Food for Thought: Session #1 - Is Culture the Blueprint of Our Society?

FOOD FOR THOUGHT is a lunchtime conversation series for St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce members.  Participants will explore the complexities of culture and cultural understandings, debunk myths surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion, and learn how best to hold fearless conversations and conduct business successfully.
 
The program series will include three events with distinct, yet progressive topic discussions.  It is appropriate for participants to attend one, two or all three sessions. 
 
Sessions will be held at the Chamber Offices in the Coldspring Conference Room from 11:30–1:00 pm on the dates listed below.
 
SESSION #1 –  Thursday, January 30, 2020
IS CULTURE THE BLUEPRINT OF OUR SOCIETY?
 
SESSION #2 – Wednesday, April 29, 2020
CROSS CULTURAL AWARENESS – TOOLS TO USE IN YOUR WORKPLACE
 
SESSION #3 – Wednesday, July 29, 2020
VALUING DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION!
 
FORMAT – Buffet lunch will be served from one of our ethnic restaurants.  Topic introduction will be provided by facilitators.  Small group discussion will be followed by report outs and full group discussion.  
 
FACILITATORS:                                 
Dr. Sangeeta Jha, St. Cloud Technical and Community College
Brian Hart, Owner, Stokeswood Enterprises, LLC

To register, email registrations@StCloudAreaChamber.com or call 320-656-3826.