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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
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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.</p
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/ubw-gathering-millennial-panel/
LOCATION:The Ballroom at Doubletree Hotel & Convention Center\, 16625 Swingley Ridge Road\, Chesterfield\, 63017
CATEGORIES:UB Women Events
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SUMMARY:UB Women's Gathering with Tracy Bouwens of Scooter's Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Tracy and her husband\, Shawn opened their first Scooter’s Coffee in Omaha\, Nebraska in 2004\, ultimately moving their family to Kansas City as Area Developers. From these roots\, Tracy transitioned to Scooter’s corporate team in 2010\, overseeing the operations of 29 corporately owned locations. \nDuring her tenure at corporate\, she worked on the oversight and development of operational and training systems. Ms. Bouwens also served as lead in establishing Scooter’s University\, a comprehensive online training website\, and formed the manager in training (MIT) program—both of which are actively utilized today throughout the Scooter’s Coffee franchise system. \nIn 2014\, Tracy\, along with 3 business partners\, formed Freedom Enterprises. As the president of Freedom Enterprises\, Tracy manages the daily operations of the company and leads a team of 450+ employees. Freedom Enterprises is currently the largest franchisee in the Scooter’s Coffee system with 35 operating locations in a 4-state region and 5+ locations in various stages of development. \nAfter more than a decade of learning many lessons in the business arena\, Tracy realized that this journey has not as much to do with management\, business philosophy\, or even coffee\, but about taking the lessons learned and using them to advance Kingdom purposes. Come hear her unconventional business story of how she pursues her deepest passion—helping women\, from all walks of life\, to rise up and become all that God has designed them to be and to pursue their God-given calling. \nDownload the event flyer.
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/evening-gathering-with-tracy-bouwens-of-scooters-coffee/
LOCATION:The Venue\, 4800 W. 135th St. #108\, Leawood\, KS\, 66224\, United States
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SUMMARY:Luncheon with Former Mob Boss\, Michael Franzese
DESCRIPTION:Michael Franzese grew up as the son of the notorious Underboss of New York’s violent and feared Colombo crime family. At his most affluent\, he generated an estimated $5 to $8 million per week from legal and illegal businesses. It was a life filled with power\, luxury…and deadly violence. \nIn 1986\, mafia boss\, Michael Franzese was named by Vanity Fair as one of the biggest money earners the mob had seen since Al Capone. At the age of 35\, Fortune Magazine listed him as number 18 on its list of the “Fifty Most Wealthy and Powerful Mafia Bosses\,” just 5 behind John Gotti. Avoiding traditional mob domains\, Michael masterminded brilliant scams on the edge of the legitimate business world. From auto dealerships and union kickbacks\, to financial services and the sports and entertainment industries\, to a multi-billion dollar gasoline tax scheme\, he earned millions in cash every week at his peak. Not surprisingly\, Michael quickly became the target of Manhattan’s famed federal prosecutor\, Rudy Guiliani. After promising Michael 100 years behind bars after indicting him on racketeering charges\, Rudy only came up empty handed. Escaping four more indictments\, it seemed Michael Franzese truly was invincible. \nWhile producing “Knights of the City\,” a break dance movie filmed in Florida\, Michael met a beautiful dancer from Anaheim\, California\, named Camille Garcia\, whose innocent beauty and faith turned his world upside down. After falling in love and eventually marrying Cammy\, Michael took the rap on racketeering charges. Michael pled guilty\, accepted a 10 year prison sentence and vowed to do the unthinkable – walk away from the mob. Nobody of his rank had ever just walked away – and lived. Until now. \nMichael Franzese is the only high ranking official of a major crime family to ever walk away\, without protective custodies\, and survive. \nDetermined to use the compelling experiences of his former life for the benefit of corporate executives\, professional and student athletes\, at-risk youth\, church audiences\, and for anyone seeking the inspiration to beat the odds and make positive changes in their lives\, he has become a highly regarded motivator and a source of invaluable information. Franzese candidly describes how he survived dozens of grand jury appearances\, 5 major racketeering indictments\, 5 criminal trials\, 7 years in prison and a Mafia death sentence. He tells how he engaged bankers\, corporate executives\, union officials and professional and student athletes in a wide variety of financial scams. His open and honest presentations are fresh and unique. Audiences are captivated by stories of his personal experiences in organized crime and genuinely affected by his powerful anti-crime messages and eye opening revelations. \nIn his autobiography\, Blood Covenant\, Michael reveals answers to many mysteries surrounding his incredible journey. Walk the streets with him to find out how he has done what no one else has managed to do. \nHis latest book\, I’ll Make You An Offer You Can’t Refuse\, was recently released by Thomas Nelson\, and contains insider business tips from the former mob boss. \n\n\n\n\nDownload the event Flyer
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/2404/
LOCATION:The Ballroom at Doubletree Hotel & Convention Center\, 16625 Swingley Ridge Road\, Chesterfield\, 63017
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SUMMARY:Luncheon with Vermeer's Chair of the Board\, Mary Vermeer Andringa
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, July 19th\, 2018\, an F3 tornado ripped through the Vermeer plant\, leaving a large path of destruction. It has been hailed as a true miracle that no one was killed. You won’t want to miss Mary Vermeer Andringa’s unconventional business story of Vermeer’s commitment to place Christ at the center of their business\, and how God performed a miracle during this deadly storm. \nMary Vermeer Andringa is Chair of the Board at Vermeer Corporation\, a global industrial and agricultural equipment company headquartered in Pella\, Iowa. Prior to assuming her current role in November 2015\, she was CEO and Chair of the Board for one year and President and CEO for five years. Her earlier roles at Vermeer have included Co-CEO and COO\, focusing on her passion for continuous improvement and innovation.  \nMs. Andringa is integral in continuing the family legacy of her father and Company Founder\, Gary Vermeer. With humble beginnings\, Vermeer Corporation has grown to become a global organization with more than 3\,000 team members at Vermeer and affiliated organizations\, serving the underground construction\, surface mining\, tree care\, environmental and agricultural industries. Today\, Vermeer facilities are found in Latin America\, Asia Pacific\, China\, Europe and the U.S. \nDue to her successful tenure at Vermeer\, as well as her growing reputation as an expert ambassador for manufacturing\, Ms. Andringa is sought after as a speaker and spokesperson. Ms. Andringa is a member of the B20\, the private sector’s channel into the G20\, providing leadership on small business and entrepreneurship with the intent to use her voice to remove obstacles and create a better business environment for small businesses to thrive. She also currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Iowa Business Council. \nThroughout her career\, Ms. Andringa has been an advocate of the manufacturing industry. Ms. Andringa was inducted into IndustryWeek’s Manufacturing Hall of Fame in 2013. She served a two-year term as chair of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)\, the nation’s largest manufacturing association and has recently been named Honorary Vice Chair. She also served as one of 18 private sector members of President Obama’s Export Council\, where she represented manufacturing on important trade matters. Ms. Andringa is also a past member of the Export-Import Bank Advisory Committee. \nDownload the flyer. \n 
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/luncheon-with-vermeers-chair-of-the-board-mary-andringa/
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: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 \n  \n 
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/luncheon-with-michele-rigby-assad/
LOCATION:Overland Park Convention Center\, 6000 College Boulevard\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kansas City Events
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SUMMARY:UB Women Gathering with Marquita Miller
DESCRIPTION:Marquita Miller owns and operates Five Star Tax and Business Solutions from her headquarters in Kansas City\, MO—offering full service accounting & business consultation. KC Business magazine named Miller as one of Kansas City’s top Rising Stars (2010)\, most Influential Women (2011)\, and top Women Who Mean Business in 2014. \nIn addition to her entrepreneurial duties\, Marquita is a prominent guest speaker and regular segment host on CBS & FOX morning shows. She is also a contributing writer for Black Enterprise Magazine and President for the National Speakers Association’s KC Chapter. \nYou won’t want to miss Marquita’s Unconventional Business story of her move from Fortune 500 corporate accountant to small business owner. She will share how the trials and tribulations of beginning a small business moved her to become what she calls a “Faithpreneur\, a person who follows the path to entrepreneurship by first following the path of God.” Today\, Marquita continues to be faithforward in the marketplace and is the co-author of Faithpreneur: God is not an agent for your failure but for your success and author of four additional titles. \nDownload the event flyer
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/ub-women-gathering-with-marquita-miller/
LOCATION:The Venue\, 4800 W. 135th St. #108\, Leawood\, KS\, 66224\, United States
CATEGORIES:UB Women Events,UB Women Kansas City
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SUMMARY:Luncheon with Chick-fil-A Company Culture Expert\, Dee Ann Turner
DESCRIPTION:Dee Ann Turner is a business leader\, best-selling author and speaker. \nShe started her career at Chick-fil-A in 1985 as an administrator in the Human Resources department.  Selected as Chick-fil-A’s first female officer in 2001\, Dee Ann has led various areas of the business including Human Resources\, Franchisee Selection\, Culture\, Learning and Development\, Talent Management and Talent Acquisition.  She currently serves as the Vice President\, Enterprise Social Responsibility. \nIn 2015\, Dee Ann’s first book\, It’s My Pleasure\, The Impact of Extraordinary Talent and a Compelling Culture was released and became a best-seller.  She speaks all over the United States and internationally for both business and non-profit organizations on the topics of leading culture\, talent selection and talent development among others. During her tenure at Chick-fil-A\, Chick-fil-A has grown from 319 restaurants with $164\,000\,000 in sales to over 2100 restaurants in 46 states and the District of Columbia with annual sales of over $8 billion. \nMarried to her husband\, Ashley for over 30 years\, they are the parents of three grown sons\, Trenton\, Trevor and Trey and daughter-in-love\, Katie.  She is an avid sports enthusiast  and she and Ashley enjoy traveling and active adventures.  Together they serve their local church and Dee Ann has served on the boards of a number of ministries that support initiatives for women and children. \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-a-company-culture-expert-dee-ann-turner/
LOCATION:Overland Park Convention Center\, 6000 College Boulevard\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kansas City Events
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