Kemp Forum on Opportunity Zones
January 18, 2019 • by JKF • in News
Recap: Kemp Forum on Opportunity Zones January 14, 2019 in Port Covington, a Baltimore Opportunity Zone On January 14, the Jack Kemp Foundation joined Weller Development at City Garage to host the Kemp Forum on Opportunity Zones. Addressing the room of business professionals and government officials, Jimmy Kemp explained, “this landmark legislation that we're going to be discussing today...it's …
In Memory of President George H.W. Bush
December 1, 2018 • by JKF • in News
The Kemp family sends our deep condolences and profound admiration to the Bush family on this sad day when we no longer have President George H.W. Bush with us. His love and devotion to God, country, family and friends (boy, did he have many friends) will be THE example for millions who remember him as an extraordinary public servant who did so much to advance the American Idea. President Bush …
In Memory of Dr. James H. Billington
November 21, 2018 • by JKF • in News
America has lost a remarkable man. Dr. James Billington was a great friend of the Kemp family and a true treasure for our country. In leading the Library of Congress, he dedicated nearly three decades of his life “to further the progress of knowledge and creativity for the benefit of the American people.” He was a curator of ideas. And his great love of freedom, dignity, and human aspiration …
2018 Kemp Leadership Award Dinner honoring Sean Parker
November 19, 2018 • by JKF • in News
On Tuesday, November 13th, the Jack Kemp Foundation honored entrepreneur and philanthropist Sean Parker with the 2018 Kemp Leadership Award for his work on the creation of Opportunity Zones. The evening began with the singing of the National Anthem by Mr. D.C. Washington. Rabbi Levi Shemtov offered an invocation and Kay Coles James, President of The Heritage Foundation and friend of Jack Kemp, …
Jack Kemp Foundation to Honor Philanthropist and Entrepreneur Sean Parker
November 9, 2018 • by JKF • in News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Emma Watkins 703-843-5423 press@jackkempfoundation.org Jack Kemp Foundation to Honor Philanthropist and Entrepreneur Sean Parker Kay Coles James, Joanne Kemp, Senator Ben Sasse, Senator Tim Scott and Ivanka Trump joining the tribute WASHINGTON, DC – At the seventh annual Kemp Leadership Award Dinner on November 13, the Jack Kemp Foundation will …
Register for the Kemp Leadership Award Dinner 2018
October 1, 2018 • by JKF • in News
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. You are cordially invited to the 2018 Kemp Leadership Award Dinner Honoring Sean Parker for his exceptional leadership in championing the American Idea Special Guest Ivanka Trump Advisor to the President Keynote Address Senator Ben Sasse Author of Them: Why We Hate Each Other--and How to Heal Special Guest Senator Tim Scott 2017 Kemp Leadership Award …
Chicago Community Leaders Gather at Wrigley Field
September 20, 2018 • by JKF • in News
On Friday, September 14th, Chicago Community Leaders gathered at Wrigley Field as a follow-up to the Kemp Forum on Expanding Opportunity, which took place on May 11th, 2018. These three summer KFEO meetings have provided opportunities for networking and sharing best practices, which have fostered relationships among businesspersons, nonprofit workers, entrepreneurs, government officials, and …
John McCain (1936-2018), a true champion of the American idea
August 27, 2018 • by JKF • in News
“I would not bet against the United States…When I get a little depressed trying to do the Lord’s work in the city of Satan, I go and meet with men and women in uniform, their leaders particularly their noncommissioned officers, they are the best and no one can match up with them. They are the best.” Senator John McCain at the Kemp Leadership Award Dinner, December 7, 2016. See the whole …
WSJ Editorial connects to recent Kemp Forum
July 25, 2018 • by JKF • in News
