Timothy and Carmelita Christian serve as the Honorary Co-Chairs for the 15th Anniversary Conference. The Empowerment Network thanks them for their generous support and Tim for his leadership as the Board President.

Timothy L. Christian is a film financier, producer and entrepreneur. He serves as CEO of the Omaha based film finance and production company, Night Fox Entertainment and Past-President of the Nebraska Film Association.

Formerly, Tim was Executive VP of Operations for The MixCast Network; a global distribution and entertainment platform. In this position, he helped pioneer the online video space and achieve a presence in 20+ global markets. Christian then spun-off a strategic brand development firm which executed campaigns on behalf of major media clients ranging from VIACOM to Warner Brothers Records to the Professional Sports Wives Association.

Tim has extensive experience in the entertainment industry. His start in the entertainment world came from interning for Grammy Award winning music artist and producer, Teddy Riley. His dedication and hard work afforded him increasing levels of responsibility. He ultimately found his place in business and strategic development for many record labels and artists. Christian has earned the respect of some of the biggest entertainers and executives in the music industry and is highly regarded as one that can deliver results.

Tim is the current board president of the Empowerment Network and board member for Nebraska Appleseed and the James Phillip Foster Hope Resource Center. He also serves on the Development Committee for the Malcom X Memorial Foundation. He is extremely active in his church, New Hope Apostolic Temple, serving as a Deacon and youth ministry leader. Christian also gives a large portion of his time to teenagers and young adults that need mentorship.  Tim studied Finance and Economics at The Pennsylvania State University.

Thursday, May 19, 2022

8:00 AM             
Special Pre-Conference Intensive
Regional and National Partner Cities (Only)

Contact Willie Barney @ wbarney@empoweromaha.com

5:30 PM              
Conference VIP Reception at 24^th and Lake

Friday, May 20, 2022
Conference at CHI Health Center Omaha

7:00 AM              
Registration, Breakfast and Revive Black Business Expo

8:00 AM              
Conference Opening Session

8:30 AM              
Morning Keynote:  Suzan Hart
International Consultant:
Health, Wellness and Entrepreneurship

9:00 AM              
EmPower Talks with featuring National Strategic Advisors and Local Partners

Employment

Education

Violence Prevention

Home Ownership

Health

Arts and Revitalization

Entrepreneurship

10:00 AM          
BREAK and Revive Black Business Expo

10:15 AM            
Collaboration Breakout Sessions

Employment:
Advance Omaha! Diversity & Inclusion Strategies

Education:
Cradle to Career Solutions, Back on Track to 95%

Violence Prevention:
Omaha 360 – Past, Present and Future

Home Ownership:
Launching the Omaha 1,000 Home Owner Campaign

Health:
Moving Beyond COVID with a Holistic Approach to Health

Arts and Revitalization:
24^th and Lake…The NEXT Phase

Entrepreneurship:
Black Businesses…Reaching $1 Billion in Collective Sales

11:15 AM            
Break and Revive Black Business Expo

11:30 AM            
15 Year Anniversary Celebration

Luncheon Keynote featuring Earvin “Magic” Johnson

Empowerment Champion’s Awards

EmPower Talk Introductions for Afternoon Sessions

Book Signing and Photos

Revive Black Business Expo

1:30 PM              
Capacity-Building Breakout Sessions

Featuring National Strategic Advisors and Local Partners

Leadership & Succession:
In and Through the Crisis

Communication:
Casting Vision and Telling Your Story

Teamwork:
Developing and Maintaining High Performing Teams

Data-driven Strategies:
Using and Presenting Data for Better Decision-making

Innovation:
Bringing Creativity and Energy to Your Organization and Efforts

Youth:
Youth Voice and Leadership in the Community

2:15 PM              
BREAK, Snacks and Revive Black Business Expo

2:30 PM              
Afternoon Keynote:  Anna Barber

National Fund Development Consultant

3:00 PM              
Musical Guest and
Transformation 2025: Phase II Launch

Hilton Omaha Downtown
1001 Cass Street
Omaha, Nebraska  68102

Find us in downtown Omaha, directly connected via sky bridge to CHI Health Event Center, a block from TD Ameritrade Ballpark, and less than a mile from the Old Market Entertainment District. We’re also an official Creighton University partner, which is just over a mile away. We have a health club and spa with an indoor pool and whirlpool.

The Hilton Omaha Downtown is just across the street from the CHI Health Center Omaha where the conference will take place.  The hotel is also minutes away from 24th and Lake where the Thursday Night VIP Reception will take place.

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