse Teams & Thriving Workshops

Patrick Rodriguez
Senior Area Manager
Raleigh & Northeast
North Carolina District Office U.S. Small Business Administration
SBA WELCOME:
SBA Mission and Programs
Assisting Leaders with Business Resiliency

Julia Kelley-Swift
Coordinator, Small Business Center
Center for Workforce Engagement
Durham Tech Community College
SBC WELCOME:
Engaging the SBC to
Assist Leaders with Business Resiliency

Brier Creek Country Club
9400 Club Hill Dr
Raleigh, NC 27617
Our 2022 Business Financial Leadership Conference will be held on the beautiful grounds of the Brier Creek Country Club overlooking their majestic golf course.