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For Immediate Release:
April 25, 2024
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Janie Olvera
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Commissioner McGhee leads the 2024 Leadership Summit & Retreat as NABCO’s president


MIAMI-DADE – Commissioner Kionne L. McGhee is leading the 2024 Leadership Summit & Retreat for the National Association of Black County Officials (NABCO), on Thursday, April 25 through Saturday, April 27, at the InterContinental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL 33131. This three-day event will kick off with an opening reception at 8 p.m. on Thursday night.

Commissioner McGhee was elected to serve as the president of NABCO in July 2022. NABCO is a leading advocacy organization that represents African-American elected and appointed county officials across the United States. Since its inception, NABCO has been dedicated to amplifying the voices of its members and advocating for equitable policies that serve underserved populations. This conference aims to empower and advocate for African-American elected and appointed county officials, providing a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and strategic collaboration.

For more information about NABCO, visit NABCO's website.

WHO: Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kionne L. McGhee

WHAT: National Association of Black County Officials (NABCO) 2024 Leadership Summit & Retreat

WHEN: Thursday, April 25-Saturday, April 27, 2024

WHERE: InterContinental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL 33131

NABCO 2024 Leadership Summit & Retreat Event Highlights

Thursday, April 25, 2024

WHEN: Thursday, April 25, 2024, 8-11 p.m.

WHERE: InterContinental Hotel Downtown Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL 33131

HOSTS: Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kionne L. McGhee, President of NABCO, alongside esteemed guests, including United States Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert III, Luther Campbell, and David Whitaker

Friday, April 26, 2024

WHEN: Friday, April 26, 2024, 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

WHERE: InterContinental Hotel Downtown Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL 33131

PANELISTS: Bill Diggs (Moderator), Rodney Ellis, Mary Estimé-Irvin, Stanley Moore, and Victoria Siplin

WHEN: Friday, April 26, 2024, 8-11 p.m.

WHERE: The Urban, 1000 NW 2nd Ave., Miami, FL 33136

SPECIAL GUESTS: Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kionne L. McGhee, District Attorney Fani Willis, Commissioner Stanley Moore, and Roland Martin

Saturday, April 27, 2024

WHEN: Saturday, April 27, 2024, 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

WHERE: InterContinental Hotel Downtown Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL 33131

GUEST SPEAKERS: Kneeland Youngblood, Founding Partner of Pharos Capital Group; Desmond Meade, Executive Director, Florida Rights Restoration Coalition; and Freddie Figgers, Founder of Figgers Communication

WHEN: Saturday, April 27, 2024, 8–11 p.m.

WHERE: InterContinental Hotel Downtown Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL 33131

SPECIAL SPEAKER: Journalist Jeff Johnson