In his first Business Brief of the new year, ELC President and CEO Michael Hyter hosted Congressman G.K. Butterfield, U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 1st congressional district. Congressman Butterfield discusses the impact of voting rights on American democracy in light of recent events, such as Supreme Court Justice Breyer’s retirement announcement.
ELC President and CEO Mike Hyter hosted the final ELC CEO LinkedIn Chat of the year, featuring Michele Thornton Ghee, CEO of iconic brands, Ebony and JET. Be sure to check out Michele’s inspiring and energizing interview.
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, ELC President and CEO Mike Hyter hosted the sixth Executive Leadership Council Business Brief with Paula Schneider, President and CEO of the Susan G. Komen Foundation, where The ELC’s Vice Chair Ed Dandridge serves as Board Chair.
In recognition of Pride Month, ELC President and CEO Mike Hyter recently hosted the third Executive Leadership Council Business Brief with ELC members and members of the LGBTQ community, Brickson Diamond, Chief Executive Officer of Big Answers, LLC and Colleen Taylor, President, Merchant Services - US at American Express. Brickson and Colleen hold some of the most senior roles in business today.
The Executive Leadership Council is proud to partner with the Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC) and Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics (LEAP), as we continue to strengthen our partnerships with business organizations committed to the empowerment of people of color at all levels of corporate America -- especially as we continue to see violence and hate lodged against the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.
