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  Enriching Your Nonprofit Through Planned Giving

  Robert J. Varak, Law Offices of Robert J. Varak

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Learn how to establish a system whereby your organization can systematically improve its funding via the estate plans of potential donors. Most nonprofits receive periodic and inconsistent donations via this revenue stream, but I will explain how to utilize planned giving programs to improve fundraising across the board, not only via bequests. MORE >

  A small investment of time and resources on behalf of your nonprofit can result in a significant return, as well as improved branding and standing in your field. It's an overlooked aspect of development, and my presentation will draw on my experience advising nonprofits to give you all the tools necessary to leverage this opportunity to the fullest.

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  Your Brain is Lying to You!

  Roger Breisch, Speaker / Provocateur, Dancing With Chaos

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Miscellaneous

  In her highly acclaimed book, Being Wrong: Adventures in the margin of error, Kathryn Schulz says “As far as we know, then, error is uniquely ours. Our fallibility is what keeps us suspended between the kingdom of lessor animals and the kingdom of God.” MORE >

  How might we be different in the world if we knew a large percentage of what we think we “know” is wrong… or at least off kilter? If we entered the world each day with the understanding there is much to learn and revise about our current thinking, might we be more curious? Better listeners?

  The human brain is a pattern making marvel, but the stories we make up based on those patterns are often wrong. We do this every day when we make up stories about others based on very little knowledge of who they really are. Might we find people are far more interesting than our first impressions leave us to believe?

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  From zero to launch: A walk-through of the website process

  Lisa Ghisolf, President & Founder, Gizmo Creative Factory, Inc.

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  I’ll share my step-by-step process (honed since the days of just HTML) for WordPress website creation or redesign. We’ll touch on content audits, theme selection (or should you go custom?), launch checklists, and post-launch care. Also freelancer or client management. MORE >

  Great for those who want to launch or relaunch their sites and those who work with clients.

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  Extreme Time Management – 5 Keys to Creating an Abundance of Time

  Tom Kelly, Business Coach, Potential In Motion

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  In our fast paced world, it seems that we are expected to do more and more with less and less. If you are finding that there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get things done, then this presentation is for you. In this presentation, Master Certified Business Coach Tom Kelly discusses the 5 shifts that you need to make to create an abundance of time in your life and business. MORE >

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  Why the Student Loan Bubble is Now Your Problem

  Joseph Orsolini, President, College Aid Planners, Inc.

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational

  If you thought the student loan bubble was only a Millennial problem, think again! The trillion dollar student loan bubble is bursting. This eye-opening program details the depth of this country’s student loan crisis, how it is spreading beyond the millennial generation, and why it is becoming your problem as well.

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  Unintended Impact: One Athlete’s Journey from Concussions an Amateur Football to CTE Dementia

  Jim Proebstle, Author

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Miscellaneous

  Tragic CTE Dementia Outcome from Concussions in Amateur Football Inspires a New Book: As an athlete, Dick was revered; yet, success turned traitor as the concussions received in high school and Big Ten (MSU) football led to a world of confusion, poor decision-making, and confinement defined by a wheelchair in a long-term care facility. In his multiple levels of impaired functioning, the opportunity for Dick to “get it”—life, that is—was over. He just didn’t know it. Dick was my brother. MORE >

  Nobody will remember a backup college quarterback, but Dick’s story bridges the glamour of NFL football—its high-profile athletes and its $billion settlement for players with CTE dementia—and the millions of anonymous amateur football players who may suffer with the same concussion-induced devastation of CTE dementia. Unintended Impact covers the drama from childhood to adulthood, including numerous personal and business episodes that serve as warnings that something had been derailed. In 2015, with today’s focus on CTE, lack of knowledge is not acceptable. Yet in Dick’s life, lack of knowledge was just one of the underlying factors contributing to the heartbreak of his tragedy. How many other Dick Proebstles are there?

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  The Power of Social Media For All Businesses

  Troy Sandidge, Keynote Speaker • Emcee • Fractional CMO • Podcaster • Author, Strategy Hackers

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Looking to grow your business primarily using social media? The undeniable truth is Social Media is a platform for real networking, growth, and engagement for any business irrespective of the industry. Social media marketing, when done right, allows you to amplify your content to a highly targeted audience with content that connects. MORE >

  This session will break down social media to key concepts and give the tools to expand your reach with social.

  ** This session can be customized for audience type and social media platforms you would like to put emphasis on.

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  A Diverse Workforce is Smart Business

  Pamela Bozeman-Evans, Founder & Senior Consultant, ProPlanProject

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Workplace diversity impacts your bottom line. Pamela discusses best practices in recruitment, retention, target marketing, and product/service innovation. She provides valuable insights that will empower your team and impress your client base. Learn more about customized presentations, tailored to diverse stakeholders, including sales teams, C-Suites, boards, and investors.

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  The China Trade War: Trade, Tariffs and Supply Chain Considerations

  Lauren Pittelli, Principal, Baker Logistics Consulting Services Inc.

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Global Supply Chains have always had their intricacies, and with international trade and the global economy in flux it is vital to understand the complexities of trade relations. What's the status of the trade war? Will it end soon - and if not, what should we expect in the future ...and most importantly, what should U.S. companies be doing today to address these uncertainties? MORE >

  If you are currently doing business in China you should not miss this presentation and if you are not currently doing business in China you still should not miss this presentation - because you and your business are likely to be affected by what happens with trade between the U.S. and China.

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  How to Live and Earn Well with a Business You Love

  Tikoshia Davis, CEO and Founder, Business Made Simple Coaching & Consulting

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Self-care is a right, not a privilege. This means that you can have a business you love, without sacrificing your well being in the process. Yes, really. MORE >

  My name is Tikoshia and I am a holistic business coach that specializes in teaching entrepreneurs how to build sustainable and profitable businesses that complement their quality of life — not consume it.

  Running your own business is hard! There’s a never-ending to-do list, long nights, and bouts of fear that can plague you on a daily basis. But, you know what? While all of that can be true, it doesn’t have to overtake you.

  Once upon a time I've tried doing things the imbalanced way. And, right when my coaching practice was starting to take off, I received the most devastating news of my life: I had breast cancer. I knew that if I had made it to the other side of that fight, I would do even more to make my dreams and the dreams of my clients, a reality, but not at the expense of my health. And that’s exactly what I did.

  You can run your business and still enjoy a happy, healthy quality of life. I’m here to show you how.

  In this talk, I will offer support with the following challenges:

  *Need clarity in how to align your business with your spirituality
  *Lack of systems in your business to promote growth
  *Recovering perfectionist, high achiever and/or professional that wants success in your own terms without the guilt of not doing “enough”
  *Want to find the confidence and the faith in yourself to go after their dreams

  THIS TALK BEST SERVES:

  *Professional women (leaders and administrators in higher education)
  *New entrepreneurs (2-3 years’ experience)
  *Aspiring entrepreneurs
  *Conferences and events that are about women in business/entrepreneurship, self-care, wellness, faith based groups

  PRESENTATION FORMAT TYPES:

  *Keynote address
  *Trainings and Workshops
  *Conference Breakout Sessions and Panels
  *Webinars

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