Unconventional Business Network

Luncheon with Jason Dellinger
2016-11-17 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | The Ballroom at Doubletree Hotel & Convention Center, 16625 Swingley Ridge Road, Chesterfield, 63017
After playing Division 1 baseball at Liberty University, Jason Dellinger served on staff at McGregor Baptist Church in Fort Myers, Florida for 4 years. He then took his talents to the marketplace in 2004, and, in just a few short years the same timing, skill, and determination he had as an athlete landed him among the top insurance agents in his national company by 2006.
And that’s when his life took an interesting turn. Jason was told by his executives to remove from his voicemail the words, “Jesus loves you” or lose his job. He refused to bow and it cost him everything he had. His story will challenge and motivate you to serve Jesus whatever the cost–and to never separate your faith from the workplace.
A gifted motivational speaker and bold witness for Christ, Jason Dellinger will show you don’t have to just survive in today’s faith-hostile environment but you can thrive! “The wicked man flees when no one pursues but the righteous are bold as a lion.” (Proverbs 28:1).
Jason lives in Charlotte, North Carolina and is happily married to his wife, Kathleen, and is a father to six children! They are passionate about the unborn and are strong pro-life advocates.
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Luncheon with Kris DenBesten
2016-11-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport, 6111 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States
Kris Den Besten blends his successful business practices with his strong Christian faith through SHINE, a proven corporate culture model he designed and implemented. You will be inspired and encouraged as Kris shares how his business was radically salvaged by SHINE principles that developed people’s talents, increased productivity, and quantified the core values of integrity and honesty. Whether you are a CEO, middle management, or an entry-level employee, SHINE principles will change the way you think about yourself, your career and the Light in your life.
Kris currently serves as president/CEO of Vermeer Southeast, a construction equipment company covering Florida, Georgia, Alabama, The Caribbean Islands, and Central America. Under his leadership the company has experienced growth in annual sales from $6 million at one point to over $100 million. Beyond his corporate responsibilities Kris is a board member of The Jobs Partnership Florida, a ministry for the under-and unemployed which teaches God’s principles for work and then helps graduates find jobs that provide hope and a future.
With early experience as a television sportscaster, Kris is a down-to-earth, from-the-heart communicator who effectively connects with all audiences. Kris shares his message of hope and Christ’s empowerment speaking at corporate events, churches, ministry organizations, in prisons, and through media. He and his wife, Robin, live in Windermere, Florida, with their three children: Cole, Gracyn, and Brooks.

Luncheon with Skip Vaccarello
2016-10-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS, 66211, United States
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.
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Luncheon with Richard McClure-SOLD OUT
2016-08-25 11:00 - 13:00 | The Pavilion at Double Tree Hotel & Convention Center, 16625 Swingley Ridge Road, Chesterfield, MO, 63017, United States
This event is SOLD OUT.

Rich McClure is former President of UniGroup, the parent of United Van Lines, Mayflower Transit, UniGroup Relocation, and UniGroup Logistics. 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.
He 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.
Prior 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.
Mr. 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.
Rich 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. They are active members of Greentree Community Church and served together on the St. Louis area Young Life Committee for 10 years. In 2011, they were the first husband and wife on the CBS show, Undercover Boss, featuring United Van Lines.
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Luncheon with Dr. Richard Blackaby
2016-07-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS, 66211, United States
Integrity Resource Center’s Luncheons are a great way to get inspired by leading business professionals, authors, community leaders and world changers.
Dr. Richard Blackaby
Richard 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.
Richard 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.
Richard 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.
Richard 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.
He 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.
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"Unconventional Business" Workshop
2016-05-20 08:00 - 11:30 | Overland Park Chamber of Commerce, 9001 W 110th St , Overland Park, KS, 66210, United States
“Unconventional Business” Workshop

Join Rick Boxx to learn Five Keys to Growing a Business God’s Way.
You will learn how to apply Biblical principles in practical ways.

Ordering your priorities
Planning
Developing and nurturing your team
Managing your business finances
Sales and much more

St. Louis Lunch and Learn
2016-05-19 11:30 - 13:00 | Technology Partners, 707 Spirit 40 Park Drive, Ste. 120 , Chesterfield, MO, 63005, United States
Join us for a time of learning and networking on May 19th! Author and radio personality, Rick Boxx, will share reasons for doing business unconventionally and how you can please God and thrive in the workplace when you do. Don’t miss this provocative presentation!

Luncheon with Kelly Shackelford in Des Moines
2016-05-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport, 6111 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States
Kelly Shackelford, Esq., is president and CEO of First Liberty Institute, the largest legal firm in the nation dedicated exclusively to protecting religious freedom for all Americans. He has served in this role since 1997, leading First Liberty’s efforts to defend religious freedom in the courts and in the public arena. Under his leadership, First Liberty’s legal team has participated in cases before the United States Supreme Court, federal courts of appeals, federal district courts and various state courts, where they have won more than 90 percent of their cases.
Shackelford is a constitutional scholar who has argued before the United States Supreme Court, testified before the U.S. House and Senate, and has won a number of landmark First Amendment and religious liberty cases.
He was recently named one of the 25 greatest Texas lawyers of the past quarter century by Texas Lawyer, and is the recipient of the prestigious William Bentley Ball Award for Life and Religious Freedom Defense for pioneering work protecting religious freedom.
Shackelford is a highly sought-after speaker and frequent guest on national news and talk shows including Good Morning America, The Today Show, The O’Reilly Factor, CNN, Fox and Friends, MSNBC, and Hannity. He also has been featured in the National Law Journal, Associated Press, The New York Times, The Washington Times, The Washington Post, and The L.A. Times, and many others.
Shackelford is on the Board of Trustees of the United States Supreme Court Historical Society and earned his law degree from Baylor University.

Luncheon with Dr. Richard Blackaby
2016-05-05 11:00 - 13:00 | The Pavilion at Double Tree Hotel & Convention Center, 16625 Swingley Ridge Road, Chesterfield, MO, 63017, United States
“Experiencing Spiritual Breakthroughs”
Christians in the workforce, and in life, face many challenges, not the least of which is hitting a spiritual wall. Their personal growth slows or grinds to a halt – impacting their effectiveness on the job, and elsewhere. Dr. Richard Blackaby will unpack this issue that affects every believer and then offer hope that your best days as a Christian lie just ahead of you. In fact, a “spiritual breakthrough” may be just one prayer away!

Dr. Richard Blackaby,
Richard 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.
Richard 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.
Richard 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.
Richard 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.
He 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.
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Luncheon with Donald Moore
2016-04-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS, 66211, United States
Integrity Resource Center’s Luncheons are a great way to get inspired by leading business professionals, authors, community leaders and world changers.
Donald C. Moore
Donald 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.
His career has spanned the gamut of the business world including initial public stock offerings, private debt placements, merger, acquisitions divestitures and bankruptcy reorganization.
Through 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.
Moore 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.
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