Florida Tech to host conference on ethics in leadership

Town of Indian River Shores Mayor Brian Barefoot is scheduled to speak at a conference on ethics and business to be hosted on the FLorida Tech campus in Melbourne, April 16. The conference, “Creating Business and Social Value through Corporate Social Responsibility,” will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Florida Tech Gleason Performing Arts Center. A $20 registration fee includes a continental breakfast and lunch.

Agenda:

8:15–9 a.m. – Opportunities and Challenges of Corporate Social Responsibility in a Global Environment

John Roy, Vice President of Human Resources for Harris Government Communications Systems. Prior, served in the Harris’ Microwave Communications Division as the Human Resources lead for integration during the Harris/Stratex merger, and ultimately became Human Resources director for the Americas at Harris Stratex Networks, a majority owned subsidiary of Harris. Also worked in Human Resources with EMC Corporation and the Gillette Company.

9–9:45 a.m. – Empowering Future Business Leaders: The Role of CSR in Higher Education

Brian Barefoot, President Emeritus Babson College. Senior Advisor to Carl Marks & Co; Director and member of the Compensation Committee and Chair of the Audit Committee of Cynosure, Inc.; Director and member of the Audit Committee and Chair of the Finance & Business Operations Committee of Blue Cross Blue Shields of Mass; Director of Array Health Solutions and Big Belly Solar.

10–11 a.m. – CSR as a Strategic Initiative: Why Companies are Doing It, Panel Discussion

11–11:30 a.m. – High School Ethics Case Presentation –Edgewood Junior/Senior High, Foxconn Technology Group Harvard Business Case Study.

11:30 a.m.– 12:45 p.m. – Lunch, Nathan M. Bisk College of Business Ethics And Leadership Award for Community Engagement. David Brock, Community Credit Union

12:45–1:30 p.m. – Intercollegiate Ethics Case Presentation – Florida Tech Business Students

1:30–2:15 p.m. – Innovation and Social Responsibility in the 21st Century

Diana Dobin, President and Chief Sustainability Officer, Valley Forge Fabrics, largest decorative fabric supplier to hospitality industry worldwide with fully staffed offices in the USA, China and Dubai. Goals include developing a sustainable, healthy and successful company culture while continuing to positively affect revenue, company perception and integrity. LEED Accredited Professional.