Magic Johnson to Speak at Leadership Fort Wayne 25th Anniversary

Leadership Fort Wayne is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a “Nite of Magic” on Friday, September 26 at the Memorial Coliseum.

Earvin “Magic” Johnson will be the keynote speaker, chosen for his community leadership activities in urban development. Magic Johnson is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Magic Johnson Enterprises (MJE) which was formed in 1987. MJE’s businesses are at the forefront of urban development, raising the understanding of the multicultural consumer. Through MJE, Magic Johnson is bolstering the economy by establishing brand name businesses in underserved communities, training and hiring local residents, employing local contractors and opening doors for other businesses to find success in diverse communities.

Mr. Johnson is also Chairman and Founder of the Magic Johnson Foundation. Inc. He is dedicated to developing programs and supporting services that address the educational, health and social needs of ethnically diverse, urban communities. Founded in 1991, the Magic Johnson Foundation (MJF) has become one of the most recognizable charitable organizations around the world.

Leadership Fort Wayne (LFW) is a nationally recognized community leadership development, nonprofit organization that was founded in 1983. The organization’s purpose is to ensure high quality leadership and active involvement of informed and dedicated citizens to meet the present and future challenges that face the Allen County-Fort Wayne community. Since 1983, thousands of participants, reflecting a cross section of the community, have participated in LFW programs and taken an active role as community trustees. LFW also has extended leadership development programs to the youth of the community and non profit organizations.

To complete the Nite of Magic theme, Dick Stoner, local magician and Jason Latimer, internationally recognized magician, will perform. In 2003 Latimer became the third American in history to hold the “Grand Prix Best Overall World Champion of Magic,” has performed in more than 40 countries, and has collected the most innovative illusions in the industry.

For ticket information, call Leadership Fort Wayne office at (260) 481-6112.