BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Unconventional Business Network - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Unconventional Business Network 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:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200211T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200211T083000 DTSTAMP:20260406T181403 CREATED:20200118T202529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200123T225608Z UID:10000237-1581404400-1581409800@unconventionalbusiness.org SUMMARY:UB Forum St. Louis\, "Appreciating Others" DESCRIPTION:Designed for business leaders—regardless of role—UB Forums are monthly\, 1-1/2 hour leadership communities that include exclusive faith + work video training\, a time for discussion\, and networking.  These groups are typically comprised of 10 to 30 business professionals meeting during an extended breakfast or lunch hour.  Registration of $25 includes exclusive programming and breakfast or lunch fare. \nRegister HERE for our February 11th UB Forum Chesterfield \n\nLaunched October of 2019\, this growing leadership community is learning practical ways to model faith in their work through exclusive video training\, peer discussion\, and the formation of meaningful marketplace relationships. We especially witness God at work during the discussion time. Here\, participants transparently share the challenges they face and others reply with encouragement and wise counsel! \nDon’t miss the opportunity to join us February 11th when our topic will be centered on “Appreciating Others\,” including an exclusive 20 minute training video featuring UBN’s Rick Boxx\, author of Unconventional Business. \nHere’s an overview from Rick:  “In the workplace business leaders have many different type of relationships from customers to employees to peers who are all hungry for respect and appreciation. In this video\, I address 5 key constituents and how to best show each appreciation in a God-honoring way—designed to enhance your relationships and your business.” \nQuestions? Interested in starting your own UB Forum?  contact Keith Mette\, Business Development Director\, St. Louis at keith@unconventionalbusiness.org \n  URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/ub-forums-st-louis-appreciating-others/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/STL-sponsor-event-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200206T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200206T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T181403 CREATED:20191231T212235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200118T223134Z UID:10000230-1580986800-1580994000@unconventionalbusiness.org SUMMARY:St. Louis Luncheon with Jeff Bramstedt\, former Navy Seal\, Stuntman and Owner of Skydive San Diego DESCRIPTION:Jeff Bramstedt\, former Navy SEAL\, Stuntman and Owner of Skydive San Diego. \nREGISTER for single tickets or a table of 10 HERE. \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. \nDownload the event flyer. URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/st-louis-luncheon-with-jeff-bramstedt-stuntman-and-former-navy-seal/ LOCATION:The Ballroom at Doubletree Hotel & Convention Center\, 16625 Swingley Ridge Road\, Chesterfield\, 63017 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Jeff-STL-event-image-4-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Unconventional Business Network - Membership":MAILTO:membership@unconventionalbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191218T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191218T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T181403 CREATED:20191104T182152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T194741Z UID:10000166-1576668600-1576674000@unconventionalbusiness.org SUMMARY:FaithForward Conversation | Lead with a Clear Mission DESCRIPTION:Please join UBW and Shannon Mette\, St. Louis City Director\, as she leads this conversation on “Lead with a Clear Mission”  Registration of $25 includes program and a healthful lunch.  Register here. URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/faithforward-conversation-lead-with-a-clear-mission/ LOCATION:The Lodge Des Peres\, 1050 Des Peres Road\, Des Peres\, Missouri\, 63131 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Web-event-UBW-FaithForward-Conversations-STL.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Unconventional Business Network - Membership":MAILTO:membership@unconventionalbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191217T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191217T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T181403 CREATED:20191121T171212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191121T222443Z UID:10000227-1576582200-1576587600@unconventionalbusiness.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Forum.KC-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191210T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191210T083000 DTSTAMP:20260406T181403 CREATED:20191121T174912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191121T222959Z UID:10000228-1575961200-1575966600@unconventionalbusiness.org SUMMARY:UB Forum\, Chesterfield | Loving God DESCRIPTION:UB Forum Chesterfield\nThis month’s topic is Loving God at work\nRegister here\nMark your calendar and connect with local business men and women of faith at our Chesterfield UB Forum.  Meeting the second Tuesday of each month\, this vibrant group of business leaders gathers for 1 1/2 hours during the breakfast 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? Brand Asset Management Group conference space in Chesterfield\, the second Tuesday of each month\, during the breakfast hour from 7:00 am to 8:30 am. Registration is $25 and includes the program and breakfast. Questions? Contact Keith Mette\, Business Development Director\, St. Louis at keith@unconventionalbusiness.org. \nUB Forum Chesterfield | Tuesday\, December 10\, 2019 from 7:00 to 8:30 am\nBrand Asset Management Group Conference Space\n16090 Swingley Ridge Rd\, #400\nChesterfield\, MO\, 63017\n  \n  URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/st-louis-forum-loving-god/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Forum.St-Louis-Banner-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191120T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191120T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T181403 CREATED:20191104T155243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191107T223124Z UID:10000165-1574249400-1574254800@unconventionalbusiness.org SUMMARY:FaithForward Conversation | Lead with a Clear Vision DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Lodge Des Peres as Beverly Jenkins leads our luncheon conversation on  “Lead with a Clear Vision”. \nBeverly Jenkins is a Pastor and Co-Founder of Refuge and Restoration Church as well as a Co-Founder of BIMR (Building Intimacy Marriage Retreats). She is responsible for strategic planning\, organizational development\, leadership development\, & vision casting. She is adept at breaking barriers & inventive thinking.  Beverly has trained and leads a staff of over 35 ministers\, & a team of 15 executive leaders. She loves cultivating and empowering people. Her greatest successes are in motivating others to find their personal value proposition & go to after their God given dreams. \nRegistration of $25 includes program and healthful lunch  Click here to register. URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/faithforward-conversation-lead-with-a-clear-vision/ LOCATION:The Lodge Des Peres\, 1050 Des Peres Road\, Des Peres\, Missouri\, 63131 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Web-event-UBW-FaithForward-Conversations-STL.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191119T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191119T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T181403 CREATED:20191030T180200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T183438Z UID:10000164-1574163000-1574168400@unconventionalbusiness.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Forum.KC-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T083000 DTSTAMP:20260406T181403 CREATED:20191028T214941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T183614Z UID:10000163-1573542000-1573547400@unconventionalbusiness.org SUMMARY:Breakfast Forum | Purpose & Calling DESCRIPTION:Register Today!\nPlease join us for our November Breakfast Forum.  This 1 1/2 hour monthly meeting includes time for networking\, an exclusive UBN faith + work training video (20 minutes)\, and discussion component that will address a faith + work topic. Forums are a great opportunity to connect with other like-minded business men and women of faith that desire to integrate their faith with their work! \nRegister today and connect with us at Brand Asset Management Group conference space in Chesterfield as we focus on the topic\, “Understanding Your Purpose and Calling in Your Work.” Registration is $25 and includes breakfast.  Questions? Contact Keith Mette\, Business Development Director\, St. Louis at keith@unconventionalbusiness.org  \nSTL Breakfast Forum | Understanding Your Purpose and Calling | November 12 • 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. \nBrand Asset Management Group Conference Space\n16090 Swingley Ridge Rd\, #400\nChesterfield\, MO\, 63017 \nRegister\n  \n  URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/breakfast-forum-purpose-calling/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Forum.St-Louis-Banner-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T194500 DTSTAMP:20260406T181403 CREATED:20190802T220524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191031T195109Z UID:10000161-1573147800-1573155900@unconventionalbusiness.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Dacia-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Unconventional Business Network":MAILTO:events@unconventionalbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191104T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191104T194500 DTSTAMP:20260406T181403 CREATED:20190619T210501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191030T172423Z UID:10000160-1572888600-1572896700@unconventionalbusiness.org SUMMARY:UB Women St. Louis Gathering with Cindy Erickson of the Red Cross DESCRIPTION:Cindy Erickson is no stranger to adversity.  As Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas\, floods\, fires\, tornados and natural disasters are realities she faces on the job.  Join us as Cindy shares how she takes adversity – her own and others’ — and weaves it with her strong Christian faith to forge work ethics and principles that are truly unconventional. \nCindy’s career at the Red Cross began in 2009\, as the CEO of the St. Louis Chapter.  During her tenure\, she has helped navigate organizational restructurings\, mergers\, and regional realignments.  Today\, Cindy oversees a $28 million budget\, one of the largest Red Cross organizations in the country and is responsible for Red Cross services in the city of St. Louis and 199 surrounding Missouri and Arkansas counties. \n“Part of our job at the American Red Cross is to provide hope and help to people who have lost everything\,” Cindy says.  She credits her upbringing with giving her the compassion necessary to face these types of challenges.  “I was raised in a family where service for others was really a part of the fabric of my family.” \nProviding opportunities for people to help other people in times of crisis also gives Cindy great joy.  One of her favorite memories is of keeping her office open all night and responding to a fire call with her Disaster Action Team during a major snowstorm.  Fortunately\, all were safe and her crew was able to provide much welcomed assistance and shelter to the families. \nJoin us on Monday\, November 4th\, to hear Cindy talk about facing adversity – in the workplace and in life – with trust\, courage and compassion.  You’ll be inspired by her unconventional story! URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/ubw-gathering-with-cindy-erickson-of-the-red-cross/ LOCATION:The Ballroom at Doubletree Hotel & Convention Center\, 16625 Swingley Ridge Road\, Chesterfield\, 63017 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cindy-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Unconventional Business Network - Membership":MAILTO:membership@unconventionalbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191024T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191025T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T181403 CREATED:20190115T233510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190711T214915Z UID:10000224-1571940000-1572019200@unconventionalbusiness.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Save-the-Date-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Unconventional Business Network - Membership":MAILTO:membership@unconventionalbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190919T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190919T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T181403 CREATED:20190912T151708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190912T151956Z UID:10000162-1568892600-1568898000@unconventionalbusiness.org SUMMARY:VIP Women's Event: Simulcast of St. Louis keynote: Chick-fil-A's Culture Expert\, Dee Ann Turner DESCRIPTION:Held at our UBN offices\, 7171 W. 95th Street\, OPKS  66212 from 11:30 to 1:00; tickets are $25 and include a healthy boxed lunch. \nRegister Today \nDee Ann Turner is a 33-year veteran of Chick-fil-A\, Inc. Prior to retirement in 2018\, she was Vice President\, Talent and Vice President\, Sustainability. Selected as the company’s first female officer in 2001\, she was instrumental in building and growing Chick-fil-A’s well-known culture and talent systems. \nDuring her long career\, she worked closely with Chick-fil-A’s founder\, S. Truett Cathy\, and other key leaders as an architect of their organizational culture. Turner was responsible for thousands of selections of Chick-fil-A Franchisees and corporate staff members. Additionally\, she led Talent Management\, Staff Learning and Development\, Diversity and Inclusion\, Culture and Engagement. Most recently\, Dee Ann launched and led the Sustainability function focusing on Chick-fil-A’s strategy to implement sustainable practices at the $11 billion company. \nToday\, she leads her own organization\, Dee Ann Turner\, LLC\, writing books\, speaking to over 50 audiences per year and consulting and coaching leaders globally. She is the author of the best seller\, It’s My Pleasure: The Impact of Extraordinary Talent and a Compelling Culture. Her latest book\, Bet on Talent: How to Create a Remarkable Culture and Win the Hearts of Customers\, will be released in September 2019. \nShe is a graduate of Clayton State University with a degree  in Management. She also completed executive education courses at Emory University\, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill  and the University of Virginia’s Darden Business School.  She is a 2009 alumnus of the prestigious Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program. \nDee Ann has been married her husband\, Ashley for 35 years and they are the parents of three grown sons. She has served numerous non-profit boards in the past including The Kenya Project\, Eagle Ranch and Proverbs 31 Ministries. She has also served on the board of advisors for Lubbock Christian University and First Care Clinics. When she is not traveling\, she can often be found on her Peloton bike in her home outside of Atlanta or on her stand up paddleboard at Lake Hartwell in northeast Georgia. \nYou can connect with Dee Ann on twitter @deeannturner or Instagram @itsmy.pleasure or on Facebook: Dee Ann Turner Author. URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/vip-womens-event-simulcast-of-chick-fil-as-culture-expert-dee-ann-turner/ CATEGORIES:UB Women Kansas City ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/uNPUt32O_400x400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190919T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190919T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T181403 CREATED:20190115T223922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T123053Z UID:10000222-1568890800-1568898000@unconventionalbusiness.org SUMMARY:Luncheon with Chick-fil-A's Culture Expert\, Dee Ann Turner DESCRIPTION:Dee Ann Turner is a 33-year veteran of Chick-fil-A\, Inc. Prior to retirement in 2018\, she was Vice President\, Talent and Vice President\, Sustainability. Selected as the company’s first female officer in 2001\, she was instrumental in building and growing Chick-fil-A’s well-known culture and talent systems. \nDuring her long career\, she worked closely with Chick-fil-A’s founder\, S. Truett Cathy\, and other key leaders as an architect of their organizational culture. Turner was responsible for thousands of selections of Chick-fil-A Franchisees and corporate staff members. Additionally\, she led Talent Management\, Staff Learning and Development\, Diversity and Inclusion\, Culture and Engagement. Most recently\, Dee Ann launched and led the Sustainability function focusing on Chick-fil-A’s strategy to implement sustainable practices at the $11 billion company. \nToday\, she leads her own organization\, Dee Ann Turner\, LLC\, writing books\, speaking to over 50 audiences per year and consulting and coaching leaders globally. She is the author of the best seller\, It’s My Pleasure: The Impact of Extraordinary Talent and a Compelling Culture. Her latest book\, Bet on Talent: How to Create a Remarkable Culture and Win the Hearts of Customers\, will be released in September 2019. \nShe is a graduate of Clayton State University with a degree  in Management. She also completed executive education courses at Emory University\, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill  and the University of Virginia’s Darden Business School.  She is a 2009 alumnus of the prestigious Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program. \nDee Ann has been married her husband\, Ashley for 35 years and they are the parents of three grown sons. She has served numerous non-profit boards in the past including The Kenya Project\, Eagle Ranch and Proverbs 31 Ministries. She has also served on the board of advisors for Lubbock Christian University and First Care Clinics. When she is not traveling\, she can often be found on her Peloton bike in her home outside of Atlanta or on her stand up paddleboard at Lake Hartwell in northeast Georgia. \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-as-culture-expert-dee-ann-turner/ LOCATION:The Ballroom at Doubletree Hotel & Convention Center\, 16625 Swingley Ridge Road\, Chesterfield\, 63017 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/uNPUt32O_400x400.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Unconventional Business Network - Membership":MAILTO:membership@unconventionalbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190910T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190910T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T181403 CREATED:20190115T225435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190802T193956Z UID:10000223-1568113200-1568120400@unconventionalbusiness.org 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. URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/des-moines-luncheon-event-michele-rigby-assad/ LOCATION:Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown\, 101 E. Locust St.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States CATEGORIES:Des Moines Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/michelle-rigby-assad-headshot.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190717T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190717T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T181403 CREATED:20190515T142650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T163307Z UID:10000159-1563363000-1563368400@unconventionalbusiness.org SUMMARY:Faithforward Conversations | Rest in His Sufficiency DESCRIPTION:UBW presents Faithforward Conversations\, an intimate lunchtime gathering of faithforward business women. These facilitated conversations address topics unique to business women of faith and foster the growth of meaningful workplace relationships. They are held during an extended lunch period and include a box lunch. We hope you can join us for our July discussion: “Rest in His Sufficiency“. \nRegister\n$25 per person\nIncludes healthful lunch URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/faithforward-conversations-rest-in-his-sufficiency/ LOCATION:The Lodge Des Peres\, 1050 Des Peres Road\, Des Peres\, Missouri\, 63131 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Faithforward-Conversations-graphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190619T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190619T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T181403 CREATED:20190515T140730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190612T150106Z UID:10000158-1560943800-1560949200@unconventionalbusiness.org SUMMARY:Faithforward Conversations I Be Present DESCRIPTION:UBW presents Faithforward Conversations\, an intimate lunchtime gathering of faithforward business women. These facilitated conversations address topics unique to business women of faith and foster the growth of meaningful workplace relationships. They are held during an extended lunch period and include a box lunch. We hope you can join us for our June discussion: “Be Present”. \nAbout our June FFC: Do you find is hard to live in the moment? Do you find it a challenge to focus on and enjoy what is right in front of you? Are you always on the quest for what’s next and forget the blessings of today? If any or all  these statements apply to you\, you are not alone! Join us for the this Faithforward Conversation where Sophia Marcum \, Client Operations Advocate for Krause Basler Network will share her insights on how to truly live in the present. \nRegister\n$25 per person \nIncludes healthful lunch URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/faithforward-conversations-be-present/ LOCATION:The Lodge Des Peres\, 1050 Des Peres Road\, Des Peres\, Missouri\, 63131 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Faithforward-Conversations-graphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190606T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190606T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T181403 CREATED:20190115T222108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T155002Z UID:10000221-1559818800-1559826000@unconventionalbusiness.org SUMMARY:Luncheon with Tractor Supply's Jim Wright DESCRIPTION:Jim Wright\, Executive Chairman of the Board and CEO of Tractor Supply\, retired\, will share his amazing story of an unconventional culture that grew Tractor Supply to become the largest operator of rural lifestyle retail stores in the U.S\, with more than 1700 Tractor Supply stores operating today in 49 states. \nDuring his tenure\, he instilled a mission and values that fostered the company’s growth\, even through the recession of 2008. At that time\, Jim Wright made a pledge to all Tractor Supply team members: “If you are with us now and continue to contribute\, you will have a job with us at the end of the recession or I will have failed in my job.” The effect was powerful. In 2008 and 2009\, Tractor Supply added 165 stores\, created over 1\,600 jobs and achieved record sales and earnings both years. \nAccording to Mr. Wright\, “The culture of a company is like the sand on a beach\, wind and water are always eroding it. It’s the job of leadership to replenish the culture one grain at a time\, all the time.” \nThat attitude is apparent in the tools that Wright used to instill the culture. He required all employees to carry a card listing 10 corporate values at all times. First on the list?  Ethics: “Do the right thing and always encourage others to do the right\, honest and ethical thing.” The other values? Respect\, balance\, winning attitude\, communication\, development\, teamwork\, change\, initiative\, accountability. The back of the card enumerated the elements of Tractor Supply’s mission: “To work hard\, have fun and make money by providing legendary service and great products at everyday low prices.”  These same values and mission remain with the company today.  \nJoin us on June 6th to hear Jim’s highly engaging story of growing an “unconventional business” culture! \nDownload the event flyer. \n  \n  \n  URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/luncheon-with-tractor-supplys-jim-wright/ LOCATION:Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown\, 101 E. Locust St.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States CATEGORIES:Des Moines Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Wright-photo-web-res-e1556742703154.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190523T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190523T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T181403 CREATED:20190115T195518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T175508Z UID:10000219-1558609200-1558616400@unconventionalbusiness.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Tad-Edwards-e1556742519197.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Unconventional Business Network - Membership":MAILTO:membership@unconventionalbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190509T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190509T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T181403 CREATED:20190115T203246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190502T203923Z UID:10000220-1557399600-1557406800@unconventionalbusiness.org SUMMARY:Luncheon with Pete Ochs of Enterprise Stewardship DESCRIPTION:Come hear Pete Ochs’ unconventional business story of how he reached material success early in his career\, but wasn’t satisfied with just a large bank account. From this place\, he founded Capital III Impact Investment and initiated Enterprise Stewardship to promote and teach the foundational principle that the purpose of business is to not just maximize shareholder value but to be a creative engine to foster human flourishing. Hear about his journey to operate a business inside a maximum-security prison and understand how his philosophy is not only economically profitable\, but socially and spiritually transforming lives. \nPete Ochs is founder and chairman of Capital III\, an impact investment company with investments in the US and Central America.  Enterprise Stewardship is an initiative of Capital III that equips marketplace leaders with resources to transform their personal LIFE and business enterprises. He is also the author of\, A High Impact LIFE. \nDuring his four decades in business he has invested and operated companies in the energy\, manufacturing\, banking\, and education sectors\, often times focusing on places devoid of human flourishing such as prisons and poverty-stricken countries. Pete’s passion in life is to educate\, equip\, and empower business leaders around the world to live for something greater than themselves by using their business platform to impact the world for Christ.  \nBefore launching his impact investment company Capital III\, Pete spent 8 years in the commercial banking industry. Pete and his wife Debbie have been instrumental in founding and growing several nonprofit enterprises.  They have 2 children and 8 grandchildren.  \nDownload the event flyer. \n  URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/luncheon-with-pete-ochs-of-enterprise-stewardship/ LOCATION:The Ballroom at Doubletree Hotel & Convention Center\, 16625 Swingley Ridge Road\, Chesterfield\, 63017 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Pete-Ochs_Photo-e1556742669508.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Unconventional Business Network - Membership":MAILTO:membership@unconventionalbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190506T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190506T194500 DTSTAMP:20260406T181403 CREATED:20190415T213726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190501T204050Z UID:10000226-1557163800-1557171900@unconventionalbusiness.org SUMMARY:UBW Gathering | Millennial Panel DESCRIPTION:Single Tickets are $35           Table of 8 is $250  \nClick Here to Register\nJoin us for an evening of celebrating the uniqueness of our generations … and our call to unity in Christ! \nUBW is thrilled to present a faithforward millennial panel of four of our own talented and accomplished business professionals. At this Gathering\, each panel member will share their insights into best practices for a successful cross-generational workforcep. Their overarching focus will be on God-honoring team building insight–important to all generations. \nOur Panel Members and Moderator\nPaige Clark\, Senior Manager\, Accenture.  Paige is a Senior Manager at Accenture aligned to their Products-Retail consulting practice. She specializes in organizational change management\, helping companies navigate large transformations and organizational changes. She lives in St. Louis with her husband Adam and enjoys shopping for a good bargain\, attempting to craft and summer nights that end at Ted Drewes. She is on a daily pursuit of Christ and expecting her first baby in June seeking to love like Him. Paige is and is anxious to see where this new journey leads her. \nSophia Marcum\, Client Operations Advocate\, Krause Basler Network.  Sophia fell in love with God through the Catholic faith and over time He broke down her boxes of what “church” could look like through some Mennonites\, time backpacking through Europe\, and dear friends who gathered around dinner tables to share meals and pray for one another. She believes wherever two or more are gathered in His name – church manifests. She also believes ministry is not an event or an organization\, but a lifestyle. Having moved to St. Louis in August of 2018 after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Human Capital Management\, she serves as a Client Operations Advocate for the Krause Basler Network at Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield. In her free time she also partners with the visions of Divulge Ministries International\, Gateway House of Prayer\, Gateway 61\, and Living Hope. \nBrittany Starks\, Entrepreneur. Brittany Starks is a corporate climber\, turned social entrepreneur\, passionate about empowering and advancing women and girls of color\, as well as doing meaningful work to level the social and economic playing field for marginalized groups. Former owner of award-winning event planning company\, Build A Wedding\, Brittany Starks has planned and directed everything from small intimate weddings to large scale events featuring Grammy-nominated artists. Grateful for every success and specifically every failure\, Brittany is reminded that she is a product of God’s extraordinary grace and unfailing love. When Brittany isn’t working on a new business venture\, you’ will find her still falling head over heels for her husband\, Kevin\, or tending to her new passion as a vegetable gardener. \nEvangeline Sutton\, Co-Founder & COO\, Regenerative Marketing\, LLC. Evangeline is the happy wife to her husband\, Nicholas. She is a strong woman of faith that believes that true religion is first to show love and care to those who need family. And to keep faith no matter what life throws our way. In 2016\, Evangeline co-founded a St. Louis-based marketing firm specializing in digital marketing and marketing technologies. While they are still a boutique firm\, they currently reach more than 650 people per second via their client’s digital platforms. Together\, she and her co-founder have rapidly grown their clientele to include U.S.\, Canada\, Australia\, Ireland\, and Italy. They are truly serving the world through the hands of their clients. For fun\, Evangeline contributes to publications such as the Christian Examiner and Forbes Magazine. She also sits on several local boards including Junior Achievement of Greater St. Louis\, Wings of Hope\, Women in Tech – St Louis\, and Unconventional Business Women. Evangeline was humbled to be included in the 2018 nomination for Forbes 30 Under 30\, and attended the Global Summit as a Forbes 30U30 semi-finalist in April of 2019. \nOur Moderator  Beverly Jenkins is a native Missourian with a wonderful husband\, four kids and a dog. Together they pastor Refuge and Restoration Church\, which she calls the mecca of millennials. Beverly has a Masters degree in Organizational Leadership and Management from Regent University. She is a missionary\, friend to crabby people and happy people alike\, speaks at multiple conferences and workshops on leadership as well as various other topics\, & host a marriage podcast on iHeartRadio as well as iDisciple.