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:20160313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20161106T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190919T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190919T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T164355 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/ LOCATION:Kansas 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:20260406T164355 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:20260406T164355 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:20260406T164355 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:20260406T164355 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:20260406T164355 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:20260406T164355 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:20260406T164355 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:20260406T164355 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.