11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
GENERAL SESSION
The State of Networking in 2021
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Expert discussion regarding the current state of networking, business, and entrepreneurship during the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Presenter:
Joe Caruso, Caruso Leadership
11:15 AM - 6:15 PM
EXHIBIT HALL SESSION
Visiting Exhibitors
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Breakout Session 1
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Entrepreneurial Behaviors
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A discussion aiming to pinpoint the behaviors and skills associated with some of the world's most successful entrepreneurs.
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Presenter:
Aziz Abdur-Ra'oof, Performance Coach a2z Consultants
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Breakout Session 2
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Elements of Memorable Keynote Speeches
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Joe Caruso dives into some of the most important components of keynote speeches such as narrative, connecting with your audience, and influence.
Presenter:
Joe Caruso, Caruso Leadership
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
LUNCH BREAK
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Breakout Session 1
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The Benefits of Empowering Your Team
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Empowerment offers many benefits, including individual and team confidence, increases in employee retention, and even enhanced creativity. What strategies can employers use to make their teams feel empowered?
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Presenter:
Mike McFall, CEO Biggby Coffee
Breakout Session 2
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Understanding the Operational Aspects of Business
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Learn the importance of operations management and why having a strategic process builds a foundation for effectively reaching your goals.
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Presenter:
Ian Burnstein, SBOA
Breakout Session 3
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Leveraging Technology to Automate Remote Processes
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A demonstration of the latest technologies in remote automation and data management.
Presenter:
Scott Kube, VP of Sales, Cygnus Systems Inc.
Breakout Session 4
Outsourcing and the Importance of Focus
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Hear why proper outsourcing and time allocation can get you back to focusing on the aspects of your business that you value most.
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Presenter:
Alex Burkalas, President and CEO, Cygnus Systems Inc.
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Breakout Session 5
Setting Financial Goals and Knowing Your Financial Needs
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Financial Advisor and Owner of the Wealth Progression Group, Robin Edgar discusses setting financial goals and the strategies involved in aiming to reach them.
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Speaker:
Robin Edgar, Financial Advisor
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Breakout Session 1
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Industry Discussion: Self Storage
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Hear an expert perspective on the current state of the self storage industry.
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Presenter:
Ian Burnstein, SBOA
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Breakout Session 2
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Industry Discussion: Background Screening
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Hear and expert perspective on the current state of the background screening industry
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Presenter:
Barbara A. Boldt, Boldt Global
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3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
15 MINUTE BREAK
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
ROUND TABLE HOUR
Round Table 1
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Revenue Management: Is 100% Occupancy the Right Business Strategy?
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Round Table 2
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Safety and Risk Management
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4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
EXHIBITION SESSION
Visiting Exhibitors
5:15 AM - 6:15 PM
GENERAL SESSION
General Session
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Team Communication and Collaboration While Working Remotely
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What is your strategy for 2021 to keep your team in a cycle of effective communication and collaboration while working remotely?
Presenters:
Robert Prosen, CEO, Business Execution & Growth Specialist
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
HAPPY HOUR
Happy Hour Networking Lounge*
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