SPITZER CONFERENCE CENTER

OCTOBER 24^th & 25^th, 2009, 11:00 a.m.

 About the Ohio ULYP

In 2006, a consortium group of Urban League Young Professional Chapters in the State of Ohio (OULYP) convened for the first Ohio Young Professionals Conference in Columbus, Ohio.  The purpose was to give voice to various issues that we, as a sought after demographic are concerned about in our distinct locales across the State.  This Conference grew in the subsequent years to address the idea of professional development and leadership in 2007 & 2008.  Over 1500 registered participants attended workshops and discussions in an all day conference format over the last 3 years.  There is no doubt that the 2009 Conference will be even better as we will address our previous subject matter as well as the family as a whole.  With the focus on the African American Family and what our roles will be with our 1st African American President, surely the timing could not be better.  It is Elyria’s privilege to host the OULYP and the Conference in 2009 the following information will give a brief synopsis of our event plan.

Objective

• Leadership Training
• Professional Development
• Educational enhancement in the focus area of family, finance and education
• Address disparities and gaps that exist in services and funds for healthcare and insurance
• Networking with business leaders and peers from across the state and Region

Background Data

• There are 1.5 million African Americans in the state of Ohio which accounts for 12.6% of the states total population.
• There has been a 5.6% increase in African American population to the State since 2006.
• Drug and Alcohol Issues with the declining economy, many family structures have given way to drug and alcohol abuse as a way of coping.
• Unemployment is at an all-time high in Ohio, 38th among the 50 states.
• Decline in family values has led to a lack of family structure
• Foreclosure Rate is Ohio is ranked nationally as one of the 10 highest.
• African American Families are more likely to have a child not complete High School than White families
• African American Families with one income are less likely to have a savings plan or retirement plan in place
• Current buying power statistics among the protected classes

• Women                                           $3,700 Billion
• African Americans                           $761 Billion
• Hispanic Americans                         $686 Billion