2009 Business Forum sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank
Recognized as one of the leading business expo/tradeshows in the region, the Annual Business Forum features a wide variety of events that allow you to gain valuable knowledge, meet new contacts, and promote your business to fellow professionals in nothern Nevada.
This all day business event is sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank and provides the region a well known, well attended venue for promoting business, resources and facilitates networking sessions as well as a luncheon with Keynote Speaker, Marcus Allen.
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10 Years of Success - the Annual Business Forum
With a history spanning 10 years of providing crucial business networking, engaging speakers, and useful breakout sessions; the 10th Annual Business Forum should definitely be on your calendar. This all-day business event encourages networking, collaboration, and sharing valuable information. With past speakers such as Bill Walton, Ronnie Lott, Dwight Clark and Michael Gerber; the Annual Business Forum has a history of providing electric speakers who share passionate messages about success and business. This year's keynote speaker Marcus Allen knows all about success and making come backs.
Keynote Speaker:
Marcus Allen, who played professional football with the Los Angeles (now Oakland) Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs from 1982 to 1997, is one of the few football players in history to win the Heisman Trophy, the National Football League (NFL) Most Valuable Player Award (MVP) and the Super Bowl MVP. Among his other accomplishments, he was named NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 1993. Following his successful football career, Allen became a respected sports commentator and spokesman, working with CBS Sports, the NFL Network and online sports information websites.
Breakout Session Speakers:
“Information Overload – How to Make Sense of It All”
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Presented by: Dr. Mel Minarik
Mel Minarik, Ph.D., is a lecturer and Graduate Director for the School of Community Health Sciences as well as an adjunct lecturer with the College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno. Prior to academics, she was an executive in hospital administration for 20 years in California. She teaches classes in leadership, organizational sciences, and personal and integrative health. Her research interests are in the areas of personal leadership, cognitive sense-making, the health service continuum, stress management, as well as spirituality and health. These interests overlap in her role as a non-denominational minister, both inside and outside the university setting.
“Personal Branding: Force Yourself to Become Part of the Conversation”
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
Presented by: Dr. Bret L. Simmons
Bret L. Simmons, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Management in the College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno. He teaches classes in organizational behavior, entrepreneurial psychology, and research methods. His research currently focuses on positive organizational behavior and employee performance. In addition to academic publications, his research has been featured in articles by US News & World Report and USA Today. You can find Bret’s personal brand online at the following sites:
Positive Organizational Behavior: www.bretlsimmons.com |
Save your seats now - click on the links below to purchase your tickets and/or booth at the 2009 Annual Business Forum through our secured on-line servier.
We currently accept Visa, MasterCard, Amex, and Discover. You can also make other payment arrangements, call us for more info at: (775) 358-1976 or email us at: info@sparkschamber.org
Purchase Entry Tickets online
All Day Passes for $75.00
Gives you all day access to our breakfast, exhibit hall, breakout sessions, and our luncheon with keynote speaker, Marcus Allen. Participate and be seen at the 2009 Annual Business Forum. Power network with regional businesses, gain knowledge from our breakout session speakers and hear the inspiring words of Marcus Allen. This is the premiere business tradeshow for northern Nevada, and a "cannot miss" event. Reserve your spot by buying tickets online now.
Purchase Business Forum Booth
Exhibit Booth + 2 All Day Passes for $375.00
Do you need to promote your organization in a B2B environment? Looking for a high profile event to showcase your services? Then look no further, booth spaces are now available for the 2009 Annual Business Forum. Boothes are 10' ft x 10' ft and include tables, backdrops, & chairs. With over 500 expected attendees, many being business owners, management and supervisors this is a great chance to showcase your business and services to others. Our exhibit hall will feature prize drawings, MC moderation, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to promote your organization to the business community.
Purchase Business Forum Booth (w/ electricity)
Exhibit Booth + 2 All Day Passes for $385.00
This booth option is the same as above, but also includes access to electrical power for laptops, TVs, and more. A exhibit booth is the perfect way to showcase your organization and services in a B2B envoirnment at one of the largest business events in the Reno/Sparks area. Order today to reserve your booth, exhibit hall space is limited to 60 booths so purchase now before we are sold out.
Entry to the pre-event cocktail party with Marcus Allen
Private Cocktail Reception with Marcus Allen
Enjoy a candid cocktail party with Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Allen on Tuesday, October 6th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
Hear personal stories from the famed Super Bowl winner, get a chance to grab signed materials from Marcus and ask questions from the NFL Come Back Player of Year.
Tickets include all day access to the 2009 Annual Business Forum the very next day. Don't miss this chance to meet a Superbowl MVP!
"Come back" Package:
10 passes for the cocktail party w/ Marcus Allen & 10 All Day Passes at the Business Forum
10 tickets to the pre-event cocktail party and 10 all day passes at the 2009 Business Forum. Experience everything provided from beginning to end. Forge new relationships, meet with Marcus Allen personally, and gain all day access to the pre-event cocktail party and full day access at the 2009 Business Forum. |
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