BIG NAME SPEAKERS TO TAKE THE STAGE.

• KRISTEN HADEED
  SIMON SINEK FACULTY MEMBER AND SPEAKER
  
  Kristen will join us as a keynote speaker for day three of EntreCon® 2018! She is an expert at developing and teaching practical tools that inspire people to take action. Over the last eight years, Kristen has challenged the millennial status quo. As the leader of Student Maid, a successful cleaning company that hires students, Kristen has a unique perspective on leadership, organizational culture and how to engage the next generation.
  
  
• JIM BLASINGAME
  PRESIDENT OF SMALL BUSINESS NETWORK, INC.
  
  Jim Blasingame – small business expert, talk show radio host, author, Forbes columnist and more – will serve as the keynote speaker at this year’s EntreCon® Awards Luncheon presented by Cox Business on Nov. 14. This special event at Skopelo’s is open to all attendees and will announce all award winners of the 2018 EntreCon Awards.
  
  Jim takes pride in teaching small businesses how to be relevant in a global marketplace and big businesses how to speak small business as a second language. His keynote will be one you won’t want to miss!
  
  
• JON GORDON
  BEST-SELLING AUTHOR AND KEYNOTE SPEAKER
  
  Jon Gordon is one of the most sought-after speakers in the world today. Forbes says, “Jon Gordon is a giant among business authors and speakers.” His engaging talks and principles have influenced thousands of leaders at Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. His best-selling books (including The Power of Positive Leadership and The Energy Bus) and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world.
  
  
• EMILY LEY
  FOUNDER AND CEO OF SIMPLIFIED® BY EMILY LEY
  
  Back by popular demand, hometown entrepreneur Emily Ley joins the long list of noteworthy speakers at EntreCon 2018. Ley has grown her company from a small start-up to now having her items sold at big-name stores like Target and Office Depot. She has been featured in Forbes, Family Circle, Better Homes and Gardens, Glamour, Good Housekeeping and HGTV.
  
  Her 2018 keynote, titled, "How Saying No Helps You Grow: Your Fastest Path to Sustainable Growth," explains why, how and when you should say no to things that are not aligned with your company's mission or purpose.
  
  

FUN, NEW EVENTS PROVIDED TO ENTRECON® ATTENDEES.

This year, Catalyst HRE and Innovation Coast will host a networking reception at 5eleven Palafox following day two (Nov. 15) of EntreCon®. The event features an evening of lively entertainment, delicious hors-d'oeuvres and a full bar where all attendees are invited to mix and mingle with their peers. 

In addition to an exciting evening of networking, Phillip and Michelle Salzman of Salz Studio will graciously provide attendees with a complimentary professional business headshot. Each attendee will receive one 10-minute photo session for their professional portfolio. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN AT THIS YEAR’S BREAKOUT SESSIONS.

EntreCon® 2018’s breakout sessions will cover a lot of ground. The purpose of the breakout sessions is to allow attendees to take a deeper dive into some of the key issues that are most relevant to their specific position and organization. You’ll walk away with practical tools that will inspire you and your team to take action as soon as you return to your office.

A variety of respected community leaders will share their knowledge under three distinct tracks – Better Jobs track, Better Lives track and Better Communities track. These tracks reflect our core belief that thriving businesses are catalysts for positive change.

• BETTER JOBS TRACK SESSIONS
  -Surviving Startup and Scaling to Thrive in the Second Stage of Growth
  -Grab More Market Share and Increase Sales with an Effective Digital Marketing Strategy
  -How to Transform Your Organization into a Brand that Matters to Customers, Employees and the World
  
  
• BETTER LIVES TRACK SESSIONS
  -Building the Future you Deserve through Mentorship
  -Achieve Remarkable Results by Investing in People
  -The Perfectly Imperfect Leader
  -Debunking Millennial Myths and Harnessing the Power of a Multi-Generational Workforce
  
  
• BETTER COMMUNITIES TRACK SESSIONS
  -What does it mean to build a vibrant community?
  -Social Impact through Urban Design – Life Beyond the Truman Show
  -Shaping the Destiny of Northwest Florida
  
  

And this list continues to grow and refine each day! You can view all keynote and breakout session details along with the full agenda at EntreConPensacola.com. 

JOIN THE MOVEMENT.

There’s no question that profits are important to a business. But if you believe that business success is more than simply making money and having the right product at the right price, then join the growing tribe of Studer Community Institute thought-leaders Nov. 14-16, 2018.

EntreCon® will give you the tools you need to be part of an organization that inspires, outperforms and outlasts the competition.

Register now!

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