BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Unconventional Business Network - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Unconventional Business Network REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184500 CREATED:20250827T194709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T183702Z UID:10000232-1770289200-1770296400@unconventionalbusiness.org SUMMARY:KC City Connect: Dave Hataj DESCRIPTION:About the Speaker: Dave Hataj | President – Edgerton Gear\, Inc. \nDave Hataj\, president and co-owner of Edgerton Gear in Wisconsin\, has spent over 35 years transforming a second-generation family business through God-centered principles. A journeyman machinist with degrees from UC Irvine\, Regent College\, and Bakke Graduate University\, Dave created Craftsman with Character—a program introducing high school students to the trades while building character and life skills. The U.S. Navy has recently partnered with him to expand this initiative nationwide. \nHe is also the author of Good Work: How Blue Collar Business Can Change Lives\, Communities\, and the World (Moody Publishers\, 2020). Dave’s journey from wanting to escape the broken machine shop of his youth to embracing God’s call to lead has reshaped his company’s culture\, empowering employees and demonstrating how faith can transform workplaces and communities. His story offers encouragement to business leaders and anyone seeking meaning in their work. \nEvent Details: \nDave’s journey reminds us that our workplaces are not separate from our faith but central to it. His vision\, expressed in Good Work and through his Craftsman with Character program\, shows how God can redeem even the most ordinary labor to change lives\, communities\, and the world. \nThis City Connect it’s an invitation to encounter how God moves in the marketplace\, to be encouraged in your own calling\, and to share fellowship with believers around the table. \nGather with a community that values both excellence in business and a commitment to values that guide and uplift. Each event combines the chance to share a meal with meaningful discussion and a faith-driven keynote whose talk is designed to build connections and offer practical insights that align with your faith-centered goals. \nCraftsman With Character Workshop: \nImmediately following our KC City Connect luncheon in Kansas City on Thursday\, February 5\, 2026\, we’re hosting a hands‑on Workshop designed specifically for those in the blue collar sector. \nBuilding on insights from Dave Hataj—president of Edgerton Gear\, founder of Craftsman with Character®\, and author of Good Work: How Blue Collar Business Can Change Lives\, Communities\, and the World—this practical session will translate “A Blue‑Collar Theology of Work” into concrete steps you can apply the next day on the floor. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nFaith-Driven Networking: Engage in conversations with other business owners who share your commitment to purpose-driven work.\nInspiring Keynote: Hear from faith-centered business leaders and thought leaders who offer wisdom on navigating the intersection of faith and professional growth.\nTakeaway Resources: Leave with ideas and tools to integrate faith principles into your business approach and strengthen your network of like-minded peers.\n\nUBN’s City Connect Luncheon is ideal for business owners\, executives\, and leaders seeking to deepen their faith connections in the business community. Experience an environment that refreshes your spirit\, sharpens your insights\, and empowers you to grow your business with purpose. URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/kccityconnectdavehataj/ LOCATION:Olathe Conference Center\, 10401 S Ridgeview Rd\, Olathe\, KS\, 66061\, United States CATEGORIES:Kansas City Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/9.png ORGANIZER;CN="Unconventional Business Network":MAILTO:events@unconventionalbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184500 CREATED:20250917T194622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T162505Z UID:10000236-1771498800-1771506000@unconventionalbusiness.org SUMMARY:DSM City Connect: Doug Hundt DESCRIPTION:Join us for this special luncheon event with Doug Hundt!About the Speaker: Doug Hundt | President of Industrial Solutions at Vermeer Corporation \nDoug Hundt serves as President of Industrial Solutions at Vermeer Corporation\, a global manufacturer of industrial and agricultural equipment that makes a real impact in a progressing world. At Vermeer\, Doug leads the company’s global industrial businesses and guides strategy across key markets including environmental\, mining\, pipeline\, and utility installation. \nWhat does stewardship look like in the boardroom? Doug Hundt reveals how biblical principles—excellence\, integrity\, and the Golden Rule—translate into strategy and performance. Don’t miss this inspiring\, actionable session at Des Moines City Connect on February 19\, 2026. \nEvent Details: \nUBN’s City Connect Luncheon is an opportunity for faith-driven business leaders to come together over a meal\, share insights\, and inspire one another. This luncheon isn’t just about networking—it’s about connecting like-minded\, faith-forward entrepreneurs and professionals who believe in integrating purpose with business practices. \nGather with a community that values both excellence in business and a commitment to values that guide and uplift. Each event combines the chance to share a meal with meaningful discussion and a faith-driven keynote whose talk is designed to build connections and offer practical insights that align with your faith-centered goals. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nFaith-Driven Networking: Engage in conversations with other business owners who share your commitment to purpose-driven work.\nInspiring Keynotes: Hear from faith-centered business leaders and thought leaders who offer wisdom on navigating the intersection of faith and professional growth.\nTakeaway Resources: Leave with ideas and tools to integrate faith principles into your business approach and strengthen your network of like-minded peers.\n\nUBN’s City Connect Luncheon is ideal for business owners\, executives\, and leaders seeking to deepen their faith connections in the business community. Experience an environment that refreshes your spirit\, sharpens your insights\, and empowers you to grow your business with purpose. URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/doughundt/ LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines\, 205 S. 64th Street\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50266\, United States CATEGORIES:Des Moines Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/8-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Unconventional Business Network - DSM":MAILTO:lorie@unconventionalbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T090000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184500 CREATED:20260224T184909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T153617Z UID:10000320-1774602000-1774602000@unconventionalbusiness.org SUMMARY:Virtual Executive Briefing DESCRIPTION: URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/virtual-executive-briefing-3/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84292381380 CATEGORIES:Virtual Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Events-Calendar-Images-169-Aspect-Ratio-1920-x-1000-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Unconventional Business Network":MAILTO:events@unconventionalbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184500 CREATED:20250917T201820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T163841Z UID:10000238-1777399200-1777482000@unconventionalbusiness.org SUMMARY:Faith Incorporated Annual Conference DESCRIPTION: URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/faith-incorporated-annual-conference/ LOCATION:Olathe Conference Center\, 10401 S Ridgeview Rd\, Olathe\, KS\, 66061\, United States CATEGORIES:Kansas City Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Events-Calendar-Images-169-Aspect-Ratio-1920-x-1000-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Unconventional Business Network":MAILTO:events@unconventionalbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184500 CREATED:20250917T205623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T184244Z UID:10000312-1778140800-1778146200@unconventionalbusiness.org SUMMARY:DSM Networking Event DESCRIPTION: URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/dsm-networking-event-4/ LOCATION:TBD CATEGORIES:Des Moines Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Events-Calendar-Images-169-Aspect-Ratio-1920-x-1000-px-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Unconventional Business Network - DSM":MAILTO:lorie@unconventionalbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184500 CREATED:20250917T202555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T004956Z UID:10000240-1780473600-1780479000@unconventionalbusiness.org SUMMARY:KC Networking Event DESCRIPTION:  \n\n \n  URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/kc-networking-event/ LOCATION:TBD CATEGORIES:Kansas City Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Events-Calendar-Images-169-Aspect-Ratio-1920-x-1000-px-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Unconventional Business Network":MAILTO:events@unconventionalbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184500 CREATED:20260211T190850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T200550Z UID:10000318-1781175600-1781182800@unconventionalbusiness.org SUMMARY:DSM City Connect: Jenni Catron DESCRIPTION:  \n\n  \n\n Join us for this special luncheon event with Jenni Catron! About the Speaker: Jenni Catron | Founder and CEO of The 4Sight Group \n Jenni Catron is a leadership expert\, author\, and speaker based in Neenah\, Wisconsin. As the Founder and CEO of The 4Sight Group\, she specializes in developing healthy leaders and thriving organizations. With over 25 years of experience in both corporate and non-profit sectors\, Jenni has held significant roles\, including Executive Director at Cross Point Community Church and Executive Pastor at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church. She is the author of Clout: Discover and Unleash Your God-Given Influence and The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership\, and she frequently speaks at conferences nationwide. Jenni holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Middle Tennessee State University and enjoys hiking and reading in her free time. \n Event Details: UBN’s City Connect Luncheon is an opportunity for faith-driven business leaders to come together over a meal\, share insights\, and inspire one another. This luncheon isn’t just about networking—it’s about connecting like-minded\, faith-forward entrepreneurs and professionals who believe in integrating purpose with business practices. Gather with a community that values both excellence in business and a commitment to values that guide and uplift. Each event combines the chance to share a meal with meaningful discussion and a faith-driven keynote whose talk is designed to build connections and offer practical insights that align with your faith-centered goals. What to Expect: \n\nFaith-Driven Networking: Engage in conversations with other business owners who share your commitment to purpose-driven work.\nInspiring Keynotes: Hear from faith-centered business leaders and thought leaders who offer wisdom on navigating the intersection of faith and professional growth.\nTakeaway Resources: Leave with ideas and tools to integrate faith principles into your business approach and strengthen your network of like-minded peers.\n\nUBN’s City Connect Luncheon is ideal for business owners\, executives\, and leaders seeking to deepen their faith connections in the business community. Experience an environment that refreshes your spirit\, sharpens your insights\, and empowers you to grow your business with purpose. URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/dsm-city-connect-jenni-catron/ LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines\, 205 S. 64th Street\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50266\, United States CATEGORIES:Des Moines Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/8-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Unconventional Business Network - DSM":MAILTO:lorie@unconventionalbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184500 CREATED:20260211T194135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T194514Z UID:10000321-1781859600-1781861400@unconventionalbusiness.org SUMMARY:Virtual Executive Briefing DESCRIPTION: URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/virtual-executive-briefing/2026-06-19/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88105974756 CATEGORIES:Virtual Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Events-Calendar-Images-169-Aspect-Ratio-1920-x-1000-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Unconventional Business Network":MAILTO:events@unconventionalbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184500 CREATED:20260209T221316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T221334Z UID:10000316-1789038000-1789045200@unconventionalbusiness.org SUMMARY:KC City Connect: Lori Krueger DESCRIPTION:About the Speaker: Lori Krueger | Executive Performance Coach\, Speaker\, Chaplain \nLori Krueger is a Canadian-born executive performance coach\, speaker and chaplain on a mission to inspire\, equip\, and empower leaders around the globe. With decades of experience\, she has worked alongside athletes\, executives\, and entrepreneurs to go beyond high performance. \nA graduate of the MetaPerformance Institute and associate partner at Novus Global\, Lori is part of an elite network of executive coaches who help Fortune 500 companies\, business leaders\, creatives\, and athletes shatter their limits and redefine success. \nEvent Details: \nLori Krueger has a way of making every room feel more grounded and more inspired\, maybe because she’s spent decades coaching world‑class leaders\, athletes\, and creatives to step beyond their limits. A Canadian‑born executive performance coach and chaplain\, Lori brings a rare blend of warmth\, wisdom\, and practical insight drawn from her work with Fortune 500 leaders\, the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team\, and the KC Current. \n\nHer story is one of building communities wherever she goes\, from founding the Women’s Pro Soccer Chaplains Network across the U.S. and Canada to investing deeply in leaders right here at home in Overland Park. It’s exactly this passion for connection that makes Lori the perfect voice for our next City Connect. She reminds us that gathering is something we need to grow and remember what’s possible when we learn from one another. \n\nWhat to Expect: \n\nFaith-Driven Networking: Engage in conversations with other business owners who share your commitment to purpose-driven work.\nInspiring Keynote: Hear from faith-centered business leaders and thought leaders who offer wisdom on navigating the intersection of faith and professional growth.\nTakeaway Resources: Leave with ideas and tools to integrate faith principles into your business approach and strengthen your network of like-minded peers.\n\nUBN’s City Connect Luncheon is ideal for business owners\, executives\, and leaders seeking to deepen their faith connections in the business community. Experience an environment that refreshes your spirit\, sharpens your insights\, and empowers you to grow your business with purpose. URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/kc-city-connect-lori-krueger/ LOCATION:Olathe Conference Center\, 10401 S Ridgeview Rd\, Olathe\, KS\, 66061\, United States CATEGORIES:Kansas City Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/9.png ORGANIZER;CN="Unconventional Business Network":MAILTO:events@unconventionalbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184500 CREATED:20260211T194135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T194514Z UID:10000322-1789722000-1789723800@unconventionalbusiness.org SUMMARY:Virtual Executive Briefing DESCRIPTION: URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/virtual-executive-briefing/2026-09-18/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88105974756 CATEGORIES:Virtual Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Events-Calendar-Images-169-Aspect-Ratio-1920-x-1000-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Unconventional Business Network":MAILTO:events@unconventionalbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184500 CREATED:20260211T193101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T195016Z UID:10000319-1790247600-1790254800@unconventionalbusiness.org SUMMARY:DSM City Connect: Barry Rowan DESCRIPTION:Join us for this special luncheon event with Barry Rowan!About the Speaker: Barry Rowan | Executive\, Mentor\, Author \nBarry Rowan is a seasoned executive and trusted advisor with decades of C‑suite leadership experience across technology and communications companies\, including Gogo\, Vonage\, Nextel Partners\, and Fluke Corporation. Over his career\, he has helped build and transform eight businesses through hypergrowth and turnaround\, including the sale of a company for $10 billion. A Harvard Business School graduate and author of The Spiritual Art of Business\, Barry is widely respected for his character‑driven leadership and commitment to developing the next generation of leaders through board service\, mentorship\, and community engagement. \nAs we gather for our City Connect in Des Moines\, Barry’s depth of executive experience and passion for integrating purpose\, leadership\, and community offer a meaningful voice for conversations about building thriving organizations and cities where people and leaders can flourish. \nEvent Details: \nUBN’s City Connect Luncheon is an opportunity for faith-driven business leaders to come together over a meal\, share insights\, and inspire one another. This luncheon isn’t just about networking—it’s about connecting like-minded\, faith-forward entrepreneurs and professionals who believe in integrating purpose with business practices. \nGather with a community that values both excellence in business and a commitment to values that guide and uplift. Each event combines the chance to share a meal with meaningful discussion and a faith-driven keynote whose talk is designed to build connections and offer practical insights that align with your faith-centered goals. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nFaith-Driven Networking: Engage in conversations with other business owners who share your commitment to purpose-driven work.\nInspiring Keynotes: Hear from faith-centered business leaders and thought leaders who offer wisdom on navigating the intersection of faith and professional growth.\nTakeaway Resources: Leave with ideas and tools to integrate faith principles into your business approach and strengthen your network of like-minded peers.\n\nUBN’s City Connect Luncheon is ideal for business owners\, executives\, and leaders seeking to deepen their faith connections in the business community. Experience an environment that refreshes your spirit\, sharpens your insights\, and empowers you to grow your business with purpose. URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/dsm-city-connect-barry-rowan/ LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines\, 205 S. 64th Street\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50266\, United States CATEGORIES:Des Moines Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/8-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Unconventional Business Network - DSM":MAILTO:lorie@unconventionalbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184500 CREATED:20260209T221533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T220518Z UID:10000317-1791360000-1791365400@unconventionalbusiness.org SUMMARY:KC Networking Event DESCRIPTION: URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/kc-networking-event-oct/ LOCATION:TBD CATEGORIES:Kansas City Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Events-Calendar-Images-169-Aspect-Ratio-1920-x-1000-px-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Unconventional Business Network":MAILTO:events@unconventionalbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T090000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184500 CREATED:20250917T203937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T184800Z UID:10000246-1792051200-1792054800@unconventionalbusiness.org SUMMARY:DSM Networking Event DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n \n \n\n  \n  URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/dsm-networking-event-3/ LOCATION:TBD CATEGORIES:Des Moines Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Events-Calendar-Images-169-Aspect-Ratio-1920-x-1000-px-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261218T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261218T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184500 CREATED:20260211T194135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T194514Z UID:10000323-1797584400-1797586200@unconventionalbusiness.org SUMMARY:Virtual Executive Briefing DESCRIPTION: URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/virtual-executive-briefing/2026-12-18/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88105974756 CATEGORIES:Virtual Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Events-Calendar-Images-169-Aspect-Ratio-1920-x-1000-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Unconventional Business Network":MAILTO:events@unconventionalbusiness.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR