Event Agenda
2024 Program
Presented by:
Tony Rubleski
Featured Speaker
Tony is currently the president of Mind Capture Group. His message is designed to help
people ‘Capture’ more minds and profits. He is an in-demand speaker who’s given hundreds of presentations, executive business coach, bestselling author, and creator of the Mind Capture Bootcamp now in its 12th year. His work has been featured in various media outlets ranging from Toastmasters International Magazine, The Detroit Free Press, the FOX TV network, ABC, NBC, to CNN Radio, NPR and Entrepreneur Magazine Radio. In addition, he has also served as a Faculty member with the U.S Chamber of Commerce and CEO Space International.
Program subject to change
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Pre-Conference
Tuesday, September 24
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Boot Camp for New(er) Chamber Executives (includes lunch)
Conference
Tuesday, September 24
12:00 PM
Conference Registration
12:30PM
Welcome and Introductions
12:45PM
60 Ideas in 60 Minutes: Best Practices Sharing
2:00Pm
Opening Keynote: How to Positively Disrupt Your Mindset & Chamber
Tony Rubleski
President, Mind Capture Group
3:15pm
Like-size Chamber Group Discussions
4:15pm
Closing
5:00pm
Cocktail Reception, Dinner & Guest Speaker
7:00pm
Teambuilding Game of Survival (Optional)
8:00pm
Adjourn for the Day
Conference
Wednesday, September 25
7:00AM
Business at Breakfast
8:00am
Welcome & Introductions
8:15AM
Keynote: Trailblazer Leadership Lessons
Tony Rubleski
President, Mind Capture Group
9:30AM
Fireside Chat: Sharing Leadership Lessons & Talking AI
David Kapic
COO, Weavix
Wade Goodsell
*host
COO, WMC
10:15Am
Keynote: Artificial Intelligence: Riding the Digital Wave of Transformation
Pete Dulcamara
Founder, Pete Dulcamara & Associates
11:30Am
Lunch Hour
Eric Hovde
U.S. Senate Candidate & Wisconsin Businessman
1:00pm
Breakout Sessions
Creating Intentional Habits
Todd Kuckkahn
Funding your mission
Wade Goodsell
What Economic Development Means to Your Chamber
Tricia Braun
2:00pm
Breakout Sessions Repeat
3:00pm
Free Time / Downtown Sheboygan Scavenger Hunt
5:00pm
Cocktail Reception & Get on the Track at Road America
6:00pm
Dinner & Fireside Chat
Mike Kertscher
President, Road America
8:00pm
Adjourn for the Day
Conference
Thursday, September 26
8:00am
Business at Breakfast
8:45am
Welcome & Introductions
8:15Am
Executive Leadership Panel
Lessons learned about business and leadership, industry opportunities and challenges, and employee and community engagement
Kurt Bauer
moderator
President & CEO, WMC
Dr. Ryohei Tsuji
President & COO, Kikkoman Foods, Inc.
Kelly Norton
Senior Director of Culture & Communication, Grande Cheese Co.
Tim Oswald
Chief Human Resources Officer, Fairbanks Morse Defense
9:00AM
Morning Presentation: Let's Talk Politics
Kurt Bauer
President & CEO, WMC
John Kirchner
Executive Director, Congressional and Public Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Wade Goodsell
*host
COO, WMC
9:30AM
DOL Update: Salary Employees, Pregnancy Worker Fairness Act, FTC Noncompete Rule
Farrah N.W. Rifelj
Partner, Sub-Practice Leader, Affirmative Action, Michael Best & Friedrich
10:30AM
Keynote: Wisconsin’s Talent Attraction Campaign
Missy Hughes
Secretary & CEO, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
11:15AM
Closing Keynote: Maximizing Your Effectiveness as a Leader
Todd Kuckkahn
Professional Speaker & Executive Coach
11:45aM
Closing Remarks & Adjourn
Pricing
Your WCCE Conference & Retreat registration includes educational programming, meals, cocktail receptions and dinners, conference materials and travel during the event. Hotel and travel to/from the resort are on your own.
- Pre-Conference: Chamber Boot Camp (Member) $50
Pre Conference: Chamber Boot Camp (Non-Member): $75
- Conference Individual (Member) *early bird $399
Conference Individual (Non-Member): $499
- Conference Individual (Member) *after August 31 $499
Conference Individual (Non-Member): $599
- Additional Member from the Same Chamber $299
- Guest (Significant Other) $250
Lodging
ROOM BLOCK
A room block has been reserved at Blue Harbor Resort for Tuesday and Wednesday nights for our group. The special room rate is $159 per night, plus tax. A resort services fee of $12.99 will be added to your reservation. Please reference “Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives” when you call (866) 701-2583 through August 24th to reserve your room. To learn more about the resort, visit www.blueharborresort.com.
Sponsors
Please contact Wade Goodsell or Susan Nyffenegger for more information on sponsorships available and how you can help support this event, (608) 258-3400.
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