Tommy G. Thompson Center for Public Leadership Event
Mark your calendar for Feb. 19, 2025, and join us in downtown Milwaukee for an inspiring evening that celebrates Black entrepreneurship and leadership.
Program Details
Milwaukee Historian
Carlton Highsmith, a UW graduate who founded Specialized Packaging Group (SPG), a package design company that was recognized as the largest minority-owned firm in the state of Connecticut in 2009 and was ranked as #26 on Black Enterprise Magazine’s prestigious BE 100 list.
Black Business Leaders Panel
- Trez Pugh III, Sip and Savor (Chicago)
- Edna Abarnathy
- Gaulien “Gee” Smith, Gee’s Clippers
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025
Time: 4–6pm, Reception following
Cost: Free
Location: Online or In-person at UWM School of Continuing Education – Downtown Milwaukee – 161 W. Wisconsin Ave. | 7th Floor Conference Center
Registration opening soon.
Already have plans? Register to attend virtually, and we’ll send you a link to the recording.
Presented by the UW-Milwaukee School of Continuing Education, with support from the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership, this free event is your chance to connect with visionary business leaders and gain valuable insights into building a thriving business.
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
Why Should You Attend?
- Real-World Wisdom: Learn from a dynamic panel of successful Black business owners.
- Inspiring Speakers: Hear from Carlton Highsmith, a UW graduate who founded Specialized Packaging Group (SPG), a package design company that was recognized as the largest minority-owned firm in the state of Connecticut in 2009 and was ranked as #26 on Black Enterprise Magazine’s prestigious BE 100 list.
- Actionable Takeaways: Leave equipped with a practical toolkit to elevate your business.
- Meaningful Connections: Network with Milwaukee’s community of business owners and create partnerships that spark growth.
Dates and locations to be announced.