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  Hope Cometh: Breast Cancer Talks with Dr. Funmi

  Dr. Funmi Apantaku-Onayemi, Breast Cancer Talks, Hope Cometh

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

  Dr. Funmi Apantaku Onayemi inspires women to overcome the fear of breast cancer based on her three decades of leadership in the field as a researcher, community networks’ operative and survivor. She demystifies the beliefs and misconceptions that have fueled paralyzing fear about the disease – paralyzing fear that has caused alarming rates of avoidable deaths. MORE >

  She shares encouraging news with staggering statistics of breast cancer survivorship. Women will release the fear as they are enlightened and assured that hope has come.

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  Home Access for Everyone

  Lea Ann Skogsberg, Founder, Dollars and Sense

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

  The number one desire of people as we age is to remain in our own homes. Yet many of us are one mobility impairment away from not even being able to enter or exit our homes. This challenge for society will continue to grow as Baby Boomers age. Most needs are short-term yet most commercial answers require permanent changes to a property making them undesirable to homeowners and impossible for renters. MORE >

  There is a community-based solution to address this growing need to make home accessibility affordable for everyone. If you ever carried anyone into your home for a Holiday meal or experienced even "minor" surgery that affected mobility, you'll know why this is such an important topic.

  Ramps provide access for people with both temporary and long-term mobility issues. Yet while Medicare and Medicaid as well as private insurance programs underwrite the wheelchairs, walkers and assistive devices individuals require for mobility—except in some cases for veterans—there is no standard way to acquire and/or pay for the ramps. This concept, a community-based inventory of modular ramps, seeks to establish a pilot project to demonstrate the value of borrowing (rather than owning) home access products. Rentals respond to occasional as well as temporary needs for residential ramps. Except for the screws, each component is reusable; the units are American made.

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  History and current importance of drainage for a healthy and sustainable Chicago Region

  Richard Lanyon, Consultant, Retired Executive Director, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Climate

  Richard will discuss how the flow in the Calumet and Chicago Rivers was reversed, why this is still important today to protect public health, and how current water infrastructure reduces flood damages, provides recreation, recovers resources and protects Lake Michigan as a clean and safe source of water. Richard’s topics can be tailored to your local interests. MORE >

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  Hey, Stop drinking that stuff ! Think about what you drink !

  Jim Rabb, Synergy Science

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

  Discover why most of the water and beverages we drink can actually have detrimental effects to our health. This eye opening presentation will have you, "thinking about what you're drinking". Once you understand the science behind the liquids we drink daily, you will change the way you look at what you use to hydrate and energize your body with. Learn the simple natural steps that could lead to relief for many health challenges including; Type 2 Diabetes, Acid-Reflux, High-Blood-Presure, Weight-Gain, Elevated Cholesterol, and even Low Energy. MORE >

  Consider the following:
  * 75% of all Americans are chronically dehydrated
  * 37% mistake thirst for hunger pangs
  * Staying properly hydrated can reduce back and joint pain
  * A lack of water is a leading cause of fatigue

  Your group will hear about the importance of consuming hydrogen enriched water to naturally address many health issues.

  Find out why many well know pro athletes have made this water the water of choice and no longer consume sports drinks, tap and even bottled waters.

  Free samples will be made available to your members.

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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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  Globalizing Innovations in Management Consultancy

  Haris Ahmed, Founder and Managing Partner, Pragmatium Consulting Group

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Innovative methods of the 21st century will be discussed. Haris provides strategic clarification, organizational alignment and leadership effectiveness in order to drive organizational performance.

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  Getting Started With NIST 800-171 or CMMC Compliance

  Christopher Higgins, Cyber Security Analyst, CCS Technology Group

  Did you find out you need to be NIST 800-171 or CMMC compliance? We'll break down the process of understanding and implementing these frameworks, providing an in-depth overview of the controls required and the timeline for achieving compliance. From assessing your organization's current cybersecurity practices to identifying specific requirements and addressing potential gaps, our presentation will guide you through the essential steps necessary for compliance. We'll also explore the timeline for implementation, offering practical insights and strategies for streamlining the compliance journey. Don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity to gain clarity and confidence in your approach to NIST 800-171 or CMMC compliance. MORE >

  Presentation would be a great fit for any manufacturing trade group or association, that supports the Defense Department supply chain.

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  Get your “BUT” out of the way!

  Robb Hill, Founder/President, R Hill Enterprises Inc

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational

  We all have those awesome thoughts dripping with possibility, we get a smile on our face and consider how nice it would be then, out of nowhere comes "BUT". The whole show stops when the "BUT" gets in the way. The thinking then turns to all the reasons why we "CAN'T" realize the vision that we were given. We must not let what we can't do get in the way of what we can do. For me this has made all the difference. There was a time in my life when it seemed that failure was following me around however, that was not the case, you see; I was following failure around. I was being mis-informed by mis-informed people. This realization has made all the difference in my life. MORE >

  Association

  I spent a lot of time in bad company;

  I thought it was with friends, but they were robbing me;

  By choice so many times I let them, steal my day;

  I was robbing them too, in exactly the same way;

  As I’ve grown older with the passage of time;

  And the ladder of success, I started to climb;

  And oh how I wanted my friends to go;

  In the midst of their comfort, to life they said no;

  I started reading books, I found myself inside the zone;

  Anything worthwhile is never accomplished alone;

  This statement spoke volumes and resonated in my head;

  For in order to lead, you must first be led;

  With the law of association at the forefront of my mind,

  My past associations, I had to leave them all behind;

  To seek out those that shared my desire;

  For achievement in life that was several levels higher;

  For life is lived on levels and arrived at in stages;

  A simple fact that I learned, cause I kept turning pages;

  As I write these words, to the past that I look;

  My very first mentor was in the form of a book;

  His name is David Schwartz and doctor is his gig;

  He spoke to me through the pages of, The Magic of Thinking Big.

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  Get Off Your Buts! How to Make Progress Instead of Excuses

  Tammy Cook, Productivity Coach, Tammy Cook Coaching

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement

  “I was going to do that last week – but...” Are you tired of feeling like you’re always struggling to catch up, while you only wind up falling further and further behind? If you’re ready to start making small changes that will have a HUGE impact on your life, step up to the plate and… Get off your “but…”s! MORE >

  Tammy’s 3 easy-to-remember keys give you immediate, actionable tools to use to begin conquering procrastination and creating new habits.

  Tammy will share tools and techniques that will enable you to;
  • Increase personal productivity at work AND at home
  • Conquer procrastination
  • Reduce pressure & stress
  • Develop a highly effective mindset
  • Feel better mentally and physically
  • Have more energy
  • Increase self-discipline… AND self-esteem!
  • Have time left over for things you really WANT to do

  Discover how to live a limitless life and finally… FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL!

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  Get It, Check It, Know Who Has Seen It

  Chris Heuman, Practice Leader, RISC Management and Consulting, LLC

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational

  The Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996 or HIPAA is a federal law that sets rules about who can view and receive your Protected Health Information or PHI. This law gives you rights over your health information and when it can be shared. MORE >

  In addition, HIPAA requires your physicians, pharmacists and other health care providers, and your health plan to explain your rights and how your health information can be used or shared. Most of us believe that our medical and other health information is private and should be protected, and we want to know who has this information.

  You will learn about historical information, important terminology, sharing health information with family members and friends, and understand your health information privacy as a consumer.

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