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We are very fortunate to have such an amazing line up of speakers that will be talking at our main lectures and break out sessions!

Speakers

Cara Kirsch of
Silver Stone Group

Title: Vice President of SilverStone Group

Speech Title: Let’s hit the streets: Networking like a Boss

Learning Objectives:

1.       Understanding the importance of brand in building a network

2.       Networking strategies that will build influence

3.       Leveraging your network

Keynote Session: Kirsch is the Vice President of Silverstone Group, and is committed to drive innovation. In 2012, Cara was recognized by the Midlands Business Journal with the 40 Under 40 Award. In early 2017, Cara was also featured in a special “Women in Business” issue of B2B Magazine. Cara has 20 years of expertise in the professional world that she is willing to share with us. You do not want to miss this!
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Shellely Goecke of
McFarland Clinic
Title: McFarland Clinic Marketing & Public Relations Director
Speech Title: "Find Your Fireflies"
Breakout Session:  Shelley Goecke is an experienced marketing and communication leader with 30 years of experience in healthcare and retail marketing management. Her expertise is in the areas of public speaking, brand marketing, digital advertising, media relations, publicity, customer service, and event planning.

She will share two brand promise journey stories during her 45-minute breakout session:  the McFarland Clinic brand promise "Extraordinary Care, Every Day" and her personal journey "Find Your Fireflies"  

Shelley will remind us all how the simple act of expressing gratitude and kindness to others can positively affect health, well-being, and productivity in our personal and professional lives.
Nate Rippke of
Rippke Design

Title: Founder & Principal - Rippke Design

Speech Title: "Branding & Marketing and the Importance of Community Building"

Breakout Session: An Ames native, Nate Rippke has a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising from of Iowa State University. Nate has been co-owner of Rippke Design since 2010. Rippke Design is a Graphic Design and Web Development Firm Located In downtown Ames, IA. They specialize In Logos/Branding, Responsive Web Design, Marketing Collateral, Publication & Special Event Design.  Nate is married to Ashley (the other half of Rippke Design), with two children named Elsa and Nase, and two dachshunds, Izzy and Bean. When not developing websites, he enjoys coffee, spending time with family, and hunting for mid-century furniture.
 
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