DSM: Networking Event
2025-10-09 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Chicago) | Northbridge Event Center, 4530 E 46th St, Des Moines, IA, 50317, United States
Grow Your Professional NetworkEvent Details:
Come ready to connect, learn, and grow with fellow Christian professionals who are passionate about living out their faith in the workplace. We look forward to seeing you!
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KC City Connect: Dave Hataj
2026-02-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Olathe Conference Center, 10401 S Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, KS, 66061, United States
About the Speaker: Dave Hataj | President – Edgerton Gear, Inc.
Dave 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.
He 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.
Event Details:
Dave’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.
This 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.
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.
Craftsman With Character Workshop:
Immediately 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.
Building 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.
What to Expect:

Faith-Driven Networking: Engage in conversations with other business owners who share your commitment to purpose-driven work.
Inspiring Keynote: Hear from faith-centered business leaders and thought leaders who offer wisdom on navigating the intersection of faith and professional growth.
Takeaway Resources: Leave with ideas and tools to integrate faith principles into your business approach and strengthen your network of like-minded peers.

UBN’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.

DSM City Connect: Doug Hundt
2026-02-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines, 205 S. 64th Street, West Des Moines, IA, 50266, United States
Join us for this special luncheon event with Doug Hundt!About the Speaker: Doug Hundt | President of Industrial Solutions at Vermeer Corporation
Doug 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.
What 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.
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:

Faith-Driven Networking: Engage in conversations with other business owners who share your commitment to purpose-driven work.
Inspiring Keynotes: Hear from faith-centered business leaders and thought leaders who offer wisdom on navigating the intersection of faith and professional growth.
Takeaway Resources: Leave with ideas and tools to integrate faith principles into your business approach and strengthen your network of like-minded peers.

UBN’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.

Virtual Executive Briefing
2026-03-27 09:00 | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84292381380

Faith Incorporated Annual Conference
2026-04-28 18:00 - 2026-04-29 16:00 | Olathe Conference Center, 10401 S Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, KS, 66061, United States
Registration for the event has closed. Please contact events@unconventionalbusiness.org with questions or to request tickets.

DSM Networking Event
2026-05-07 08:00 - 09:30 | New Hope, 4425 70th Street, Urbandale, IA, 50322, United States
Many Christian professionals carry a quiet question into their workday: How do I live my faith with integrity in my workplace, without compartmentalizing who I am?

This gathering is designed for those asking that question—and looking for others who are, too.

On May 7, join a group of professionals in Des Moines for a well-facilitated, intentional morning focused on connection, conversation, and shared purpose. Whether you’re early in your journey or have been integrating faith and work for years, you’re welcome here.

Our aim is simple and honest: to make it easier to meet other Christian professionals whose desire is to live and lead with faith shaping their work. This is a space to build relationships, exchange perspective, and experience community with others walking a similar path.

If you’ve been looking for a setting that feels grounded, sincere, and aligned with your values, we invite you to join us.

KC Networking Event
2026-06-03 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-10-07 08:00 - 09:30 | Maranatha Christian Academy, 7055 Silverheel St, Shawnee, KS, 66226, United States

DSM City Connect: Jenni Catron
2026-06-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines, 205 S. 64th Street, West Des Moines, IA, 50266, United States
Join us for this special luncheon event with Jenni Catron! About the Speaker: Jenni Catron | Founder and CEO of The 4Sight Group
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.
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:

Faith-Driven Networking: Engage in conversations with other business owners who share your commitment to purpose-driven work.
Inspiring Keynotes: Hear from faith-centered business leaders and thought leaders who offer wisdom on navigating the intersection of faith and professional growth.
Takeaway Resources: Leave with ideas and tools to integrate faith principles into your business approach and strengthen your network of like-minded peers.

UBN’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.

Virtual Executive Briefing
2026-06-19 09:00 - 09:30, 2026-09-18 09:00 - 09:30, 2026-12-18 09:00 - 09:30 | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88105974756

KC City Connect: Lori Krueger
2026-09-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Olathe Conference Center, 10401 S Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, KS, 66061, United States
About the Speaker: Lori Krueger | Executive Performance Coach, Speaker, Chaplain
Lori 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.
A 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.
Event Details:
Lori 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.

Her 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.

What to Expect:

Faith-Driven Networking: Engage in conversations with other business owners who share your commitment to purpose-driven work.
Inspiring Keynote: Hear from faith-centered business leaders and thought leaders who offer wisdom on navigating the intersection of faith and professional growth.
Takeaway Resources: Leave with ideas and tools to integrate faith principles into your business approach and strengthen your network of like-minded peers.

UBN’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.

DSM City Connect: Barry Rowan
2026-09-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines, 205 S. 64th Street, West Des Moines, IA, 50266, United States
Join us for this special luncheon event with Barry Rowan!About the Speaker: Barry Rowan | Executive, Mentor, Author
Barry 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.
As 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.
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:

Faith-Driven Networking: Engage in conversations with other business owners who share your commitment to purpose-driven work.
Inspiring Keynotes: Hear from faith-centered business leaders and thought leaders who offer wisdom on navigating the intersection of faith and professional growth.
Takeaway Resources: Leave with ideas and tools to integrate faith principles into your business approach and strengthen your network of like-minded peers.

UBN’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.

DSM Networking Event
2026-10-15 08:00 - 09:00 | TBD
