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M-Braves Participate in First MLB Diversity Business Summit

Published on June 14, 2012 under Southern League (SL1)
Mississippi Braves News Release


PEARL, MS - The Mississippi Braves are proud to announce its participation as one of the 9 MiLB(tm) organizations to attend the first Major League Baseball Diversity Summit on July 24 at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.

Mississippi Braves General Manager, Steve DeSalvo, will be representing the M-Braves during this inaugural event to support and aid job candidates with career opportunities in professional baseball.

"It is an honor and privilege to represent the Braves and MiLB(tm) during the first MLB Diversity Summit. It is an important necessity and a responsibility to diversify through our business practices and employees to be a successful club and business leader of the community," remarked Steve DeSalvo.

The event, which is co-hosted by MLB and the Chicago White Sox, will provide attendees with unprecedented access to human resource and procurement executives from the baseball industry.

"I would like to thank Major League Baseball for including our clubs in this extremely important event," said Minor League Baseball President Pat O'Conner. "Diversity throughout all levels of baseball, including Minor League Baseball, is vitally important to the success of our industry. I know our clubs will fully embrace the opportunity to interact with the potential employees and business partners who will be attending the MLB Diversity Business Summit."

This sports diversity employment and business opportunity trade fair will provide job seekers and entrepreneurs with a unique opportunity to network directly with club and sponsorship decision-makers for employment and business opportunities. The agenda for the event will include league-wide networking, exhibit floor access, special presenters, workshops and executive roundtable discussions.

Early registration ends June 15th, however, participants may register up until July 24th. Event and registration information can be found at MLB.com/diversitysummit.

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