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TC BANDD XVIII "If You Stay Ready, You Don't Have to Get Ready"

  • University of St. Thamas and Zoom United States (map)

TC BANDD Presents: “If You Stay Ready, You Don’t Have to Get Ready"

Join us for TC BANDD XVIII, a FREE professional development summit built to empower, connect, and prepare Black professionals, ERG members, and allies for what’s next. We have an unmatched line up of dynamic, knowledgeable, and engaging speakers, fee breakfast and lunch, prize giveaways, and networking opportunities! This is a Can't Miss event!

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Free & Hybrid | Registration is open now Registration Link or tcbandd.org

This year’s sessions will dive deep into real-world strategies for resilience, leadership, and growth:

Featured Sessions

➢ The Power of Strategic Networking (Panel Discussion)

➢ Effectively Leveraging and Managing Wealth in Volatile Times

➢ The Hidden Job Market: How to Find Opportunities in a Challenging Market

➢ Breaking Glass Ceilings: Black Women Navigating Leadership and Job Security

➢ The Hustle Is the Safety Net: Building Side Businesses & Multiple Streams of Income

➢ Plan B Is the New Plan A: Contingency Planning for Your Career

Confirmed Speakers

Joffrey Wilson, Vice President HR, DEI, Supplier and Workforce Development, Mortenson

Tiffani Daniels, Director – Consumer Loyalty & Rewards, General Mills

Miquel Purvis McMoore, CEO, kpCompanies

Courtney Andersen, Vice President, Supply Chain, 3M

Karmin Bryant, Moderator, General Mills

Nancy Korsah, President & CEO, Black Business Enterprises

Darren Hayes, Executive Chef, Flame Mobile Kitchen

Drinal Foster, SHRM-CP, PHR ✨, Founder and CEO, Black Girl Wanders, LLC

Donzel A Leggett, MBA, NACD.DC, Principal, Destiny Development Delta

Nneka Cosentino, Vice President/Senior Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch Wealth

Bianca Dawkins, DEI Senior Manager, Minnesota Timberwolves

It’s free. Light breakfast and lunch provided. It’s hybrid. It’s your moment to prepare, adapt, and thrive.

Join us — and bring your network.

Thanks to Old National Bank, MDI | Minnesota Diversified Industries, and Black Girl Wanders for their sponsorship and ensuring that this event remains free to all who are interested in Learning, Sharing, and Growing Together!

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