A Conference for Young Professionals in Material Handling Emerging Leaders Conference: Collaboration JULY 30, 2015 A Conference in the Heart of Chicago New location! Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront
Emerging Leaders Conference: Collaboration Programs. Presenters. Purpose. JULY 30, 2015 Ready to look at collaboration in a memorable and entertaining way? We invite you to join us this summer in the heart of downtown Chicago for a dynamic one-day conference designed to bring together young material handling professionals who want to improve their leadership skills. We ve gathered speakers who want to help you learn but also want to make you laugh. Gain insights on how to effectively interact with a variety of ages and personalities. You will also have the opportunity to learn about mobile marketing and polish your public speaking skills. We ll end the conference with a casual rooftop reception overlooking Chicago s sleek skyline. Don t miss this energizing event, register today! Who Should Attend? Designed for young (or young at heart) material handling professionals who want to strengthen their management and leadership skills and advance their career in material handling operations. What s In It For You? Learn how to recognize and resolve generational challenges facing today s workforce. Discuss strategies and tactics to create a collaborative environment. Gain a better understanding of how to integrate your online presence into a mobile world. Enjoy networking opportunities with your material handling industry peers. Jump start your career with management tools and insights you can apply immediately. Improve your public speaking skills. A Conference in the Heart of Chicago Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront - New location for the Emerging Leaders Conference! 71 East Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601 Special Discounted Rate: $189 per night. Call 312-346-7100 Rate is available until June 30, 2015 or until block fills up. With sweeping views of the city skyline and Chicago River and plush oversized hotel rooms and suites, Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront provides the ideal home base during your visit to Chicago. All accommodations are outfitted with the latest modern amenities like complimentary high-speed Internet access and ipod docking stations. Our concierge can point you to exciting Chicago attractions just minutes from the hotel, including Millennium Park, the Loop, and Mag Mile. The state-of-the-art fitness facility and 24-hour business center provide productive amenities for business travelers. Reviews from the 2014 Emerging Leaders Conference Variety of topics, fast paced and engaging. Great take-aways. Great conference that can benefit any professional no matter where they re at in their career. Awesome event, I was very fortunate to be able to attend. Very valuable conference with valuable information for entry level to top executives. Questions? Call (847) 680-3500 Email connect@mheda.org Visit www.mheda.org/emerging Super relevant information, very good presenters. - 2014 ELC Attendee
5 Reasons to Attend the ELC 1. Manage Different GeneratiOnS Us vs Them: The Funniest, Most Informative Generational Presentation Ever! If you ve ever been frustrated by how impossible it seems to employ four different strategies to manage four distinct generations, and if you ve ever felt like you re the only one who s being asked to make any changes, then Us Vs. Them is exactly what you need! Presenter: Jeff Havens, Comedian, Speaker, Author Understand cultural changes that created a disconnect between generations. Learn how to eliminate generational problems. Inspire younger employees work ethic. Improve older employees attitude toward change. 2. Create office Harmony Collaborative Leadership We ve invited a creative and talented expert from Banding People Together to the stage for the 2015 ELC. Using music as the launching point, the morning will be spent learning how to better understand your own behavior style, then using what you ve learned about yourself to better manage and engage with others. Presenter: Brant Menswar, Chief Experience Officer, Banding People Together Uncover your collaborative behavior style to reveal your Theme Song. Discuss strategies to improve your office environment and improve employee engagement, motivation, team performance and retention. Participate in interactive and fun exercises that will help you learn how to operationalize the collaborative process at your company. *Note: To uncover your Collaborative Behavior Style, you will be sent a pre-event questionnaire to complete and submit. Once at the event, you will receive a personalized report. 3. Connect with Mobile Customers Integrating Your Online Presence into a Mobile Market Did you know that more than $500 billion in sales is now influenced by mobile content? It s time to rethink your online presence. This session will help you discover the possibility of your reach by tapping into your mobile market. Learn how to integrate your online presence to help customers find you. Presenter: Alex Holden, Online Marketing Training Specialist Understand why you should set up your website to be mobile responsive. Learn how to update business listings on geo-based applications. Make sure all contact forms work properly on phones. 4. Perfect Your Public speaking Public Speaking In this highly interactive session, Jeff will share some of the most effective public speaking skills he s learned after a decade of speaking to audiences across the world. Presenter: Jeff Havens, Comedian, Speaker, Author Improve your public speaking skills. Learn how to use visual aids effectively. Discover how to win over a disinterested or hostile audience. 5. Face Time with Your Peers Roundtable Discussions Your opportunity to network and brainstorm with your peers and discuss issues that matter most to you. We will have roundtable discussion time and a casual networking reception during the 2015 ELC.
Energizing Speaker Lineup Jeff Havens - Comedian Jeff began his career as a high school English teacher before following his father Rex Havens into the world of stand-up comedy, where he worked with some of the brightest lights in American comedy and honed the art of engaging audiences through laughter. But his impulse to teach never faded, and soon he began looking for an avenue to combine both of his passions into entertaining and meaningful presentations. Original, informative, hilarious and powerful, Jeff s speeches have transformed the way business people and college students approach the idea of personal and professional growth. Jeff was a speaker at the 2014 ELC Conference and received rave reviews: I really enjoyed Jeff s fresh approach by not simply telling us what to do, but by what not to do in a fun engaging matter. 2014 ELC Attendee Brant Christopher Menswar - Rock Star Brant Christopher Menswar is the Chief Experience Officer for Banding People Together. BPT is a performance improvement company consisting of a select group of rock stars, hit songwriters and collaboration experts that help organizations get the most out of their teams. Menswar is an award winning singer/songwriter currently fronting the Americana band, Presented Big Kettle by: Drum where he has earned rave reviews from Billboard and Sirius/XM. He has served as the Vice President of Business Development for the world s largest receivables management company as well as started several successful internet marketing dot-coms. When he is not touring around the globe with Big Kettle Drum, he serves as the founding Co-pastor of Nomad Community Church in Melbourne, FL and works extensively to support the fight against pediatric cancer. Alex Holden - Online Market Guru Alex Holden began working in web development in 2006, and rolled out his first public website in 2008. Since then Alex has worked with dozens of small businesses developing and improving their websites, content marketing, and online presence. In early 2011 Alex came on board with Constant Contact and is currently the Regional Product Trainer for the Southwest part of the U.S. In his tenure Alex has presented to thousands of Constant Contact Small Business owners across the nation, Canada, and the U.K., helping grow their business through current Email Marketing and Online Marketing best practices. Alex has helped consistently roll out new curriculum to its customers to help keep them ahead of their markets. Alex also consults Small Businesses and helps improve their overall online presence. Jim Ripkey - Industry Veteran MHEDA Member and ELC Conference Facilitator Jim Ripkey is President, Industrial Equipment, for Hy-Tek Material Handling. He has over 25 years of material handling dealership experience, including: overseeing sales, operations, marketing, and administration. He has facilitated workshops in areas of training, technology, and parts & service operations, and recruiting. Leadership Training Made Fun! Fast-PaCed Schedule Thursday, July 30 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Breakfast/Registration 8:00 a.m. 8:15 a.m. Welcome 8:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m. Us vs Them 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Collaborative Leadership 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Lunch 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Roundtable Discussions 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Mobile Customers 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Public Speaking 4:45 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Wrap-Up 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. rooftop Networking Reception Rooftop Networking Reception 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. End your Emerging Leaders Conference experience with a rooftop networking reception. After a busy day of learning, relax with your industry colleagues by enjoying drinks, appetizers and stunning views of Chicago s impressive skyline.
Registration Form Emerging Leaders Conference - July 30, 2015 Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront Complete this registration form and return to MHEDA by fax at 847-362-6989 or register online at www.mheda.org/emerging See details on right. Registrant #1 Title Email Age (Optional) Years in Material Handling What is Your Biggest Job Challenge? What two (2) things do you want to get out of this conference? Registrant #2 Title Email Age (Optional) Years in Material Handling What is Your Biggest Job Challenge? What two (2) things do you want to get out of this conference? Company Address City/State/Zip Phone Fax Our company is a: r MHEDA Member r MHI Member r Distributor/FOB r Supplier/Associate/Mfg. Rep. Payment Information r Check Enclosed r Visa r MasterCard r American Express r Discover Number Exp. Date Card Holder s Name Signature Address this Card is Billed To City/State/Zip Registration Fee Early Bird Member Rate (before June 30) $499 Member Rate (after June 30) $549 Non-Member Rate $999 Included in the registration fee is all handout materials, breakfast, lunch, and a rooftop networking reception. Also includes networking with other material handling professionals who face similar material handling career challenges as you and the priceless opportunity to bring your material handling career to the next level! Travel and lodging not included. MHEDA Fax: 847-362-6989 Mail: 201 US Highway 45, Vernon Hills, IL 60061-2398 Questions? Call MHEDA at 847-680-3500 Register online at www.mheda.org/emerging Email: connect@mheda.org By registering for the Emerging Leaders Conference, MHEDA & MHI have the right to use your photo, which may be taken during the event, for future promotional material. If you have a disability or require special accommodations, please contact us. We will do our best to accommodate you. Cancellation Policy The full amount will be refunded if you cancel no later than July 15, 2015. Cancellations received after that date but before the start of the conference will be charged a $200 administration fee per person. No refunds given for no shows. Questions? Call (847) 680-3500, Email connect@mheda.org or visit www.mheda.org/emerging
201 U.S. Highway 45 Vernon Hills, IL 60061-2398 Ph: 847-680-3500 Fax: 847-362-6989 Email: connect@mheda.org Website: mheda.org/emerging a Conference for young Professionals in material Handling EmERGinG LEAdERS ConFEREnCE: CoLLAboRAtion JuLy 30, 2015 A ConFEREnCE in the heart of ChiCAGo New location! Wyndham grand Chicago riverfront Register by June 30th to receive the Early Bird Rate! Emerging Leaders Conference: Schedule At-A-Glance Thursday, July 30 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Breakfast/Registration 8:00 a.m. 8:15 a.m. Welcome 8:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m. Us vs Them 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Collaborative Leadership 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Lunch 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Roundtable Discussions 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Mobile Customers 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Public Speaking 4:45 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Wrap-Up 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Rooftop Networking Reception Interactive Sessions Engaging Speakers Career Advice Mobile Marketing And More!