Passport Health and ReThink Africa

For more information about the event visit http://www.passporthealthusa.com/events/rethinkafrica/

Event Date/Time
Tuesday, October 12th
6:00-9:00PM
McGuire Hall
Loyola University

Rethink Africa
Objectives:
• Shift the paradigm and reshape how we think of Africa
• Expose business leaders to economic development opportunities in the continent
• Connect public and private sector with business leaders and potential international travelers
• Support charitable foundations (There Goes My Hero http://www.theregoesmyhero.org, Ben Carson Scholar Fund http://carsonscholars.org)

Ticket price: $50.

Program:
6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Cocktails and Networking (Sponsor TBD)
6:30 p.m. – 6:35 p.m. “Welcome to Rethink Africa” by Jorge Castillo and Eddie Bergman
6:35 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Address by Michael Unger, Ph.D
6:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker Address:
The Honorable John P. McDonough, Secretary of State of Maryland
7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Wine, hors d’oeuvres, music, networking
7:30 p.m. – 7:50 p.m. Live Performance: Jimothy Rogers, Morgan State Singers, African Dancers
7:55 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Special Address from President Bill Clinton
7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Wine, hors d’oeuvres, music, networking
8:00 p.m. – 8:10 p.m. Raffle Announcements (Platinum Sponsor speaks for 1-2 minutes)
8:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Wine, hors d’oeuvres, live music, networking

Sponsors:
TRAVISA
Loyola University: Sellinger School of Business
Solimar International
Raptim Travel
Social Integration & Community Development Association (SICDA)
Baltimore Development Corporation
MD Department of Business and Economic Development
Maryland Sister State Program
COSTCO TRAVEL

Food & Wine Sponsors:
Catherine Bereson—Cooking With Catherine
Filippo Lapides- Wine Wave