Major League Baseball and the Chicago White Sox will co-host the first-ever “MLB Diversity Business Summit,” which will provide attendees with unprecedented access to Human Resource and Procurement executives from MLB’s Central Office, all 30 MLB Clubs, MLB Network, MLB Advanced Media and Minor League Baseball Clubs. This inaugural event will be held at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago on Tuesday, July 24th. Event information and early registration are currently available at MLB.com/diversitysummit.
“Major League Baseball is pleased to co-host the MLB Diversity Business Summit, giving our game another opportunity to connect with a diverse pool of individuals and businesses,” said Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig. “I thank the Chicago White Sox for their support and hospitality, and we hope that everyone involved will benefit from the direct interaction afforded by this inaugural event.”
This sports diversity employment and business opportunity trade fair will provide job seekers and entrepreneurs with a unique opportunity to network directly with club and sponsorship decision-makers for employment and business opportunities. The agenda for the event will include league-wide networking, exhibit floor access, special presenters, workshops and executive roundtable discussions. Deadline for early registration is June 1st.
“It is an honor to join with Major League Baseball and co-host the MLB Diversity Business Summit this summer in Chicago,” said White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf. “Diversity is critical to success in business and in baseball. From purchasing the best products available to acquiring and developing the very best talent in the front office, the White Sox are committed to diversity throughout our business operations and throughout our ballpark.”
“The diversity of Major League Baseball is important to Commissioner Selig on-field as well as throughout our entire business,” said Wendy Lewis, Senior Vice President, Diversity & Strategic Alliances. “The MLB Diversity Business Summit will connect a diverse and inclusive group of individuals with Human Resource, Procurement and other executives throughout the industry. We are looking forward to welcoming the many talented students, professionals and business owners who will participate in this groundbreaking event.”
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