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SUMMARY:Ambassador Terry E. Branstad | U.S. Ambassador to China (2017-2020)\, Longest Serving Governor in U.S. History - Iowa
DESCRIPTION:In-person Tickets $49 | Tables $450  \nFor in-person tickets and tables register HERE | Download the event flyer. \nTerry Branstad DM FlyerA Legacy of Faithful Service \n“Tough times never last\, but tough people do\,” says Ambassador Terry Branstad. The Ambassador should know. Nominated by President-elect Donald J. Trump to serve in China during one of the most challenging periods in recent U.S. – China history\, and before that\, earning the distinction of being the longest-serving governor in U.S. history\, which included a time when Iowa weathered some of that state’s worst economic turmoil\, Ambassador Branstad has built a legacy of faithful service by leading during difficult circumstances. He has done so through faith\, hard work and integrity. \nUnconventional Business Network and Faith at Work Iowa are honored to have Ambassador Branstad share his unconventional faith + work story. Whether you are a native Iowan or reside anywhere else in the world\, Ambassador Branstad will inspire you with his stories of navigating through challenging situations with Godly patience and wisdom. \nAbout This Speaker \nBorn and raised on a northcentral Iowa farm\, Ambassador Terry Branstad learned early the values of honesty\, hard work and the importance of public service. \nAmbassador Branstad was elected three times to the Iowa House of Representatives\, as Iowa’s lieutenant governor in 1978\, and as Iowa’s youngest governor in 1983. As the state’s chief executive and longest serving governor (1983-2017\, nonconsecutive) then Governor Branstad weathered some of Iowa’s worst economic turmoil during the farm crisis of the 1980s\, while helping lead the state’s resurgence of a booming economy in the 1990s. \nOn December 7\, 2016\, Governor Branstad announced that he had accepted the nomination from President-Elect Donald Trump to serve as Ambassador of the United States to the People’s Republic of China. \nAmbassador Branstad served as U.S. Ambassador to China during one of the most challenging periods in U.S.-China history since the two countries re-established diplomatic relations in 1979. Two of his greatest achievements were the signing of the historic Phase One Trade Agreement between the U.S. and China in January of 2020\, and successfully lobbying the Chinese government to stem the flow of fentanyl into America. \nAmbassador Branstad has received recognition from many U.S. presidents. Prior to serving as U.S. Ambassador after President Trump’s nomination\, Branstad also served as the Co-Chair of the Council of Governors appointed by President Barack Obama\, as Commissioner and Chairman respectively of the White House Fellows Program and Commission for Excellence in Special Education appointed by George W. Bush\, and as Trustee of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation appointed by Ronald Regan. \nAmbassador Branstad earned a B.A. from the University of Iowa and a J.D. from Drake University Law School. \nHe\, and his wife\, Chris\, have been married since 1972 and have three children and eight grandchildren.
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/ambassador-terry-e-branstad-u-s-ambassador-to-china-2017-2020-longest-serving-governor-in-u-s-history-iowa/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown\, 101 E. Locust St.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Des Moines Events
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SUMMARY:Danita Bye | Executive Leadership Coach and Author of "Millennials Matter"
DESCRIPTION:Danita Bye\nVirtual City Connect | Des Moines\nIncluding live Q&A with Ms. Bye\nRegister Here \nUBN and Faith@Work Iowa\, along with our Iowa sponsors are thrilled to host this complimentary virtual event. \n\nHow do we lead a generation that seems to have a different set of priorities and perceptions? Psalm 145 tells us to commend God’s works one generation to another\, but how? This is especially important in today’s tumultuous times. Join millennial expert Danita Bye as she speaks about three critical mindsets that will change the trajectory of your millennial’s life and strengthen your positive leadership legacy. \nAbout Ms. Bye\nDANITA BYE\, M.A.\, is a speaker ad executive leadership coach. She has been a contributing author to the Forbes Coaches Council\, sales coach for Harvard Business School MBA students\, and a TEDx speaker on Millennial leadership. \nHer latest book\, Millennials Matter: Proven Strategies for Building Your Next-Gen Leader\, is recognized as one of the best how-to books on motivate and manage Millennial leaders. She has been published in Forbes\, Huffington Post\, and CEO World. \nIn 2020\, she keynoted for an Economic Summit in India\, “5 Bold Predictions for a Post-Covid World.”  She builds on that theme in her writing and speaking. Danita has a master’s degree in transformational leadership from Bethel Seminary. \nThe mother of three millennials and grandmother to five\, Danita lives in The Triple T Ranch country in North Dakota. For more information on Danita visit her web site at www.danitabye.com.
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/danita-bye-executive-leadership-coach-and-author-of-millennials-matter/
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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
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SUMMARY:UB Women Gathering with Kim Plank
DESCRIPTION:Kim’s unconventional business story begins with her family’s motorcycle business in Southeastern Ohio\, where her passion for entrepreneurship ignited. Since then Kim has launched multiple small businesses\, including mystery shopping\, advertising\, domestic cleaning services\, and more. She has also served the St Louis Regional Chamber as a seasoned economic developer—recruiting Health Science and Services & Biosciences business to the region. Her faith-filled compassion is witnessed in her ongoing involvement with North St Louis ministries that foster sustainable economic advancement and racial reconciliation. Today\, she leads CIC St Louis which connects about 270 innovative entrepreneurs to programming\, venture capital and a vibrant community of collaboration. \nMeet and greet from 5:30- 6p.m. Heavy appetizers and refreshments included. \nDownload the event flyer. \nRegistration is closed for this event.
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/ub-women-gathering-with-kim-plank/
LOCATION:Silver Oaks Chateau\, 1168 Highway 100\, Pacific\, MO\, 63069\, United States
CATEGORIES:UB Women Events
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