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SUMMARY:Dr. Tim Elmore | Founder and President of Growing Leaders\, Generational Expert\, Leadership Coach
DESCRIPTION:$49 per in-person ticket | $450 per table of 10 | $29 per live stream ticket\n \nClick HERE to register for in-person tickets and tables of 10 \nClick HERE to register for live stream tickets \nClick HERE for a printable flyer on this event \n\n““A New Kind of Diversity: Making the Different Generations on Your Team Your Competitive Advantage”” \nWant to ensure that you are leaving a legacy of change? Invest in the lives of young adults and encourage the adults who guide them\, says generational expect Dr. Tim Elmore. Leadership guru and collaborator Dr. John Maxwell says\, “No one teaches leadership better than Tim Elmore.” Join us for an inspiring City Connect. \n  \nAbout Dr. Elmore\nDr. Tim Elmore is the founder and president of Growing Leaders\, an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization created to develop emerging leaders. Since founding Growing Leaders in 2003\, Elmore has spoken to more than 300\,000 students\, faculty and staff on hundreds of campuses across the country\, including the University of Oklahoma\, Stanford University\, Duke University\, Rutgers University\, the University of South Carolina\, and Louisiana State University. Elmore has also provided leadership training and resources for multiple athletic programs\, including the University of Texas football team\, the University of Miami football team\, the University of Alabama athletic department\, and the Kansas City Royals baseball club. In addition\, a number of government offices in Washington\, D.C. have used Mr. Elmore’s curriculum. \nFrom the classroom to the boardroom\, Elmore is a dynamic communicator who uses principles\, images and stories to strengthen leaders. He has taught leadership to Click-fil-A\, Inc.\, The Home Depot\, HomeBanc\, and GoldKist\, Inc.\, among others. He has also taught courses on leadership and mentoring at nine universities and graduate schools across the U.S. Committed to developing young leaders on every continent of the world\, Elmore also has shared his insights in more than forty countries – including India\, Russia\, China and Australia. \nElmore has written more than 25 books\, including the best-selling Habitudes: Images that Form Leadership Habits and Attitudes\, Life Giving Mentors\, and Nurturing the Leader Within Your Child. His newest book\, Generation iY: Out Last Chance to Save Their Future\, was released in August 2010. In addition\, he has appeared on the ABC Family Channel. Elmore has worked alongside internationally recognized leadership expert Dr. John Maxwell for the past 25 years. According to Maxwell\, “No one teaches leadership better than Tim Elmore.” \nElmore lives in Atlanta with his wife\, Pam\, and his two children\, Bethany and Jonathan.
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/dr-tim-elmore-founder-and-president-of-growing-leaders-generational-expert-leadership-coach/
LOCATION:Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center\, 6100 College Blvd.\,\, Overland Park\, 66211\, Andorra
CATEGORIES:Kansas City Events
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SUMMARY:Tommy Bowden | Renowned College Football Coach\, ESPN and FOX Sports Host\, Sought-after Speaker
DESCRIPTION:$49 per in-person ticket | $450 per table of 10 | $29 per live stream ticket\n \nDownload the event flyer \nClick HERE to Register for In-person Tickets and TablesClick HERE to Register for Live Stream Tickets\n“A Game Plan for Success is in the C.A.R.D.S.”  \nWhat does a former renowned college football coach have in common with you\, a Christian businessperson? A winning strategy. Whether your playing field is in in the football arena or boardroom\, It’s all in the C.A.R.D.S. – commitment\, accountability\, responsibility\, discipline and sacrifice. Hear Tommy Bowden challenge each one of us to be businesspeople of character and integrity. \n About Mr. Bowden \nTommy Bowden is an unabashed evangelical Christian who openly confesses that he used his Christianity as a recruiting tool during his long and successful career coaching college football. His father\, Bobby Bowden\, the former Florida State football coach\, helped create chaplaincies at schools across the South. One might say linking football with Christianity was a family endeavor. \nFrom an outstanding student-athlete at West Virginia University\, to the two-time ACC Coach of the Year at Clemson University\, to widely sought-after motivational speaker\, Tommy Bowden has dedicated his life to making a difference in others’ lives. \nAfter spending several years as an assistant football coach at Florida State\, Duke\, Alabama\, Kentucky\, and Auburn Universities\, Tommy Bowden became the head coach at Tulane University in 1997. In just his second season with Tulane\, he led his team to an undefeated season\, a Conference USA Championship and a win in the Liberty Bowl. Tommy was also named Conference USA Coach of the year. \nIn 1999\, Tommy took the head coaching position at Clemson University. In that first season\, the Tigers set or tied 41 school records\, including 26 on offense. He was named Conference Coach of the Year in 1998\, and ACC Coach of the year in both 1999 and 2003. \nIn 2006\, Tommy received the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Coach of the Year Award. \nSince retiring from Clemson in 2008\, Tommy has become one of the nation’s most sought-after motivational speakers. He has appeared as an expert college football analyst on ESPN television and radio\, as well as\, co-hosted two football television shows\, one with FOX Sports and one with the ACC Football Network. \nTommy is the author of the book “Winning Character” and speaks frequently about leadership and recruiting outstanding teams. \nMarried to his high school sweetheart\, Linda\, for more than 40 years\, Tommy and Linda have two children and four grandsons.
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/tommy-bowden-renowned-college-football-coach-espn-and-fox-sports-host-sought-after-speaker/
LOCATION:Overland Park Convention Center\, 6000 College Boulevard\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kansas City Events
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SUMMARY:Peter Demos | Lawyer & President of Demos' Brands and Restaurants
DESCRIPTION:Peter Demos\n\n$49 per in-person ticket | $270 per table of 6 | $29 per live stream ticket\nRegister Here \nDownload the Flyer \n\nPeter Demos found his faith after becoming a successful business owner and leader\, and it changed his perspective on success and purpose.  Come hear the tangible ways Peter lives out his faith in the marketplace\, and what God asks of him in the process. It’s definitely a narrow playing field with both victories and defeats. You will leave inspired by Peter’s transparency\, tangible examples\, and his fervent devotion to Christ through all circumstances. Or\, as Peter would say\, “Christ is my managing director” \nPeter is a sought-after speaker and author. His 2019 book\, Afraid to Trust: One Man’s Journey to the Love of God\, is available on Amazon.  Find out more about Peter and his Christ-centered approach to business by visiting www.demosfamilykitchen.com or www.afraidtotrust.com. \n  \nMore About Mr. Demos \nPeter Demos is the President and Attorney for Demos’ Brands of Restaurants which includes Demos’ Restaurant and PDK Southern Kitchen and Pantry.  While his restaurant career is extensive and decades in the making\, Peter entered into his journey of faith later in life. But once begun\, he has lived it boldly. A visit to Demos’ website reflects this boldness. \nAt Demos’\, we’ve always known that our purpose is larger than providing delicious food. We strive to daily live out our purpose through how we serve and care. ​Our purpose is to: \n\nGlorify God in all we do by serving others\nServe and care for our customers\nGlorify God in all we do by loving our team\nGrow profitably\n\nHighly accomplished as a leader in the hospitality industry\, Peter is recognized by both secular and Christian organizations. The Nashville Business Journal acknowledged Peter in their list of top 40 under 40. Other achievements include:  Leadership Rutherford Pinnacle Award 2010\, Restaurateur of the Year award 2014\, Christian Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Award 2015\, C12 Business Award 2015 and 2018\, Living Sent Ministries Kingdom Award 2016. \nNot surprisingly\, Peter is a sought-after speaker who addresses God’s desire for us to “boldly live out your faith in every aspect of our life\, including our work”. We are delighted to have him share his “Unconventional Business” story with our Kansas City audience. You will not want to miss the opportunity to hear from Peter or the opportunity to visit with him during the Networking (11:00 to 11:30).  He will be showcasing his newly released book (2019)\, Afraid to Trust\, One Man’s Journey to the Love of God. \nMr. Demos currently sits on the NFIB Leadership Council\, and C12 National Member Advisory Board. He is also the past chair on the board the Board of Directors for the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce and past president for the Tennessee Hospitality Association. \nHe and his wife and two children reside in the Nashville area.
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/peter-demos-lawyer-president-of-demos-brands-and-restaurants/
LOCATION:Overland Park Convention Center\, 6000 College Boulevard\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kansas City Events
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SUMMARY:Dr. Randy Carlson | Author and Intentional Living Radio/Podcast Host
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Randy Carlson\nVirtual City Connect | STL\nIncluding live Q&A with Dr. Carlson\nRegister Here \nThis complimentary City Connect is made possible by our generous St. Louis sponsors. We are grateful!  Look for a Gateway City\, small business flavor throughout this virtual event. \n\nWhat does it mean to lead intentionally? Why is intentional leadership important during difficult times? Join Dr. Randy Carlson\, counselor and host of Intentional Living radio program and podcast\, as he shares a transformational true story of one leader’s unconventional journey and how six intentional leadership moves changed his life and helped restore his nation while glorifying God. \nMore About Dr. Carlson.\nDr. Randy Carlson is the CEO and Chairman of Family Life Communications Incorporated and is the founder of Intentional Living (Parent Talk\, Inc.). His passion is to help people experience life as God intended. \nDr. Carlson has written seven books including his most recent\, Freedom from Hijacked Emotions – Overcoming Anxiety\, Anger\, and Fear.  He shares wisdom\, encouragement and comfort from God’s Word with people who call in—to his daily syndicated Intentional Living radio program and podcast\, where he offers Biblical help for living an intentional life in Christ. \nWith a doctorate in Counseling Psychology and a research emphasis on the leadership traits of successful family business owners and leaders\, Dr. Carlson has taught and consulted with hundreds of family business owners around the country. \nFor more information about Dr. Carlson\, visit  www.theintentionallife.com or www.myflr.org/about. \nHe and his wife\, Donna\, have three grown children\, eight grandchildren\, and reside in Tucson\, Arizona.
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/dr-randy-carlson-of-intentional-living-radio-podcast-and-family-life-communications/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:Des Moines Events,Kansas City Events
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SUMMARY:Kansas City Luncheon with Jeff Bramstedt\, former Navy SEAL and Owner of Skydive San Diego
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Bramstedt\, former Navy SEAL\, Stuntman and Owner of Skydive San Diego. \n  \nJoin UBN for this VIP Virtual Event | “Building High Performance Teams: Lessons from a Former Navy SEAL”\nREGISTER HERE for this virtual event \nRegistration is free due to the generosity of our Kansas City sponsors.  We are so grateful! \n\nJeff is a former US Navy SEAL who for the past 18 years\, has been stuntman in feature films such as Transformers\, Hancock\, Lone Survivor\, Deep Water Horizon and many others. You may also recognize him from commercials and select fitness magazines.  Jeff also formed and successfully leads a skydiving team called VST or Valor Skydiving team. Today\, they perform for children’s organizations\, churches\, the NFL and MLB\, and other large events around nation. It is from this pro skydiving platform that Jeff ventured into the private sector as a business owner.  He currently owns and operates Skydive San Diego along with his amazing team and staff. \nA big part of who Jeff is\, is his dedication to communicating the Word of God to men\, building in them the foundations that won’t crack under the pressures placed on men by the world in which we live. Training and teaching men to be “real men” is the core of the ministry he founded\, Life of Valor Ministries and Men’s Events.  Beyond men’s ministry\, Jeff is passionate to share the Gospel message\, encouraging both men and women to live the life God has called them lead.
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/kansas-city-luncheon-with-jeff-bramstedt-former-navy-seal-stuntman-and-owner-of-skydive-san-diego/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:Kansas City Events
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SUMMARY:Virtual Event with Dr. Richard Blackaby\, International Speaker\, Business Coach & Author
DESCRIPTION:Hear from renowned business coach\, international speaker\, and author\, Richard Blackaby\, as he speaks on “Leadership Lost” and “Leadership Found” in this two part Virtual Event  (June 4 and June 11) presented by Faith at Work Iowa (June 4) and Unconventional Business Network. \nThis virtual event will be hosted Thursday\, June 4 and June 11\, from noon to 1:00 p.m. CDT via Zoom Webinar.  You will be registered for both sessions.  Free registration is made possible by our  Des Moines (June 4) and Kansas City (June 11) sponsors.  We are so grateful for their generosity! \n \n\nDr. Richard Blackaby knows and understands business leaders and the challenges they face blending their faith with their work. The international speaker\, business coach and author of God in the Marketplace ministers directly to Fortune 100 and 500 CEOs. But\, Blackaby insists\, whether you’re working from the receptionist’s desk or from the executive suite\, the same questions exist: Why has God placed me where he placed me\, and how does God want to use me to make a difference? \nRichard has a Master’s of Divinity degree and a Ph.D. in church history from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary\, and an honorary doctorate from Dallas Baptist University. He has served as a senior pastor\, and as president of the Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary in Cochran\, Alberta Canada for 13 years. He continues to serve as the seminary’s Chancellor today\, when he is not at the helm as president of Blackaby Ministries International. \nRichard is perhaps best known for the book he co-authored with his father\, Henry: Experiencing God: Revised Edition. The book sprang from experiences Henry and Marilynn Blackaby\, along with their five children\, experienced serving in\, and planting\, churches in Saskatchewan\, Canada. \nTo date\, Richard has co-authored or authored thirty-three books including Spiritual Leadership: Moving People on to God’s Agenda\, God in the Marketplace\, and Experiencing God: Day by Day. \nRichard Blackaby has his wife\, Lisa\, have been married since 1983. They have three adult children and six grandchildren. The couple live in Jonesboro\, Georgia.
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/dr-richard-blackaby-business-coach-author-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:Kansas City Events
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SUMMARY:UBN's Network Connect | This Thursday with Dee Ann Turner of Chick-fil-A
DESCRIPTION:UBN is thrilled to launch “NETWORK CONNECT” as a way for faithforward business leaders to stay connected and be encouraged during these extraordinary times. \nJoin Rick Boxx\, UBN Founder and CEO\, this Thursday— and every Thursday for the foreseeable future —at noon (CST) via zoom. This Thursday\, April 2nd\, Rick will be talking with Dee Ann Turner of Chick-fil-A on “Lessons Learned from 9/11.” \nRegister HERE\n\nIn the wake of 9/11\, a disaster that forever changed our country’s financial and social landscape\, Dee Ann Turner made some leadership missteps. On Thursday\, April 2nd\, she will dive into the valuable leadership lessons she learned during this crisis. Lessons we can apply today. Many of you may remember Dee Ann’s address at a recent Unconventional Business luncheon. She is engaging\, honest and fully anchored to God. \n“No one wants to constantly hear how bad it all is\,” Dee Ann says. “Lead with a spirit of optimism and hope.” \nToday\, the former Vice President of Talent and Sustainability for Chick-fil-A heads her own organization\, Dee Ann Turner\, LLC. She is a writer and a speaker\, addressing more than fifty audiences per year while consulting and coaching business leaders globally.
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/ubn-network-connect-with-dee-ann-turner-of-chick-fil-a/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:Des Moines Events,Kansas City Events,UB Women Events,UB Women Kansas City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200312T173000
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SUMMARY:UB Women Kansas City "Leading with a Clear Mind"
DESCRIPTION:UBW is thrilled to host Faithforward Conversations (FFC) in Kansas City. These intimate monthly gatherings of professional women consider topics unique to business women of faith\, while fostering the growth of meaningful workplace relationships. Each FFC is facilitated by a woman in business and include light dinner fare with gluten free options. Registration is $25 for dinner and program. \nClick HERE to register today!\n\nYou’re invited to our Thursday\, March 12th Faithforward Conversation\, Leading with a Clear Mind—with Edwina Glass\, Owner and CPA of Glass Consulting. \nIn her professional role\, Edwina helps small business owners focus on their passion and success—not on keeping books and filling out tax forms. When not helping business owners manage by their numbers\, she enjoys running with her dog Dorie\, visiting her daughters\, and reading books.  In addition\, Edwina is active in her faith community\, co-leads a small group VIBE for women in business and regularly serves on the production team. \nYou won’t to miss hearing Edwina’s wise words as she facilitates our March Faithforward Conversation!. \n 
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/ub-women-ffc-leading-with-a-clear-mind/
LOCATION:UBN Offices\, 10550 Barkley Street Suite 116\, Overland Park\, Kansas\, 66212
CATEGORIES:Kansas City Events,UB Women Kansas City
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SUMMARY:Luncheon with Mary Andringa | Vermeer Corp. Chair of the Board
DESCRIPTION:Chair of the Board\, Vermeer Corporation\nREGISTER for single tickets ($49) or a table of 10 ($450) HERE.  Download the Event Flyer. \nMary Vermeer Andringa is President\, CEO and Chair of the Board at Vermeer Corporation\, a global industrial and agricultural equipment company headquartered in Pella\, Iowa. \nMs. Andringa is integral in continuing the family legacy of her father and company founder\, Gary Vermeer. With humble beginnings\, Vermeer Corporation has grown to become a global organization with more than 3\,000 team members at Vermeer and affiliated organizations\, serving the underground construction\, surface mining\, tree care\, environmental and agricultural industries. Today\, Vermeer facilities are found in Latin America\, Asia Pacific\, China\, Europe and the U.S. \nDue to her successful tenure at Vermeer\, as well as her growing reputation as an expert ambassador for manufacturing\, Ms. Andringa is sought after as a speaker and spokesperson. Ms. Andringa is a member of the B20\, the private sector’s channel into the G20\, providing leadership on small business and entrepreneurship with the intent to use her voice to remove obstacles and create a better business environment for small businesses to thrive. She also currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Iowa Business Council. \nThroughout her career\, Ms. Andringa has been an advocate of the manufacturing industry. Ms. Andringa was inducted into IndustryWeek’s Manufacturing Hall of Fame in 2013. She served a two-year term as chair of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)\, the nation’s largest manufacturing association and has recently been named Honorary Vice Chair. She also served as one of 18 private sector members of President Obama’s Export Council\, where she represented manufacturing on important trade matters. Ms. Andringa is also a past member of the Export-Import Bank Advisory Committee. \nMs. Andringa credits her background in education for her inherent proficiency at leadership and inspiring team members to reach new heights in their personal and professional development. After receiving her degree from Calvin College in Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, she taught in the Iowa public school system and later in Omaha\, Nebraska\, for approximately six years. She has recently completed a two-year term as the co-chair of the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council and has been named one of the Top 100 CEOs in STEM by STEMconnector®. \nMary Andringa also is involved in the following boards: Member of the Vermeer Board of Directors; Director of the Vermeer Charitable Foundation; Director of the Herman Miller Company in Zeeland\, Michigan; Director of the Milliken & Company in Spartanburg\, South Carolina; Vice Chair of the Iowa Business Council; Trustee for the Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena\, California; Trustee Emeritus at Central College; and Past Chair of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry. \nMary and her husband\, Dr. Dale Andringa\, have two children and six grandchildren.
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/luncheon-with-mary-andringa-vermeer-corp-chair-of-the-board/
LOCATION:Overland Park Convention Center\, 6000 College Boulevard\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kansas City Events
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SUMMARY:Kansas City Forum | Understanding Your Vocational Purpose and Calling
DESCRIPTION:UB Forum Overland Park\nThis month’s topic is “Understanding Your Vocational Purpose and Calling”\nRegister here\nMark your calendar and connect with local business men and women of faith at our Overland Park UB Forum.  Meeting the third Tuesday of each month\, this vibrant group of business leaders gathers for 1 1/2 hours during the lunch hour to: \n\nNetwork and fellowship\nLearn from an exclusive UBN faith + work training video (20 minutes)\nParticipate in a facilitated discussion about the monthly topic\n\nDetails? UBN offices\, the third Tuesday of each month\, during the lunch hour from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Registration is $25 and includes the program and lunch. Questions? Contact David Hamilton\, Business Development Director\, Kansas City at david@unconventionalbusiness.org . \nUBN Offices | 7171 West 95th Street\, suite 501 | Overland Park\, KS 66212
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/kansas-city-forum-understanding-your-purpose-and-calling/
LOCATION:UBN Offices\, 10550 Barkley Street Suite 116\, Overland Park\, Kansas\, 66212
CATEGORIES:Kansas City Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191119T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162621
CREATED:20191030T180200Z
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SUMMARY:Luncheon Forum | God's View of Work
DESCRIPTION:Register Today!\nInterested in meeting with other business men and women of faith?  Join us for our monthly\, luncheon Forum\, a 1 and 1/2 hour monthly meeting that includes networking\, an exclusive UBN faith + work training video (20 minutes)\, and discussion.  Located at UBN’s conference space in Overland Park and offered the third Thursday of each month\, Forums are a great opportunity to connect with other like-minded business men and women that desire to integrate their faith with their work! \nRegistration is $25 and includes the program and lunch.  Questions? Contact David Hamilton\, Business Development Director\, Kansas City at david@unconventionalbusiness.org  \nKC Luncheon Forum | God’s View of Work | November 19 • 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. \nUnconventional Business Network Offices\n7171 West 95th Street\, suite 501\nOverland Park\, KS\, 66212 \nRegister
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/luncheon-forum/
LOCATION:UBN Offices\, 10550 Barkley Street Suite 116\, Overland Park\, Kansas\, 66212
CATEGORIES:Kansas City Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T194500
DTSTAMP:20260410T162621
CREATED:20190802T220524Z
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SUMMARY:UB Women KC Gathering with GateWay of Hope's Dacia Moore
DESCRIPTION:Dacia Moore has come to appreciate the little accomplishments in her life.  The national speaker\, trainer\, author\, business owner and now Executive Director of GateWay of Hope Women’s Center has made quite a few of them during her life and career. And while she has experienced some restlessness in her “small” accomplishments\, Dacia knows that they are paving the way to her bigger purpose: glorifying God in her life\, faith\, and career.  Join us as Dacia shares her unconventional career journey\, and how trusting in God as a faithforward businesswoman has helped her appreciate that small accomplishments are rich in purpose.   \nDacia’s career at GateWay of Hope began in 2015\, after running a successful small business for ten years\, Second Wind Counseling and Consulting\, in Kansas City\, Missouri.  She has served as an adjunct professor at the Metropolitan Community Colleges and Webster University.  She is also a National Board Certified Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri.   \n“As women\, we want to accomplish big things in our careers\,” Dacia says.  “We have to recognize that it’s the small accomplishments that matter.”   \nOnce recruited by GateWay of Hope to take the organization to its next level of growth\, Dacia experienced many challenges and changes\, which she faced with prayer\, fasting\, discernment and scripture meditation.  “I trusted God with the small stuff.  He placed me in this role.  And I knew He was going to achieve His purposes.” \nGateWay of Hope is a non-profit\, Christian based counseling center\, where licensed counselors and life coaches provide a safe\, caring\, healing environment for women experiencing mental health issues including depression\, anxiety and relationship issues.   \nWhat Dacia likes most about her job is strengthening women in their faith so that they can be better mothers\, spouses and stronger women. “I believe we are all Christian warriors and have to learn how to fight against the attack of the enemy in our minds.  The battlefield truly is the mind.” \nJoin us on Thursday\, November 7th at 5:30 p.m. to hear Dacia discuss walking your career path with confidence and trust in God.  You’ll be inspired by her unconventional story!
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/ub-women-kc-gathering/
LOCATION:The Venue\, 4800 W. 135th St. #108\, Leawood\, KS\, 66224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kansas City Events,UB Women Kansas City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162621
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SUMMARY:Unconventional Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:Unconventional Business Network is thrilled to host a national\, two-day Christian business leader summit! \nWe will kick off the conference with a Thursday evening Dinner Event with keynote\, Mr. Horst H. Schulze\, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Capella Hotels and Resorts and Solis Hotels & Resorts–and the co-founder of the Ritz-Carlton. \nFriday will include five keynote speakers\, including Megan Alexander of Inside Edition and Thursday Night Football.  A variety of break-out sessions will be offered throughout the day\, along with chef-inspired breakfast\, lunch and dinner faire. \nFind out more HERE or purchase your UB Summit conference pass HERE \nWe hope you can join us for this can’t miss two-day event!
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/unconventional-business-summit/
LOCATION:Kansas City\, Overland Park\, KS
CATEGORIES:Des Moines Events,Kansas City Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190523T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190523T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162621
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SUMMARY:Luncheon with Tad Edwards\, Chairman and CEO of Benjamin F. Edwards & Co.
DESCRIPTION:You won’t want to miss hearing from Tad Edwards\, a 39-year veteran of the financial services industry\, as he reveals his unconventional business story of how\, through faith and principled leadership\, his company overcame a challenging season in which long-time corporate names in the financial industry were disappearing or being absorbed by banks.  \nToday\, Mr. Edwards is the Chairman\, Chief Executive Officer and President of Benjamin F. Edwards & Co which was founded at the height of this financial crisis in 2008. While many viewed the events during this time with fear\, Tad saw a competitive opportunity. He recognized in the midst of the turmoil\, the industry was losing sight of what mattered most— putting their clients’ interests first and building a great culture based on trust\, integrity and respect. \nTo fill this void\, Tad envisioned a private\, entrepreneurial firm\, dedicated to providing informed investment advice\, in a high-touch\, service-oriented atmosphere\, focused on clients and helping them meet their financial goals. He named the firm for his father\, Benjamin F. Edwards. \nBefore founding Benjamin F. Edwards & Co.\, Tad worked his way up the corporate ladder at A.G. Edwards\, a firm founded by his great-great-grandfather. He started out in the company’s Personnel Department in 1977 and later worked with clients as an advisor and eventually a branch manager. After about 20-years at the firm\, Tad moved to the firm’s corporate headquarters as a regional manager\, and later as the director of the Sales and Marketing division. As division director\, he assumed responsibility for a number of core functions including the fixed income and NASDAQ trading desks; equity research; private client services; investment advisory programs and services; syndicate; and corporate communications. \nHe also served on the boards of directors for A.G. Edwards\, Inc.\, and its brokerage subsidiary\, A.G. Edwards & Sons\, Inc. In 1998\, he was named vice chairman of the holding company board and appointed president of the brokerage in 2001. He was also a member of the firm’s executive committee. In 2002\, he returned to branch management and remained on the brokerage board. \nA graduate of Trinity University in Chicago\, Tad also completed the Securities Industry Institute at the Wharton School of Business (1983)\, the Graduate Management Program at Washington University (1983)\, and the Executive Leadership Development Program at the Harvard Business School (2011). \nHe is married with two children and enjoys reading and golf. \nDowload the event flyer. \n  \n 
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/luncheon-with-tad-edwards-chairman-and-ceo-of-benjamin-f-edwards-co/
LOCATION:Overland Park Convention Center\, 6000 College Boulevard\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kansas City Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190131T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162621
CREATED:20181205T220330Z
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SUMMARY:Luncheon with former CIA Operative\, Michele Rigby Assad
DESCRIPTION:Michele Rigby Assad is a former undercover officer in the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency’s Directorate of Operations. Trained as a counterterrorism specialist\, Michele served her country for ten years\, working in Iraq and other secret Middle Eastern locations. \nUpon retirement from active service\, Michele and her husband Joseph (also a former agent) joined a group of Americans who wished to aid persecuted Christians. Their efforts resulted in the evacuation of a group from northern Iraq that was featured on ABC’s 20/20 in December 2015. \nMichele holds a master’s degree in Contemporary Arab Studies from Georgetown University. Today she serves as an international security consultant\, splitting her time between the Middle East\, Florida\, and Washington\, D.C.   \nDownload the Event Flyer \n  \n 
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/luncheon-with-michele-rigby-assad/
LOCATION:Overland Park Convention Center\, 6000 College Boulevard\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kansas City Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162621
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SUMMARY:Luncheon with Chick-fil-A Company Culture Expert\, Dee Ann Turner
DESCRIPTION:Dee Ann Turner is a business leader\, best-selling author and speaker. \nShe started her career at Chick-fil-A in 1985 as an administrator in the Human Resources department.  Selected as Chick-fil-A’s first female officer in 2001\, Dee Ann has led various areas of the business including Human Resources\, Franchisee Selection\, Culture\, Learning and Development\, Talent Management and Talent Acquisition.  She currently serves as the Vice President\, Enterprise Social Responsibility. \nIn 2015\, Dee Ann’s first book\, It’s My Pleasure\, The Impact of Extraordinary Talent and a Compelling Culture was released and became a best-seller.  She speaks all over the United States and internationally for both business and non-profit organizations on the topics of leading culture\, talent selection and talent development among others. During her tenure at Chick-fil-A\, Chick-fil-A has grown from 319 restaurants with $164\,000\,000 in sales to over 2100 restaurants in 46 states and the District of Columbia with annual sales of over $8 billion. \nMarried to her husband\, Ashley for over 30 years\, they are the parents of three grown sons\, Trenton\, Trevor and Trey and daughter-in-love\, Katie.  She is an avid sports enthusiast  and she and Ashley enjoy traveling and active adventures.  Together they serve their local church and Dee Ann has served on the boards of a number of ministries that support initiatives for women and children. \nYou can connect with Dee Ann on twitter @deeannturner or Instagram @itsmy.pleasure or on Facebook:  Dee Ann Turner Author. \nDownload the event flyer.
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/luncheon-with-chick-fil-a-company-culture-expert-dee-ann-turner/
LOCATION:Overland Park Convention Center\, 6000 College Boulevard\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kansas City Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180726T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180726T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162621
CREATED:20171115T173407Z
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SUMMARY:Luncheon with Franchise Executives\, Mark & Mary Kay Liston
DESCRIPTION:Mark and Mary Kay Liston are a power couple with valuable franchise experience and training in the Dwyer Group’s® Code of Values. \nMary Kay was named president of Five Star Painting and ProTect Painters when Dwyer Group® acquired them in 2015. This is the third franchise brand with Dwyer Group for Mary Kay. For the past three years she has served as vice president of operations at Mr. Appliance®\, where the network grew from 155 franchises to over 185. Working with a team of talented franchise consultants\, the company realized double-digit growth each year. She first came to Dwyer Group with Mr. Electric®\, where she started their national sales program. \nMary Kay’s career in franchising began in 2003 when she joined the Valpak Direct Marketing Systems. During her six years there\, Mary Kay led the company’s largest operation and turned it from having a negative cash flow to a highly profitable entity. In just her second year as general manager in Los Angeles\, she and her team of 100 associates received the coveted Chairman’s Cup\, Valpak’s highest award for sales and operations excellence. She cultivated relationships with franchisees to foster best practices across the network. \nMark joined Glass Doctor as the vice president of operations in April 2010. Mark’s experience in franchising began in 1981 when he joined Kinetico Incorporated and worked with Kinetico dealers throughout the world. After 18 years in the water treatment field\, on both the corporate and franchise level\, Mark joined Batteries Plus to lead their franchise development effort. Later\, Mark joined Midas International in franchise development\, where he awarded franchises throughout 27 states and western Canada. \n  \nMark is also very involved in the International Franchise Association (IFA)\, where he currently sits on the Board of Directors. He is past chairman of the Board of Governors for the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives having earned his CFE in 2005. He is also on the IFA’s Educational Foundation Board of Trustees. Previously\, Mark was a member of the VetFran Committee and IFA’s Public Relations Committee. \nDownload the event flyer \n 
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/luncheon-with-franchise-owners-company-values-experts-mark-mary-kay-liston/
LOCATION:Overland Park Convention Center\, 6000 College Boulevard\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kansas City Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162621
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Luncheon with VeggieTales Creator\, Phil Vischer
DESCRIPTION:Phil Vischer made his first animated film when he was nine years old; by the age of fourteen\, he was convinced he would be a filmmaker when he grew up. After a brief stint at a Bible college\, Phil struck out on his own\, looking for a way to integrate his faith with his filmmaking. \nThis quest led him to a tomato and a cucumber. The year was 1991\, and Phil was a newly married 25 year-old with no financial backing and no idea how his vegetables would ever see the light of day. \nToday\, almost 50 million VeggieTales videos have been purchased and Phil’s faith- filled stories can be found in one-third of all American homes with young children. Although Phil’s original company\, Big Idea Productions\, collapsed in bankruptcy in 2003\, Phil continues his creative involvement with VeggieTales through its current owner. \nPhil captured the breathtaking rise – and heartbreaking fall – of Big Idea Productions in the book Me\, Myself & Bob\, which was published by Thomas Nelson. He is also the author of the popular children’s books Sidney and Norman and 47 Beavers on the Big Blue Sea. \nPhil’s latest project is a 13-DVD series called Buck Denver Asks What’s in the Bible? that will take families all the way through the Bible – Genesis to Revelation. He also started JellyTelly\, an interactive\, online “mini-network” for children. \nPhil lives with his wife Lisa and their three kids in Wheaton\, IL. \nDownload the event flyer
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/luncheon-with-veggietales-creator-phil-vischer/
LOCATION:Overland Park Convention Center\, 6000 College Boulevard\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kansas City Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162621
CREATED:20171114T224927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180214T165758Z
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SUMMARY:Luncheon with Major General (Retired) Robert F. Dees
DESCRIPTION:Major General (Retired) Robert F. “Bob” Dees served for 31 years in the U.S. Army in a wide variety of command and staff positions culminating in his last three assignments as Assistant Division Commander for Operations\, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault); Commander\, Second Infantry Division\, United States Forces Korea; and as Deputy Commanding General\, V (US/GE) Corps in Europe\, concurrently serving as Commander\, US-Israeli Combined Task Force for Missile Defense. Commissioned a second lieutenant after graduating from West Point in 1972\, he is also a graduate of the Naval Postgraduate School\, the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College\, the Industrial College of the Armed Forces\, and Royal College of Defense Studies in London\, England. \nFollowing military retirement in January 2003\, Bob served as Executive Director\, Defense Strategies\, Microsoft Corporation; followed by leadership of a non-profit outreach to the military. While authoring The Resilience Trilogy (Resilient Warriors\, Resilient Leaders\, and Resilient Nations)\, he pioneered resilience programs for the military and beyond as Associate Vice President for Military Outreach\, Adjunct Professor\, and Director of the nation’s first Institute for Military Resilience at Liberty University. Most recently Bob served as National Security Advisor and Campaign Chairman\, Carson for President 2016. His primary endeavor now is pioneering a national “Resilience God Style” campaign to restore faith-based resilience at individual\, leader\, and national levels. \nBob speaks at numerous seminars and conferences\, as well as commentary on national security and resilience in venues such as FOX Huckabee\, FOX Business\, Focus on the Family\, Christian Broadcasting Network\, American Family Radio\, Wildfire Men’s Conferences\, New Canaan Society\, Pinnacle Forum\, Wallbuilders Live\, My Family Talk\, Samaritans Purse\, Family Research Council\, Newsmax TV\, and numerous churches\, military bases\, and business organizations across America. He was featured as one of 30 “Master Leaders” in America by noted author George Barna. \nBob is married to the former Kathleen Robinson of Houston\, Texas. They have two children and seven grandchildren\, and currently reside in Round Rock\, Texas. General and Mrs. Dees are grateful for the privilege of serving God\, Nation\, and others during these critical times. \nDownload the Event Flyer
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/luncheon-with-major-general-retired-robert-f-dees/
LOCATION:Overland Park Convention Center\, 6000 College Boulevard\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kansas City Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171019T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162621
CREATED:20161130T200533Z
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SUMMARY:Unconventional Business Luncheon with Jim Daly
DESCRIPTION:Jim Daly is president of Focus on the Family and host of the daily broadcast\, heard by more than 6.3 million listeners a week on more than 1\,000 radio stations across the U.S. The show was honored as 2012 Program of the Year by the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB).\nDaly’s personal journey from orphan to head of an international Christian organization dedicated to helping families thrive is a powerful story. Abandoned by his alcoholic father at age 5\, he lost his mother to cancer four years later – a wound deepened when his grieving stepfather emptied the family home and left Daly\, the youngest of five children\, and his siblings to fend for themselves after their mother’s funeral. \nSeveral tough years followed\, including time in foster care\, before Daly became a Christian in high school and found meaning\, purpose and a sense of belonging. \n“I am living proof\,” he wrote in his 2007 autobiography\, “Finding Home\,” “that no matter how torn up the road has already been\, or how pothole-infested it may look ahead\, nothing – nothing – is impossible for God.” \nDaly was named president of Focus on the Family in 2005 after 16 years with the ministry. Under his leadership\, the organization has taken on a major role nationally in encouraging and helping facilitate foster-care adoptions\, earning recognition from the White House and Congress for its efforts. The ministry also has reinvigorated its traditional focus on helping couples build strong marriages and raise healthy\, resilient kids. In just the last 12 months\, with the help of Focus on the Family\, research indicates that 770\,000 couples have built stronger marriages and 870\,000 moms and dads built stronger\, healthier and more God-honoring families. \nDaly started his career at Focus in 1989 as an assistant to the president\, fostering relationships with the ministry’s supporters. He was appointed international field director for Asia\, Africa and Australia in 1992\, and in 1997 was promoted to vice president of the International Division. In 2004\, Daly was appointed chief operating officer\, the role he held until he was handpicked by Focus on the Family founder Dr. James Dobson to be the group’s president. \nDaly graduated from California State University\, San Bernardino\, in 1984 with a B.S. in Business Administration. During his senior year\, he attended Waseda University in Tokyo\, and after graduating worked for a Fortune 500 company. In 1997\, he completed his MBA in International Business at Regis University in Denver. In 2009\, he received an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from Colorado Christian University in Denver.\nDaly has received the 2008 World Children’s Center Humanitarian Award\, the 2009 Children’s Hunger Fund Children’s Champion Award\, and the 2010 HomeWord Family Ministry Award. He has appeared on such television programs as “Fox & Friends\,” “America Live with Megyn Kelly\,” “ABC World News Tonight” and PBS’ “Religion & Ethics”; and been featured in Time\, The Wall Street Journal\, The New York Times\, The Washington Post\, USA Today and Newsweek\, which named him one of the Top 10 next-generation evangelical leaders of influence. He was also the subject of a July 2011 cover story in Christianity Today. \nDaly is an author whose book\, “ReFOCUS: Living a Life That Reflects God’s Heart\,” explores how to engage the culture for Christ in a compassionate and winsome way. In 2014\, he wrote “The Good Dad\,” which looks at how dads can become better fathers regardless of their background or the parenting mistakes they’ve made. In his latest book\, “Marriage Done Right: One Man\, One Woman\,” Daly examines God’s purposes for marriage\, including the unique benefits that a mom and a dad bring to the partnership of raising children. \nDaly has been married to his wife\, Jean\, since 1986. They have two sons and are currently parenting two children in foster care. They reside in Colorado Springs\, Colorado. \nHe will inspire and provide practical wisdom on how to “Honor Your Family In Your Work” \nDownload the Event Flyer
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/unconventional-business-luncheon-with-jim-daly/
LOCATION:Overland Park Convention Center\, 6000 College Boulevard\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kansas City Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170720T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170720T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162621
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SUMMARY:Unconventional Business Luncheon with Rich McClure
DESCRIPTION:Rich McClure is former President of UniGroup\, the parent of United Van Lines\, Mayflower Transit\, UniGroup Relocation\, and UniGroup Logistics.  In 2011\, Rich and his wife Sharon were the first couple featured on the CBS show\, Undercover Boss\, featuring United Van Lines. He came to the UniGroup companies in 1995 as executive vice president/chief operating officer of United Van Lines and has also served as president of UniGroup Worldwide prior to being appointed President in April 2002. He retired in December\, 2014. \nHe co-chaired the Ferguson Commission appointed by Governor Jay Nixon of Missouri in November\, 2014 to study and recommend actions to address the underlying causes of the social unrest in the St. Louis region. The Commission issued their report “Forward though Ferguson” in September\, 2015. His consulting firm\, Spero Advisors LLC\, provides strategic planning and governance advisory services. \nPrior to joining UniGroup\, Mr. McClure was a banking executive with Central Bancompany of Missouri. Early in his career\, he held public policy positions as chief of staff for then-Missouri Governor and former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft; and as deputy chief of staff to Governor Jim Thompson of Illinois; also serving in the cabinet as director of Illinois’ Department of Central Management Services. \nMr. McClure earned his bachelor’s degree in management from Missouri State University and his master’s degree in public administration from the Maxwell School of Syracuse University. He has served on the Executive Committee and the Board of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce\, and is former vice chairman of the St. Louis Regional Chamber. He currently serves on the Board of the United Way of Greater St. Louis\, the Board of Trustees of St. Louis Children’s Hospital\, and the regional board of Teach for America. He is Chairman of the St. Louis Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. \nRich and his wife of 37 years\, Sharon\, have two married children. They co-chaired the large donor campaign of the St. Louis United Way in 2011 and together serve on the Board of Governors of Opportunity International\, the largest faith-based microfinance bank. \nHe will inspire and provide practical insights on doing business God’s way\, “Unconventionally”! \nDownload the Event Flyer
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/unconventional-business-luncheon-with-richard-mcclure/
LOCATION:Overland Park Convention Center\, 6000 College Boulevard\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kansas City Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162621
CREATED:20161130T194546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180314T134259Z
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SUMMARY:Unconventional Business Luncheon with the Benham Brothers
DESCRIPTION:The Benham Brothers\, identical twins\, David Benham and Jason Benham\, are former professional baseball players\, best selling authors\, speakers\, and nationally acclaimed entrepreneurs. Their rise to success earned them a reality show with HGTV that was set to air in the fall of 2014- yet the show was cancelled because of their commitment to biblical values. \nThey started using biblical values for their real estate business in 2002. They found it to be a tough business to get off the ground\, especially fresh out of baseball with no real estate experience. This forced them to their knees to simply ask God to bless the work of their hands as they applied His life principles to the marketplace. \nWithin 10 years their real estate company topped dozens of business charts\, including: Inc Magazine\, Entrepreneur Magazine\, Wall Street Journal\, Ernst & Young\, and the US Chamber of Commerce. \nThey have appeared on Fox News\, ESPN\, CNN\, Fox Business\,  ABC’s Nightline and Good Morning America. \nThey have authored two books\, Whatever the Cost and Living Among Lions and today they run BENHAM Real Estate Group. \nThe brothers live in Charlotte\, NC. David is married to Lori with five children\, with Jason is married to Tori with four children. \nAlthough they had no formal business training\, they were armed with a core set of life principles that paved the way to success the “Unconventional Business” way! \n\nDownload the Event Flyer
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/unconventional-business-luncheon-with-the-benham-brothers/
LOCATION:Overland Park Convention Center\, 6000 College Boulevard\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kansas City Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162621
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SUMMARY:Unconventional Business Dinner with Alan Robertson
DESCRIPTION:To kick off 2017 we are hosting a very special Unconventional Business dinner with Alan Robertson from Duck Dynasty! \nAlan is the oldest son of The Duck Commander. He grew up hunting and fishing and helped build the foundation of the family business in the ’70s and ’80s. Back in the day\, he and Phil would travel around Louisiana and Arkansas selling duck calls to stores right out of their truck. The sales pitch back then was the same as it is today: “These calls are the best ’cause they sound just like a duck!” \nRecently\, Alan has returned to the family business after serving in full-time ministry for more than 25 years. Alan plays a vital role in the family’s commitment to spreading the gospel of Christ through their love of hunting and the great outdoors. The only Robertson without a beard\, he calls himself a “Jacob” in a family of “Esaus.” \nAlan and his wife\, Lisa\, are parents of two grown daughters who are married to bearded men. Alan and Lisa are proud grandparents to two granddaughters and a grandson on the way. They all live in West Monroe\, Louisiana. \nAlan will share 25 years of practical insight on how to use time tested and proven principles\, found only in the Bible\, to successfully lead an Unconventional Business in a conventional business world. \nDownload the Event Flyer \n 
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/unconventional-business-with-alan-robertson/
LOCATION:Overland Park Convention Center\, 6000 College Boulevard\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kansas City Events
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SUMMARY:Luncheon with Skip Vaccarello
DESCRIPTION:Skip Vaccarello has over 35 years of experience in leadership positions for Silicon Valley technology companies. In 1979\, he came to Silicon Valley as the VP of Operations with VisiCorp\, the provider of the industry’s first spreadsheet\, VisiCalc\, and a pioneer in the personal computer revolution. Most recently\, he served as President and CEO of Applied Weather Technology\, a global company providing software and services to the maritime industry. His other experience includes CEO of Communications Solutions\, Inc.\, division general manager of 3Com\, and co-founder and CEO of The Saratoga Group.  Skip is the author of the book\, Finding God in Silicon Valley: Spiritual Journeys in a High-Tech World\, and the blog www.FindingGodInSiliconValley.com. In addition to writing\, Skip provides executive mentoring and business consulting services\, sits on the boards of companies and non-profit organizations\, and is active in church and community activities\, including chairing the Silicon Valley Prayer Breakfast. He earned an A.B. in economics from Harvard College and an MBA from Boston University. \nDownload the event flyer \n 
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/luncheon-with-skip-vacarrello-author-of-finding-god-in-silicon-valley/
LOCATION:Overland Park Convention Center\, 6000 College Boulevard\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kansas City Events
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SUMMARY:Luncheon with Dr. Richard Blackaby
DESCRIPTION:Integrity Resource Center’s Luncheons are a great way to get inspired by leading business professionals\, authors\, community leaders and world changers.\n\nDr. Richard Blackaby\n\nRichard is the president of Blackaby Ministries International and lives in Atlanta\, Georgia. Richard travels internationally speaking on spiritual leadership in the home\, church\, and marketplace as well as on spiritual awakening\, experiencing God\, and the Christian life. Richard regularly ministers to Christian CEOs\, church\, and family leaders.\n\nRichard earned a B.A. in history from the University of Saskatchewan. He has an M.Div and Ph.D. in church history from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and an honorary doctorate from Dallas Baptist University.\n\nRichard served as a senior pastor at Friendship Baptist Church in Winnipeg\, and then as the president of the Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary in Cochrane\, Alberta Canada for 13 years. He continues to serve as the seminary’s Chancellor.\n\nRichard has written or co-authored over thirty books\, including: The Seasons of God: How the Shifting Patterns of Your Life Reveal His Purposes for You; The Inspired Leader: 101 Biblical Reflections for Becoming a Person of Influence.\n\nHe has also co-authored many books with his father\, Henry\, including: Experiencing God: Revised Edition; Spiritual Leadership: Moving People on to God’s Agenda; and God in the Marketplace: 45 Questions Fortune 500 Executives Ask about Faith\, Life\, and Business.\n\nDownload Event Flyer
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/luncheon-with-dr-richard-blackaby-2/
LOCATION:Overland Park Convention Center\, 6000 College Boulevard\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kansas City Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160520T113000
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SUMMARY:"Unconventional Business" Workshop
DESCRIPTION:“Unconventional Business” Workshop\n\nJoin Rick Boxx to learn Five Keys to Growing a Business God’s Way.\nYou will learn how to apply Biblical principles in practical ways. \n\nOrdering your priorities\nPlanning\nDeveloping and nurturing your team\nManaging your business finances\nSales and much more
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/unconventional-business-workshop/
LOCATION:Overland Park Chamber of Commerce\, 9001 W 110th St \, Overland Park\, KS\, 66210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kansas City Events
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SUMMARY:Luncheon with Donald Moore
DESCRIPTION:Integrity Resource Center’s Luncheons are a great way to get inspired by leading business professionals\, authors\, community leaders and world changers.\n\nDonald C. Moore\n\nDonald Moore began his career in 1980 as a CPA and has served as CFO and CEO of both public and private restaurant companies. Today\, he is the majority owner and CEO of 25 Arby’s restaurants located in five states.\n\nHis career has spanned the gamut of the business world including initial public stock offerings\, private debt placements\, merger\, acquisitions divestitures and bankruptcy reorganization.\n\nThrough it all\, Mr Moore has continued to strive daily to become more Christ-like and believes God called him to be a businessman. Moore has learned that God is not separated from our businesses and careers and God centered leadership is impossible  apart from Him.\n\nMoore is the author of “What if Jesus Carried a Briefcase”\, teach short-term and long-term Bible studies and is recently retired as a Stephen Minister.\n\nDownload Event Flyer
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/573/
LOCATION:Overland Park Convention Center\, 6000 College Boulevard\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kansas City Events
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