9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Central
The Marion Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Marion program is excited to bring back its annual leadership event and introduce you to APOGEE. This event will continue to inspire attendees with innovative speakers and engaging breakout sessions. We are excited to present this content in a 100% in-person environment. APOGEE will be presented in Southern Illinois on Thursday, October 26th at The Pavilion. APOGEE begins at 9 am and concludes at 3 pm. Doors open at 8 am for registration.
Continuing Education Units will be provided by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce - will be announced in the fall.
This live leadership development event will be hosted by Marion Chamber of Commerce and facilitated by Elizabeth Strusz.
SPEAKERS
Dr. Jason Richardson - Session Title: Win the Day, Everyday!
Presentation Description: Here is the deal, every success and failure can be traced back to a belief. The problem is most people don’t even realize their brain is operating from a faulty premise! Good news… It’s TOTALLY possible to build a bigger, better, stronger belief (one that helps you win more, play better, and live happier!) Are you ready to uncover the one thing that is holding you back?
In this brilliantly edutaining 45-60 min presentation, World Champion athlete and Olympic Psychologist, Dr. Jason Richardson teaches us the neuroscience of belief and how you can use the Belief Matrix to coach yourself (team) in to better returns. You will also learn how to reprogram yourself (team) for more success. Jason will literally give you the important plays from his pro athlete playbook.
Chastity Mays - Session Title: How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Can Benefit Your Workplace
Presentation Description: In the presentation we will discuss how creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) workplace has huge benefits. Striving for better DEI practices can positively impact creativity, productivity, and collaboration. DEI has the potential to increase sales, increase customer base and increase profits. DEI is the right thing to do and it also makes good business sense. Companies that fail to take steps to prioritize DEI find themselves behind their competition, unable to attract and retain workers and struggle to meet goals. This presentation will discuss these ideas and more for the benefit of the Southern Illinois region and beyond.
Elijah Hamilton - Session Title: How to Foster a Startup Culture Within Established Organizations.
Presentation Description:In this presentation, we will explore the concept of fostering a startup culture within established organizations. We will discuss the benefits of adopting an entrepreneurial mindset, such as increased innovation, agility, and adaptability. We will also examine the challenges that established organizations may face when attempting to create a startup culture, such as resistance to change and bureaucratic processes.
Through real-life examples and case studies, we will provide practical strategies for building a culture of innovation, including encouraging risk-taking, promoting cross-functional collaboration, and empowering employees to take ownership of their work. Attendees will leave with actionable insights on how to create a startup culture within their own organizations.
TICKETS
Individual - $99.00 (event value $300)Group Rates: Special rates are available for groups of 4 or more. Please call the office to register your group.
- Groups of 4 to 9 can attend at $75 per person.
- Groups of 10 or more can attend at $65 per person.
HOUSEKEEPING NOTES
After October 1st, event tickets will need to be paid for when they are reserved. If you need to make other arrangements, please contact the office. Registration and Payment Deadline is October 19th. Unpaid Invoices will not be allowed to attend. These new policies were put in place at the July 2023 Budget Committee Meeting due to concern about unpaid event registrations.Tickets reservations can be changed through the Monday before the event. If your plans change the week of and you can't attend, we encourage you to send a co-worker or guest to represent your organization and network. Once we turn in our catering numbers on the 20th, limited tickets will be available and refunds will not be issued.
TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD
This year's Transformational Leadership Award will be presented during lunch at the event. Nominations for the honor are now being accepted by email (director@marionillinois.com), phone at (618) 997-6311 or online. The criteria for the award are:
- Go above and beyond what is required in service of others
- Are committed to lifting and building people
- Enroll other people in her/his vision
- Lead right where they are – at home, at work or in their community
- Are making a difference and inspiring others to make a difference
- Does not have to be a member of the Marion Chamber of Commerce
(phone: 618-997-6311)
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