15th Annual Lake Business Conference
The Lake Area Business Conference will be held Wednesday, March 18 at Tan-Tar-A Resort. In addition to the keynote speaker, there will be six informative break out sessions. Registration starts at 7:45 AM, with the Opening Session starting at 8:15 AM. Check out the schedule and speaker information below:
7:45-8:15 AM: Registrations / Continental Breakfast - Salon A
8:15-8:30 AM: Welcome & Opening Remarks - Salon A
8:30-9:30 AM: Open Session
9:40-10:40 AM: Break Out Session #1 (3 Options)
10:40-11:00 AM: Networking Break - Salon A
11:00 AM - Noon: Break Out Session #2 (3 Options)
Noon-12:30 PM: Lunch - Salon A
12:30-1:15 PM: Keynote Address - Salon A
1:15-1:30 PM: Closing Remarks - Salon A
Lessons Learned in Leadership - Panelists will share their insights and experience regarding effective leadership; balancing work and family/time management, etc. Panelists include:
In 13 years at the University of Missouri, Gary Pinkel has meticulously built a previously downtrodden program into one of the most successful in the nation. Pinkel got the record-breaking win thanks to a thrilling 41-31 win over Oklahoma State in the 2014 AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic—and celebrated in style afterward. The win was the 102nd at MU in his 13 years patrolling the sidelines, and that broke a tie he held going into the game with Tiger legend Don Faurot, who won 101 games in 19 seasons from 1935-42 and 1946-56. Since 2007, Mizzou is the only program in the nation to rank in the top-10 among BCS-AQ leagues in wins, while also ranking in the top-5 in Academic Progress Rate, as well as in the top-5 in most NFL first-round draft picks. Mizzou has now won division titles and posted double-digit win totals four times in the past seven years (2007, 2008, 2010, 2013), making it one of the more consistent programs in the nation. For his efforts in the 2013 season, Pinkel received numerous national accolades, including being named a finalist for both the Eddie Robinson and Walter Camp Football Foundation national coach of the year honors. He was also named the AFCA Region 2 Coach of the Year.
Break Out Session #1 (3 Options)
1. Creating a Customer & Employee Friendly Business Culture - Room 60 - Learn from the experiences and successes of others – steps you can take to create business environment that values customers AND employees. Panelists:
2. Bridging the Generational Divide - Room 62 – Tips to effectively engaging, motivating and connecting individuals of all ages within the workplace. Presenter: Susanne Bowling - Employer Advantage
Break Out Session #2 (3 Options)
1. Surviving Over Time: How to Stay Competitive - Room 60 – The economic decline experiences over the past several years have placed record challenges on businesses nationwide. Attend this session capture lesson’s learned and insights from a few Lake Area businesses that have stood the tests of time – what has contributed to their longevity/success? Panelists:
2. Is Your Business Ready for its Close Up? - Room 62 - Online video is quickly becoming a necessity for effective marketing. In this session, you will learn how to use your SmartPhone, a business card holder and $15 worth of software to produce quality online marketing videos that showcase your business, products and services. Presenter: Michelle West, Chamber Speak
3. Stress Is Not the Problem – Your Response Is. - Room 64 - Stress is a part of your daily life but the real problem and biggest danger to you, your health, and your relationships is your response to the stressors. Learn practical strategies to not only better manage the stress in your life but also improve your focus, productivity, decision-making and creativity. Presenter – Vera Massey, MU Extension
This is a great conference for a great value! For more information please contact Jackie Rasmussen at 573-346-2644. Click Here to register online. The conference fee is $45 or $65 for non-members. The Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council hopes to see you there!
Conference Schedule
7:45-8:15 AM: Registrations / Continental Breakfast - Salon A
8:15-8:30 AM: Welcome & Opening Remarks - Salon A
8:30-9:30 AM: Open Session
9:40-10:40 AM: Break Out Session #1 (3 Options)
10:40-11:00 AM: Networking Break - Salon A
11:00 AM - Noon: Break Out Session #2 (3 Options)
Noon-12:30 PM: Lunch - Salon A
12:30-1:15 PM: Keynote Address - Salon A
1:15-1:30 PM: Closing Remarks - Salon A
Open Session
Lessons Learned in Leadership - Panelists will share their insights and experience regarding effective leadership; balancing work and family/time management, etc. Panelists include:
- Jeff Green, Ameren MO
- Dave Percy, New Tribes
- Mike Waggett, MSW Interactive Designs
- Karen Zaborac, American Sun Control
Keynote Speaker: Gary Pinkel, Head Football Coach University of Missouri
In 13 years at the University of Missouri, Gary Pinkel has meticulously built a previously downtrodden program into one of the most successful in the nation. Pinkel got the record-breaking win thanks to a thrilling 41-31 win over Oklahoma State in the 2014 AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic—and celebrated in style afterward. The win was the 102nd at MU in his 13 years patrolling the sidelines, and that broke a tie he held going into the game with Tiger legend Don Faurot, who won 101 games in 19 seasons from 1935-42 and 1946-56. Since 2007, Mizzou is the only program in the nation to rank in the top-10 among BCS-AQ leagues in wins, while also ranking in the top-5 in Academic Progress Rate, as well as in the top-5 in most NFL first-round draft picks. Mizzou has now won division titles and posted double-digit win totals four times in the past seven years (2007, 2008, 2010, 2013), making it one of the more consistent programs in the nation. For his efforts in the 2013 season, Pinkel received numerous national accolades, including being named a finalist for both the Eddie Robinson and Walter Camp Football Foundation national coach of the year honors. He was also named the AFCA Region 2 Coach of the Year.
Break Out Session Information
Break Out Session #1 (3 Options)
1. Creating a Customer & Employee Friendly Business Culture - Room 60 - Learn from the experiences and successes of others – steps you can take to create business environment that values customers AND employees. Panelists:
- Mark Maason, PolyLift Boat Lift
- Dave Crane, Culligan
- Dana Kahrs, Sycamore Creek Golf Course
2. Bridging the Generational Divide - Room 62 – Tips to effectively engaging, motivating and connecting individuals of all ages within the workplace. Presenter: Susanne Bowling - Employer Advantage
3. Planning for Success - Room 64 – Planning is critical the long-term success of your business. Attend this session to secure guidelines on the “what, when, why and how to’s” of business planning. Presenter: Larry Laminger, SCORE
Break Out Session #2 (3 Options)
1. Surviving Over Time: How to Stay Competitive - Room 60 – The economic decline experiences over the past several years have placed record challenges on businesses nationwide. Attend this session capture lesson’s learned and insights from a few Lake Area businesses that have stood the tests of time – what has contributed to their longevity/success? Panelists:
- Jane Kelly, Jane Kelly Real Estate
- Jane Martin, Scott’s Concrete
- Tim Thompson, Argosy Console
2. Is Your Business Ready for its Close Up? - Room 62 - Online video is quickly becoming a necessity for effective marketing. In this session, you will learn how to use your SmartPhone, a business card holder and $15 worth of software to produce quality online marketing videos that showcase your business, products and services. Presenter: Michelle West, Chamber Speak
3. Stress Is Not the Problem – Your Response Is. - Room 64 - Stress is a part of your daily life but the real problem and biggest danger to you, your health, and your relationships is your response to the stressors. Learn practical strategies to not only better manage the stress in your life but also improve your focus, productivity, decision-making and creativity. Presenter – Vera Massey, MU Extension
This is a great conference for a great value! For more information please contact Jackie Rasmussen at 573-346-2644. Click Here to register online. The conference fee is $45 or $65 for non-members. The Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council hopes to see you there!
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