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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s ALC Voting Rights Braintrust
26 December 2025 1:30 PM America/Toronto
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Virtual Event
Description: On Monday, September 13th, 2021 The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s ALC Voting Rights Braintrust consisted of two panels. Panel I will brought together legal and policy experts to discuss the nuts and bolts of current legal and legislative efforts to strengthen voting rights at the federal and state levels. The panel also included a candid discussion of intent, strategy, obstacles, and hurdles being encountered, and prospects for success. Panel II brought together ...
Driving Innovation in Agriculture INNOVATION IN AGRICULTURE AND ENERGY OPPORTUNITY ZONE SUMMIT
About
The Innovation in Agriculture & Energy Opportunity Zone (IAEOZ) Summit is an annual national conference launched in 2020 by KDM & Associates, LLC to reshape the future of farming, energy, and rural enterprise across America. Now in its 6th year, the 2025 IAEOZ Summit will be held October 13–15, 2025, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and will be livestreamed globally.
Organized by KDM & Associates, LLC, former operator of the U.S. Commerce Department/Minority Business Development Agency’s Federal Procurement Center (2021–2025), the Summit brings together local Puerto Rican leaders, U.S. Federal officials, and global experts across agriculture, energy, technology, commerce, and capital investment.
The Summit explores the role of small and medium-sized businesses in solving today’s most urgent rural challenges—from energy security and smart farming to sustainable development and government contracting. With Puerto Rico’s unique status as an Opportunity Zone-rich territory, the IAEOZ Summit creates a launchpad for public-private partnerships and inclusive economic transformation.
Vision
To build a resilient, innovative, and inclusive rural economy driven by sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and equitable access to capital, technology, and federal contracting opportunities—empowering underserved communities and unlocking new pathways to prosperity.
Mission
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Advance innovation in agriculture and energy within Opportunity Zones and rural communities.
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Connect minority and underserved businesses with contracting and investment opportunities in the U.S. and abroad.
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Foster collaboration between federal agencies, HBCUs, land-grant institutions, and rural enterprises to drive workforce development, smart infrastructure, and economic revitalization.
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Elevate best practices through real-world case studies, podcasts, training content, and partnerships with stakeholders across government, industry, and academia.
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