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  LinkedIn Top 5 Tips

  Dee Reinhardt, Social Media Strategist, Time2Mrkt, Inc.

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  LinkedIn is THE professional social networking tool. Are you using it to your advantage? This session talks about the top 5 things you should do with your personal profile to help drive your business forward. As a bonus, we can discuss 3 tips to employ to make your business profile top notch. All in all, each of the tips help you show up higher in LinkedIn search results and ultimately warm-up cold leads. MORE >

  This session works best in a 20-30 minute time slot.

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  LinkedIn For Business

  Brian Basilico, Author, Speaker, Coach, B2B Interactive Marketing

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Brian Basilico was one of the first 1000 people on LinkedIn back in 2004. He specializes in teaching entrepreneurs and corporate sales teams how to navigate and optimize LinkedIn for their business. MORE >

  In this presentation... You will learn some of the basics of using LinkedIn to promote and grow your business. More importantly, you will learn some “Whyʼs” and “How Toʼs” that will help you better understand the biz behind the buzz!

  Sometimes itʼs easier to know what questions to ask, than to try to find answers to questions you donʼt have... but at least you will know what questions to ask?

  'Who is on LinkedIn and how can I capitalize on it?ʼ
  ʻAre people really making money?ʼ
  ʻNone of my customers are using this! Are you sure who is and who is not?ʼ
  ʻI canʼt afford to spend more time or money on marketing?'

  In this fast-moving digital economy - now is the time to market harder and smarter than your competition.

  You will learn some actionable techniques (Brian likes to call $100 ideas) that are sustainable, repeatable, and profitable for your business. This presentation will help you get noticed, become memorable and top of mind, and grow your brand and business through tested and proven face-to-face and social networking techniques.

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  Levels & Stages of Success

  Robb Hill, Founder/President, R Hill Enterprises Inc

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational

  Life is lived on levels and arrived at in stages, at every new level you come to there is a stage that you must go through or you will remain where you are currently. The different levels in life are easy to see however, comfort and fear keep us from venturing out of our comfort zone. For me that comfort zone was drugs and alcohol. For 18 years that was my focus. Along with this line of thinking came consequences. You see, "we pay the highest price for the lowest level of living,". My eyes were opened March 1, 1993. I realized that I was so much more than what I had become. I quit using drugs and alcohol which left a void in my life. There was a "missing piece" that I had to find. The rest of the story will be continued at the meeting/event. MORE >

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  Leaving a Video Legacy

  Dan Gelfond, Former Steven Spielberg Project Interviewers, Personal History Interviews

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Entertainment

  Former Spielberg project interviewers recount their stories from 4 years of conducting interviews with Holocaust Survivor's around the world. 17 years of interviewing parents and Grandparents after the project was over are also detailed. Funny, moving and inspirational stories from these experiences are presented. Video clips are also shown along with tips on how to gather a life story. MORE >

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  Leading with Emotional Intelligence

  Nicole Caley, MBA, APM, ARM, APSC, President & Founder, Payables Solutions Partners, LLC

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  If you have made the critical decision to take on the role of a leader, and you want to be great at it – it requires an in-depth look at yourself and a practice of self-awareness on all levels, personally and professionally. This is the starting point of emotional intelligence. While the definition might seem simple, Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is understanding and managing yourself and also understanding and managing others, the application of emotional intelligence continues to be a challenge. MORE >

  Join me as we learn why EQ is critical to your success and take away the tools that will teach you that leading from the heart might just be the best thing you can do!

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  Leadership Impact

  Dr. Jeff Van Meter, The Human Leader

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Every leader has an impact on those being led. Dr. Van Meter discusses the IMPACT journey every leader takes to lead strongly in the world today. In his laid back midwestern style, Dr. Van Meter will share the stages of the that journey and what challenges have to be overcome to reach the next level. MORE >

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  Keys to High Performing Finance Teams

  Diane Davidson, Finance Transformation Leader, Clever Fox, LLC

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  If I asked what your finance department does for your business, most would say: Taxes, Pay Bills, and Reports. These answers are all accurate, but this is only one aspect of a high-performing finance team. High-performing finance teams guide businesses in their decision-making. MORE >

  High-performing finance teams are viewed as thought leaders and analyze deal/strategies to make sure the company achieves their goals. In my 12 years of consulting, I have worked on transforming finance departments that are underperforming to high-performing teams that help jump start the company. I want to share how to identify underperformance and the path to a cohesive, high-performing team.

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  Keeping the main thing, the main thing

  R. Brady Johnson, UUSAF Veteran, Natural Bodybuilding Competitor, Stroke Survivor, Author

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational

  Growing up as a youth, my mother was a college educator, and my father was the President of the 2nd largest School Board in Illinois.I played football and Baseball, and sung for The Pepsi Generation Singer. I began to struggle with my grades, and my mother said that I needed to "keep the main thing, the main thing". She suggested that I use, what she said as the three F's, and yes,I thought of one. The three F's, Focus, Fun, and Friends,and I have used them through life. I am a successful, retired member of the USAF, I have been a sports agent, working with 22 NFL players, a motivational speaker, and now I am a Natural Bodybuilding. I have held on to "Keeping the main thing the main thing", and the three F's!!! MORE >

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  Keep It Simple: IT and Cyber Security Compliance Made Easy

  Christopher Higgins, Cyber Security Analyst, CCS Technology Group

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Tired of feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of IT and cybersecurity compliance? Look no further! In our presentation, "Keep It Simple: IT and Cyber Security Compliance Made Easy," we'll break down the jargon and provide you with practical solutions to simplify the compliance process. MORE >

  Navigating the intricate web of regulations and requirements can be daunting for any business. But fear not - we're here to guide you through the maze. Our seasoned experts will demystify the often-confusing world of compliance, presenting it in a way that even non-technical individuals can understand.

  We'll address common compliance challenges and provide actionable steps to streamline your efforts. From creating robust policies and procedures to implementing effective security controls, we'll cover the essentials to help you achieve and maintain compliance. We'll even share tips and tricks to avoid common pitfalls and optimize your compliance framework.

  At CCS, our extensive experience in the industry since 1974 sets us apart as trusted advisors. We know what works and what doesn't, and we're committed to making compliance approachable and manageable for you. Our friendly and engaging approach will ensure you leave the presentation feeling empowered and ready to tackle your compliance obligations.

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  It’s Not About You… It’s About Bacon! Relationship Marketing in a Social Media World

  Brian Basilico, Author, Speaker, Coach, B2B Interactive Marketing

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  If you are looking for a “How-to” social networking presentation, then this is not for you. This is a “Why-to” presentation. If you have been overwhelmed and confused by all the conflicting examples and theories about why social networking works for some and not for others, this presentation will be an eye-opening breath of fresh air. MORE >

  You will learn why relationships, both new and nurtured ones, are golden for you and your business. We will demystify using the internet and social media to successfully market your business. In this ever-changing world of instant gratification and measurable communications, you need to know the tools and methodologies that create real interaction and engagement.

  You will learn some actionable techniques ( Brian likes to call $100 ideas) that are sustainable, repeatable, and profitable for your business. This presentation will help you get noticed, become memorable and top of mind, and grow your brand and business through tested and proven face-to-face and social networking techniques.

  45-60 minutes

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