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  Long Term Care: Don’t Go Broke!

  Tom Kedzie CFP®, MBA, Financial Planner, RetireWell

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational

  In this presentation you will learn:

  * How to protect your house and income.
  * What Medicare and Medicaid cover.
  * Types of care: home, assisted living, and nursing home.
  * How to pay for long term care without paying annual premiums.

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  Estate Planning: Get Your Financial Affairs in Order

  Tom Kedzie CFP®, MBA, Financial Planner, RetireWell

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial

  In this presentation you will learn:

  * How to keep your house out of probate.
  * Find out what happens if you don't have a will.
  * How to use a revocable living trust.
  * Why you need a power of attorney for healthcare and property.

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  The Retirement Transition Window: Don’t Get Shut Out!

  Tom Kedzie CFP®, MBA, Financial Planner, RetireWell

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial

  The "transition window" is from age 62 to 70. During this period of your life, you will need to make a variety of decisions- some of which are irrevocable. A wrong decision will follow you throughout retirement! These decisions include Social Security elections, Medicare enrollment, and company retirement distributions options, to name a few. Learn how to manage this "transition window" so you will have a successful retirement. MORE >

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  The New American Dream

  Marcus Carter, Marcus Carter, Carter Property Solutions LLC

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement

  This presentation spans the fabric of our most polarizing attitudes on health, family, wealth, career and romance. Learn to identify, compartmentalize and execute personal goals through a hands-on examination of the process of self-fulfillment.

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  Heart, Hustle, & Muscle: The Real Estate

  Marcus Carter, Marcus Carter, Carter Property Solutions LLC

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  In a consumer driven market, many seek financial freedom and fall prey to snake oil salesmen offering life altering results based on a catchy pitch. MORE >

  The wealthy keep to themselves, adding mystery to fulfillment and success. Well I'm here to let the cat out of the bag. In this fast paced, results driven presentation, Marcus Carter uses real estate to describe an attainable, realistic path to wealth and success.

  In this presentation, participants can look to gain:

  1. Keys To Discovering What Works For You To Pursue Success And Efficiency
  2. The 3 Key Elements The Most Productive People Have At Their Disposal
  3. Actions Steps To Make Change Right After This Talk!

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  Dianne M. Michels, HR Possibility Partner, Author, Rearchitecting Work Speaker, possibilitypartners.org

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

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  Innovating Earned PR in an Evolving Media Environment

  Jennifer Fortney, President, Cascade Communications

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  While the media world continues to shift and change, companies of all sizes are still hungry for the valuable earned media mentions and features that bring an unparalleled credibility. So, what are they to do? Jennifer shares that today, PR is much more than just earned media. It's more than the newspaper story on a plaque on the wall. MORE >

  It's search, reviews, how you use a story to gain even more traction and create content campaigns around it and best utilize the psychology of marketing and story telling to boost sales and donations.

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  The Power of Storytelling to Your Organizations Culture, Growth and Innovation

  Jennifer Fortney, President, Cascade Communications

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  The way you tell the story of your business or organization is all that matters to your customer. Today, customers want to be more engaged with the companies in which they do business and organizations' they support. The story is the reason they buy or donate. It is what they will share with friends and family when asked about where they purchased or what causes to do they support. MORE >

  The trick is that not everyone knows how to tell their story well across all platforms. This is where Jennifer comes in to walk you through finding your story and telling it appropriately and consistently for brand building.

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  Discover What’s Really Wrong In Your Life And How To Fix It!

  Diane Moca, Child Care Benefits Expert / Working Mother / Television Personality, MomSub

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement

  For years, my vision for my life was to HAVE IT ALL -- manage kids, spouse and work successfully. But the harder I tried to accomplish that, the less fulfilled, happy and healthy I felt. I was unaware that I was neglecting a critical component in life that didn't seem important but was eating away at my sanity. By sharing my story and what I did to turn my life around, your group will learn the four main categories and six key areas in life that we must all nurture, and audience members will engage in an interactive session to help each person discover which component they need to fix and the steps to bring their life into balance. MORE >

  My presentation begins with the emotional journey that allowed me to develop my Goal Awareness and Achievement Formula. I explain how drastically life changed when there were so many demands on my time that I felt out of control and in a constant state of frenzy. After having two kids, working as a journalist and developing my own real estate business, I began to feel frustrated and overwhelmed every day. I was having chest pains and yelling at my kids and husband all the time. I realized I had to change my way of thinking or risk continued erosion of my physical and mental health. I began listening to dozens of audiobooks on productivity, passion and joy. I followed the guidance and insights of these authors. Through overcoming denial, becoming aware of what was really wrong, ending the cycle of blaming others, taking on personal accountability for my situation, putting in the hard work of changing my attitudes and habits, and maintaining patience throughout the process, I drastically improved my life.

  I'm now accomplishing more than ever in pursuits that are meaningful, and I have control over my schedule to be able to spend quality time with my family. I am on a mission to help others do the same.

  Many professionals feel we are pulled in too many directions and don't know how to meet the high standards of our bosses, our family, our friends and ourselves. I have discovered some of the secrets for making it all work through books, courses, coaches and interviews with successful professionals. I’ve spent more than a decade of my life studying how to do it all – taking in hundreds of articles about raising happy and healthy kids, about striving for career aspirations and running a successful business, about keeping a marriage fresh and lively yet deeply meaningful and long-lasting. At this point in life I have turned my study to the real-life heroes living their dreams and discovered what they went through to manage everything -- career, kids, spouse, home, health, fitness, style, finances, spirituality, growth, and purpose.

  As a result of interviewing working moms for my Working Mom Warrior YouTube channel, I now have a greater understanding of the motivation that can enrich women’s lives every day. I am creating a community of working moms who share and prop each other up, instead of competing. I am offering their insights and the lessons of my own transformation to groups who would benefit by hearing specific details showcasing how anyone can mold their life to feel invigorated and successful on a daily basis.

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  Successful Supply Chain Strategies for Today’s Uncertain Times

  Lauren Pittelli, Principal, Baker Logistics Consulting Services Inc.

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Drawing on thirty year's experience shipping internationally, Lauren will discuss current supply chain challenges and provide strategies to navigate today's uncertain and competitive marketplace. Plan for success by increasing your company's flexibility while driving down transportation costs and risk. MORE >

  In this session, Lauren will cover specific strategies to capitalize on today's market opportunities by:

  - Reducing supply chain risk
  - Increasing efficiency and cost effectiveness
  - Incorporating new tools

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