Retooling the Church for Greater Efficiency
Presented by Ramone Harper - CEO, BNB Consulting & Associates

In this workshop, we will look at reorganizing our ministries to become more effective and efficient in fulfilling the vision.  Find out what needs to be replaced, re-tooled, or rearranged in order to make sure we are being fruitful in this season of recovery.  Learn how to reinvest in the right places, re-invent your brand, and realign your resources to produce the desired results with a minimum amount of waste, expenses, and/or unnecessary effort.  Attendees will walk away with a blueprint of how to achieve maximum efficiency in the Kingdom!

Ramone Harper a revolutionary modern day Dream Interpreter has arrived, and is currently empowering ministries and businesses. An interpreter is one who translates an instruction into the appropriate language and executes it before moving forward.  Under the inspiration and guidance of CEO and founder, Ramone Harper, BNB Consulting & Associates was created to assist corporations, media venues, government, ministries, and entertainers to interpret their visions and communicate effectively with: employees, shareholders, partners, clients, customers, congregations, supporters and more.  He is originally from Detroit, Michigan but lived the majority of his teenage years in the Dallas Fort Worth area.  He is married to his life, business, and ministry partner, Verily, and they are the proud parents of three beautiful D.I.V.A.S. and one son. More importantly, he loves Jesus Christ and accepted his call to preach and teach in November of 2007.

Ramone Harper is a highly sought after consultant to Mega Churches, entertainers and businesses across the nation. The tremendous impact and success of BNB has been recently featured on television programs such as Trinity Broadcasting Network’s Praise the Lord and Daystar’s Celebration!  Ramone has also helped launch the comedy career of comedian Marcus D. Wiley, who is now a part of the nationally syndicated Yolanda Adams Morning Show, Director/Playwright Robert Simms and national gospel recording artist and ASCAP award recipient, James Fortune and FIYA.  With proven experience in strategic partnerships, leadership training, strategic planning, marketing and project management, Ramone Harper and the BNB team are a priceless asset to any organization.

The Future of Funding is Now
Presented By James Post - Devon Financial

When it comes to funding the mission of the Church we serve a God of abundance—and the harvest is plentiful. So why are so many churches struggling to resource their God given vision? Could it be that the amount we reap depends largely on the tools we use?

This program is designed to help you…

• Understand what Planned Giving is and how it works
• Identify the potential benefits to the church as a whole
• Identify potential benefits to those who give planned gifts
• Simply and effectively launch a Planned Giving ministry in your church
• Fund the mission of your church both now and for generations to come through an effective planned giving ministry

James Post is a financial planner who specializes in charitable giving strategies at Devon Financial Partners.  He is also an Investment Advisor Representative at Park Avenue Securities and licensed insurance producer. Mr. Post and his team have helped thousands of families build a legacy of financial security and success while supporting the causes they care about most.

The Role of the Businessman in Fulfilling the Vision of the Local Church
Presented by Pastor Ray Barnard - Impacting Your World Christian Center

In this session, Pastor Ray Barnard will show us the keys that are necessary to unlocking the full potential within us all, so that we will be the facilitators God is calling for to fulfill His vision for the local church.

Purpose is what gives meaning to life. You are only guaranteed the best results if you are doing what you were meant to do. No matter how anointed or gifted or enlightened you may be, if you lack purpose, you will not be effective.

Pastor Ray Barnard, a native of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, moved to Allentown, Pennsylvania when he was ten years old.  Following his graduation from high school, Pastor Barnard continued his education at Temple University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree.

After becoming born again, he pursued the call of God on his life and moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma in December 1989 to attend Oral Roberts University, where he studied at the School of Theology.  During his second year at ORU, he was ordained and licensed by Victory Fellowship Ministries, where he later became the Youth Outreach Pastor. 

Upon his return to Philadelphia, Pastor Barnard continued ministering to the youth and became the Youth Pastor of Deliverance Evangelistic Church. 

In 1994, he and his wife, Pastor Tracey Barnard, started a Bible study from their home with eleven people.  From this humble beginning, Impacting Your World Christian Center was born. IYWCC currently has a membership of over 2500 with three locations; Philadelphia, PA., Cherry Hill, NJ and Elkton, MD.

Pastor Ray and his wife, Pastor Tracey Barnard, are dedicated to empowering people worldwide with the Word.  Pastor Ray is also the host of the television broadcast “Impacting Your World,” which is transforming households throughout the United States, the Virgin Islands and Europe.

Through his pragmatic messages, combined with his reliable wisdom, delightful humor and spirit-driven insight, your eyes will be opened, your mind will be stretched and you will be challenged to live your life ‘on purpose.’

Pastor Ray Barnard and his wife, Pastor Tracey are the proud parents of Rayna Elise, who continues to be a blessing in their lives.  

Creative Ways to Finance Your Business
Presented by Hezekiah Griggs - Founder, HG3 Media

In this session you will discover the art of interacting with financial investors and be exposed to creative ways of funding your business.

America’s Youngest Media Mogul
Hezekiah Griggs III has been called “America’s Youngest Media Mogul.” His name means, “He who God has Strengthened,” and at 22, his collective work in the world clearly exhibits the power of a name.

Described as a “wunderkind,” Griggs started his first business at the age of seven. As a teenager, Griggs distinguished himself as one of the most successful young entrepreneurs in the world, and began consulting with Fortune 500 companies on their marketing, banking, and media relations with the billion-dollar teen consumer market.

Griggs founded HG3 Media in 2003, where he successfully published and operated magazines and media products geared towards teens. The company now operates as a consultative marketing firm, leveraging Griggs’ experience and success in youth marketing to help other organizations strategically manage their images and brands.

Currently, Griggs is the Managing Partner and CEO of H360 Capital. An early-stage venture capital firm, H360 Capital invests in technology start-ups with market-disrupting ideas. As a part of his role, Griggs is responsible for aligning the company, internally and externally, with the strategic vision of the firm; facilitate partnerships and deals for the firm, and guide the partners towards the central objective(s) of the firm and its administrative and operational activities. Additionally, he serves on all investment committees; provides general guidance on deals, and works to advance the investor and entrepreneur engagement policies of the firm.

Griggs is also the Chairman of ADjute, an innovative web start-up that specializes in entrepreneur and small business solutions.

POVERTY TO PROSPERITY
Hezekiah Griggs III’s inspirational journey from poverty to prosperity is a timeless example of empowerment for all who dare to dream. Born into poverty, Griggs’s story is not unlike that of many young people in America today. In the face of adversity, Griggs rose above his circumstances and continues to demonstrate that his talent, drive, and ambition will lead to success after success. His name is synonymous “Character-Driven Success,” and his faith and passion have fostered a myriad of business ventures, organizations, and community outreach initiatives that have impacted the lives of countless youth throughout the world.

Among his many responsibilities, Griggs serves as the Chairman of several organizations, including; the Hezekiah Griggs III (HG3) Foundation, the Initiative for Innovative Leadership & Entrepreneurship, HG3 University, Youth in Business Development Program (YBDP), and the YBDP National Forum.  He is also an active member of several other regional and national nonprofit organizations.

PM WORKSHOPS 5:30 p.m. – 6:20 p.m. 
(Please select one PM workshop)   

Junior Entrepreneurs Workshop (Ages 12 - 18)
Turning Your Dreams Into Reality
Presented by Ramone Harper - CEO, BNB Consulting & Associates

Is IT in you?  In this workshop for young entrepreneurs, we will show that it is not too early to start fulfilling your dreams.  By using examples of many young entrepreneurs today, we will show them the blueprint on how to get started and how to be successful.  The goal of this workshop is to help young people understand that they can do IT, encourage them to do IT and then show them practical steps to move towards IT.

Ramone Harper
A revolutionary modern day Dream Interpreter has arrived, and is currently empowering ministries and businesses. An interpreter is one who translates an instruction into the appropriate language and executes it before moving forward.  Under the inspiration and guidance of CEO and founder, Ramone Harper, BNB Consulting & Associates was created to assist corporations, media venues, government, ministries, and entertainers to interpret their visions and communicate effectively with: employees, shareholders, partners, clients, customers, congregations, supporters and more.  He is originally from Detroit, Michigan but lived the majority of his teenage years in the Dallas Fort Worth area.  He is married to his life, business, and ministry partner, Verily, and they are the proud parents of three beautiful D.I.V.A.S. and one son. More importantly, he loves Jesus Christ and accepted his call to preach and teach in November of 2007.

Ramone Harper is a highly sought after consultant to Mega Churches, entertainers and businesses across the nation. The tremendous impact and success of BNB has been recently featured on television programs such as Trinity Broadcasting Network’s Praise the Lord and Daystar’s Celebration!  Ramone has also helped launch the comedy career of comedian Marcus D. Wiley, who is now a part of the nationally syndicated Yolanda Adams Morning Show, Director/Playwright Robert Simms and national gospel recording artist and ASCAP award recipient, James Fortune and FIYA.  With proven experience in strategic partnerships, leadership training, strategic planning, marketing and project management, Ramone Harper and the BNB team are a priceless asset to any organization.

Demystifying the Certification Application Process
Presented by Stephanie D. Burroughs - Stephanie Speaking, LLC

Stephanie will discuss the various certifications for state and federal government and private certifications; the purpose of the certifications; who uses them; how they are used; the acronyms and their meaning; how to properly use certifications as a marketing tool; and how to complete the application. She will walk you step by step through the completion of the State of NJ MBE/WBE certification application and the SBE registration application. What is the difference between the two applications? Stephanie will provide you with the information to help you decide which one is right for you.

If you want to jump-start your entry into the certification programs; gain a clear understanding of what they are and how they work; learn how to add this tool to your marketing toolkit; gain a clear understanding of the program requirements, overcome documentation nightmare stagnation, or just demystify the certification alphabet soup, you must attend this presentation

Stephanie D. Burroughs, Director of Procurement Programs for the New Jersey Small Business Development Centers, has over thirty years of experience in minority, women, disadvantaged and small business development, training, counseling; M/W/DBE certification auditing, contract administration, construction contract compliance monitoring, project management, human resources recruitment and hiring, marketing and events planning. She is known to be an informative, inspiring and engaging professional speaker, certified trainer, and small business development coach. Stephanie was recently recognized as the NJSBDC’s “State Star” at the national Association of Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC) for her contributions to New Jersey’s statewide 11-center small business network. In her current role at the NJ Small Business Development Centers, Ms. Burroughs, directs and manages the NJSBDC Procurement Program and the DBE Certification Auditing Program. She coaches small business clients, trains and speaks publicly on federal, state and public procurement programs, along with various minority/women/small business certifications; diversity and registration programs. Stephanie is also president of StephanieSpeaking LLC

Sales! How to Build a Thriving Sales Force
Presented by Manny Nowak - President, Nowak Associates, Inc.

No matter what you do, you have to sell.  From entrepreneurs, to executives, to ministers to professional sales people, we all have to be successful at selling.  Come and learn how to build a process that works and creates real success for you and meets your expectations.

This program is designed to help you…

• Learn how to get people to buy, instead of how to sell to them.
• Learn how to listen and get the right information.
• Learn how to practice and know the answers to the anything they will ask.
• Learn how to sell value and stop giving away what you sell.
• Learn how to build a relationship that turns a customer into a friend for life.

Manny Nowak has been effectively selling and creating sales processes that work since the mid-1980's.  Manny has an extensive background helping others achieve extreme levels of success.  His newsletter reaches and helps thousands of people every week find, fix and move forward.  He is the author of over a dozen books; CD’s DVD's and tools that focus on your ability to achieve greater success in all areas of your life (personal and professional). So stop hesitating – let Manny help YOU MAKE IT HAPPEN!

How To Make your Board Work For You
Building a High Performance Board in 90 Days
Presented by Larry Cabaldon - Boardroom Performance Group

Learn powerful techniques to create a high performance board that is commited, focused and reenergized. Get everyone in the. boardroom on the same page and achieve major, winning results in 90 day.

Larry Cabaldon is founder of Boardroom Performance Group. Previously he was with DHR International, a Big 5 retained executive search firm, as Executive Vice President in Irvine, California and a member of the firm’s Board & CEO Practice.

He’s spoken to CEO’s on “How to Assess Fiduciary Performance”, “Board’s Role in Mergers & Acquisitions”, “Board Succession Planning: How to Create a High
No matter what you do, you have to sell.  From entrepreneurs, to executives, to ministers to professional sales people, we all have to be successful at selling.  Come and learn how to build a process that works and creates real success for you and meets your expectations.

Online Marketing Strategies for Success - Panel Discussion
Presented by Darcie King - E Video Productions

Presented by Tom Deutsch - NetSources Bus

Video and Social Media are two trending topics in the marketing industry these days. How can a small business owner utilize these key tools without taking time away from his or her business? In this session, you will learn some quick tips for fitting Social Media into your day, how to start using Video for your business and how to integrate Video into your marketing mix. 

Darcie King - E-Video Productions
Darcie King founded E Video Productions in 2001. Darcie was a finalist in the Stevie Awards for Women In Business in 2008, and recently placed in the Television/Video category of the JSPRAA Awards. EVP has always been an innovative company at the forefront of the movement towards on-line video, and Darcie continues to look towards the future for new opportunities in video marketing and on-line endeavors.  E Video Productions is currently owned and operated by Kristopher and Darcie King.

Tom Deutsch - Partner, NetSources, LLC
Tom Deutsch brings over 25 years of experience in software development, project and process management, business development, and entrepreneurial corporate development to the conference. His career includes work in healthcare, biotech, and regulated industries at IBM, SMS Corp (now Siemens Medical), HBO & Company (now McKessonHBOC), CRYO-CELL International, and EASY Software.

Recently made a partner at NetSources, Tom utilizes his experience and connections in Disaster Planning, Avoidance, and Recovery, Records Management, Document Management and Compliant Information Archiving, Healthcare, and Biotech to find solutions for customers, as well as providing strategic-level IT consulting for organizations in the SMB space, including the government sector.

NetSources’ core businesses philosophy, “Connecting People with Solutions” requires the team to identify, understand, and innovate new developments in Social Media on behalf of the customers.

Tom received his Bachelor of Sciences degree in Math Science, with a concentration in Computer Science, from the University of North Carolina.