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ABOUT THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy, research and educational institute that aims to help improve the socioeconomic circumstances of African Americans and other underserved communities. CBCF’s influence extends to African-American intellectuals and others focused on policy and legislative. Each September, thousands of elected officials and industry leaders, celebrities, media, emerging leaders and everyday Americans come to Washington, D.C., for the organization’s Annual Legislative Conference (ALC). The conference features participation by the Congressional Black Caucus and includes dozens of policy forums, general sessions, exhibits, a job fair, book signings and vast networking opportunities.

Founded in 1976 and based in Washington, D.C., the CBCF mission is to advance the global black community by developing leaders, informing policy and educating the public. It is achieving that mission by: (1) Facilitating the exchange of ideas and information to address critical issues affecting our communities, (2) Developing strategic research and historical resources for the public, (3) Providing leadership development and scholarship opportunities, (4) Developing effective programs and research to address social, economic and health disparities.

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ABOUT MOUNTAINTOP MARKETING GROUP, LLC

Mountaintop Marketing Group, LLC is a full service government marketing, advertising and business development firm specializing in assisting small businesses and corporations. Mountaintop Marketing Group, LLC, President and CEO, Michael Bowlds, is recognized as one of the nation’s leading government marketing experts.

A well recognized and highly regarded professional, Michael Bowlds is a strong advocate for small, minority, woman, and veteran owned businesses. Bowlds is Board Chairman of the U.S. Department of Commerce sponsored National Capital Area Minority Business Opportunities Center. His leadership contributed to Minority Businesses securing over $140M in government contracts for the period of April 2008 – March 2009 alone! He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce. A true champion for minority businesses, Bowlds was recently named 2009 Advocate of the Year by the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (NY Region MED Week) and a finalist for the Lewis Shattuck National Small Business Advocate of the Year award by the National Small Business Association. Bowlds was named 2009 Maryland Business Champion by the Gazette of Business and Politics.

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