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Tuesday, March 5th, 2013 - 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403 Ballroom A & B
Advance registration and payment requiredonline at WWW.ALLIEDEXECUTIVES.COMAllied Executives Members - FREE, Non-members - $65
1:00 - 2:00 Registration & Exhibiting2:00 - 4:00 Presentations and Panel Discussion4:00 - 6:00 Complimentary Hors d’ oeuvres, Exhibits, Networking & Happy Hour
Updates on best thinking, strategies, and practices for CEOs and Business Owners.
Updates on government, banking, branding, business planning and implementation.
Meet experts and CEOs while networking at the Symposium and Business Expo.
an Allied Executives Symposium & Business ExpoFor CEOs & Business Owners
Annual Business & Economic Outlook Event
David Olson, President - Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
David Olson has been president of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce since 1991. He currently serves on local and national boards including the National Association of Manufacturers Board of Directors and United Way Board of Directors. He is chair-elect of the Council of State Manufacturers Association and co-chair of the Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council.
Topic: Government Impact & Economic Update
SMMike Harvath, President & CEO - Revenue Rocket Consulting Group
Mike Harvath started Revenue Rocket in 2001, following high-profile positions with Apple and MicroAge Computer Centers as well as starting and selling a number of IT firms. Revenue Rocket offers organic growth strategy development services, M&A advisory services and channel partner development for technology companies worldwide.
Topic: M&A and Technology
John Hoffman, Regional Managing Director - Principal Financial Group
John Hoffman has over 12 years of experience with Principal Financial Group. He has been consistently honored by the company and several industry organizations for his achievements in recruiting, sales, growth and retention. Under John’s leadership, the Minnesota Business Center continues to grow rapidly and is widely considered one of the most profitable Business Centers in the United States.
Topic: Investment Market Outlook
David Gahn, President - Corporate Graphics InternationalTopic: China’s Impact on US BusinessesCGI is the leading supplier of corporate identity products and services to the Global 1500. Prior to leading CGI, Dave served as Asia Business Development Manager for Taylor Corporation, a Minnesota based Forbes Private 200 company which is the parent company of CGI. Dave started three businesses for Taylor. Northern Lights Technology Development (www.nltd.com.cn),TOG-Asia ( www.myjeanm.com.cn), and Taylor Printing Company -Tianjin (taylorcorpchina.com).
Jeanne Crain, President/CEO - Bremer Bank
Jeanne has over 30 years of community banking experience. At Bremer, she provides leadership to a $2.8 billion commercial bank with 28 locations and over 300 employees. Active in the community, Jeanne works with the Basilica of St. Mary Investment Committee, the Pacer Center Corporate Giving Committee and the Minneapolis Club Finance Committee.
Topic: Banking & Economic Trends
Bahram Akradi, Founder, Chairman, President & CEO - Life Time Fitness, Inc. - The Healthy Way of Life Company
Bahram Akradi brings a 25+-year track record of leadership and innovation to the Healthy Way of Life industry. Under his leadership, Life Time (NYSE: LTM) has grown to become a $1 Billion operator of 105 plus health & wellness resort destinations in 28 major markets, including U.S. and Canada.
Topic: Brand DevelopmentSM
John P. Palen, Founder & CEO - Allied ExecutivesJohn has owned several companies, has been a hired CEO, has worked for a National consulting firm designing and selling consulting services and has been a National Sales Trainer. John has also been a coach, consultant, confidant and trainer working and learning with hundreds of CEO’s and companies.
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Allied Executives is a peer learning exchange process for CEO’s & Executives. Be assigned to the“best fit” peer group to explore and implement best tools and practices to effective leadership andbusiness performance. Access to business coaches and exceptional network of resources.● www.alliedexecutives.com ● 651.735.0740
Event Exhibitors & Sponsors
As a business owner or as someone working within a Minnesota business, you need to belong to the Minnesota Chamber. No other group offers business solutions to help you advocate, connect and grow – no matter your company’s size, location or industry. We represent 2,400 companies and a half million employees. We seek to strengthen the business environment to improve the lives of all Minnesotans. Join today! ● www.mnchamber.com ● 651.292.4650
Minnesota Business magazine delivers insight into the key people, enterprises and trends thatdrive small to mid-size companies in Minnesota. We provide a perspective critical to businesses operating in this region’s ever-changing economic environment. ● www.minnesotabusiness.com ● 612.548.3180
Lifeworks Services is an employment resource that matches business needs with the skills and interests of people with disabilities. ● www.lifeworks.org/for-business ● 651.353.8732
KDV provides solutions for growth-oriented and middle-market companies in the areas of Business Planning and Income Tax, Audit and Accounting, Payroll and 401(k), Technology, and Wealth Management. ● www.kdv.com ● [email protected] ● 952.563.6800
Accounting, Law, Engineering, Banking, Management Consulting and Nonprofits – if you lead a service-based organization, Ingenuity is your marketing strategy partner. We use a wide variety of marketing tools – branding, websites, PR and training- to let your marketplace know the value of your firm. ● www.ingenuitymarketing.com ● [email protected] ● 651.690.3358
HLB Tautges Redpath, a 100-percent employee-owned full service accounting firm, helps businesses make better decisions that create value and contribute to their financial well-being. ● www.hlbtr.com ● [email protected] ● 651.426.7000
What makes us different is the Intellectual Capital that enables us to meet customer needs more quickly, provide more creative financial solutions, and anticipate their issues before they arise. ● www.fidelitybankmn.com ● 952.831.6600
Bremer Bank provides a comprehensive range of banking, investment, trust and insurance services to its nearly 100 locations in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin. For more information, go to bremer.com. ● 612.782.1960
Anchor Bank is a family-owned community bank focused on the Twin Cities market. Dedicated to creating success one relationship at a time, we deliver personalized financial solutions to our customers. ● www.anchorlink.com ● [email protected] ● 651.675.4685
Platinum Sponsors
The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal delivers exclusive news and research about your clients and competitors, vital market data and valuable leads. Weekly in print, daily through email and continually on the web. ● www.mspbj.com ● 612.288.2100
As The Healthy Way of Life Company, Life Time helps communities and individuals achievetheir total health and fitness goals by engaging in their areas of interest both inside and outsideof our destinations providing the best programs, people and places of uncompromising qualityand value. ● www.lifetimefitness.com ● 952.947.0000
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AssetHR is a powerful ally to your company. We offer a depth of knowledge in all aspects of human resources and leadership development, with superior HR technology and senior-level consulting for business leaders. ● www.assethr.com ● www.relevantmovement.com ● 952.746.9508
Your Success IS Our Business! Specializing in customized training for: Compliance/OSHA, Computer Applications & Information, Health & Wellness, Manufacturing Technology & Industrial Engineering and Professional & Organization Development. ● www.ProWorkTraining.com ● 763.433.1200
All In One Accounting offers an unrivaled method to everything financial for busy leaders. Whether you need a CFO for the day or a steady accountant, we deliver expert financial oversight, higher returns and peace of mind. ● www.allinoneaccounting.com ● [email protected] ● 651.289.7661
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Winthrop & Weinstine attorneys focus on legal needs for emerging-growth businesses, corporations, and individuals for corporate law transactions and litigation. ● www.winthrop.com ● [email protected] ● 612.604.6400
Venture Bank - where small is powerful. Committed to providing value and customized solutions to businesses for over 10 years. ● www.venturebankonline.com ● [email protected] ● 952.830.9999
Revenue Rocket is dedicated to the profitable growth of technology firms worldwide. Our team of experienced, growth strategists, channel development executives and M and A specialists are here to help our clients realize their vision. ● www.revenuerocket.com ● [email protected] ● 952.835.2333
PBN is a management consulting & strategic planning firm dedicated to helping business owners & leaders develop a clear & profitable roadmap. We help you build, protect & eventually transition company value to maximize your life’s work! ● www.profitbuildernetwork.com ● 651.236.8830
Obviam (Latin for 'to meet') is an application created to help people make professional impressions online. Quickly record and share professional videos with employees, employers, and clients. ● [email protected] / [email protected] ● www.obvi.am ● 612.747.5590
What is your business worth? Has your business outgrown your buy-sell agreement? Do you know what you could sell your business for today? Reach out to our team regarding our free buy-sell review and business valuation services. ● www.principal.com/minnesota ● [email protected] ● 952.277.4287
Whether your financial goals revolve around your family or your business – or both – the complexity of choices seems to be ever growing. Our Financial Representatives understand and have been helping to provide clients clarity in a complicated world since 1886. Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI, and its
subsidiaries. ● www.columnsresourcegroup.com ● [email protected] ● 612.758.7686
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Keyhubs gives business leaders a new and illuminating perspective on their organization.Beyond the traditional top-down hierarchy, Keyhubs uncovers the tapestry of workplace relationships that largely dictate how work gets done. We provide insight around internal talent and team dynamics that surprise, enlighten and transform. ● www.keyhubs.com ● 612.454.1575
Business First. Online Second. That’s why we’re in business, what dictates who we hire, and influences our clients. We’re an ecommerce and online marketing web development firm focusing on user experience. ● www.irishtitan.com ● [email protected] ● 612.910.1414
Since 1991 Heartland has been the Midwest and Mountain West leader in business, financial, and legal investigative services. With offices in Minneapolis and Denver, we offer a full range of client-focused and cost effective services from some of the nation’s leading investigators. ● www.heartlandinfo.com ● 612.371.9255
Featherlite Exhibits is a provider of “Innovative and trend setting” portable and custom trade show displays. We specialize in a wide range of coordinated tension fabric structures and price points. Our mission is to add value to your trade show exhibiting experience.● www.featherlite.com ● [email protected] ● 800.229.5533
Corporate Graphics International (CGI) is the leading supplier of corporate identity products specializing in cost effective, high performing programs that protect your brand identity. Our focus is on helping companies enhance their print collateral to initiate a mobile experience by incorporating emerging technologies. ● www.cgintl.com ● [email protected] ● 1.800.851.8767
Cleveland Company is an Employee Benefits Consulting Firm prepared to help companies assess the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its impact on their Employee Benefit plans. We are Benefit Solutions that People Understand. ● www.clevelandcompany.com ● [email protected] ● 952.885.2701
A “Top 25” full service local CPA firm dedicated to serving and advising closely held businesses, their families and associates. ● www.BoyBarCPA.com ● 952.854.4244
As a solutions-based company, Bolger has been delivering results for our clients for over 80 years through industry-leading innovation and technological excellence. Bolger offerings include: commercial printing, print on demand/variable print, technology solutions, mailing, fulfillment and SmartQ®, a total print management system. ● www.bolgerinc.com ● [email protected] ● 651.645.6311
At Boeckermann Grafstrom & Mayer, we appreciate the entrepreneurial spirit that can exist inside any business, because it exists inside our own. We understand what it takes to balance the details and risks with the dreams. We are CPAs and advisors who truly understand the needs of entrepreneurs like you - because we’re entrepreneurs too. ● www.bgm-cpa.com ● [email protected] ● 952.844.2500
B2B CFO® was founded in 1987 by Jerry L. Mills who pioneered the “1099 CFO” concept. Today, B2B CFO is the nation’s largest CFO services firm serving entrepreneurial, growth and mid-market companies. The firm’s partners have an average of 25 years of experience and each individual partner is a senior level executive with a broad range of expertise. Please visit us online at www.B2BCFO.com. ● [email protected] ● 715.642.3870
As Minnesota’s premier IT solutions provider, Atomic Data offers a wide range of private cloud services and is dedicated to helping businesses take control of their IT infrastructure and data. ● www.atomicdata.com ● 612.466.2000
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VDN believes that technology is about advancing your business. VDN provides flexible best-in-class technology on a basis that offers our clients the ability to execute their business plan while we deliver technology.● www.voicedata.com ● [email protected] ● 952.946.7999
Virtus Law PLLC representation involving privately-owned businesses or real estate interests(i.e. owners, operating entity, lenders). Work with acquisitions, creditor law, estate and tax planning, business transactions, and litigation.● www.virtuslaw.com ● 763.432.2169
Versique™ Search & Consulting, formerly known as McKinley Group, Inc. and McKinley HR, Inc., is a single-source talent-acquisition firm specializing in recruitment throughout Minnesota – both permanent placement and contract consulting. Versique is a sister company to McKinley Consulting. ● www.versique.com ● [email protected] ● 952.935.2000
Tierney Brothers is a leading provider of interactive solutions that inspire collaboration and improve performance. Our interactive technology solutions produce engaging, efficient and effective collaboration within your business.● www.tierneybros.com ● [email protected] ● 612.331.5500
For 20+ years we’ve focused on solving supply chain challenges for manufacturing and distribution companies while delivering real operational efficiencies through world-class, industry-specific, Microsoft business software. ● www.solutiondynamics.net ● [email protected] ● 952.851.1415 ext. 102
SMCpros consults with both agencies and businesses on social marketing, custom development, and other digital initiatives. We also speak on social media and digital marketing for your business, agency, and events. ● www.smcpros.com ● [email protected] ● 952.232.5172
We harness our expertise in search engine optimization, social media, e-mail marketing and e-commerce to help your business generate revenue through using the Web to connect with more prospects online. ● www.puredriven.com ● [email protected] ● 218.834.3170
Pivotal Advisors works with businesses to help them implement an increased level of discipline into their sales organizations which leads to improved sales results through greater accountability, transparency and proven systems and processes.● www.pivotaladvisors.com ● [email protected] ● 952.226.3385
The Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas, ranked in the top 25% of accredited business schools, develops effective, principled business leaders who think globally, act ethically and create enduring value for society. ● www.stthomas.edu/business ● 651.962.8800
Marty Mathis has been helping men look their best since 1977. We work with our clients one at a time, giving them the best possible service and clothes that fit their needs (and wallet). Marty likes to say, “We make a guy look great from the shoulders down. The rest is between him and God.” ● www.martymathis.com ● [email protected] ● 612.341.2833
Since 1945, Lingate Financial Group has been a leading provider of middle market merger and acquisition advisory services, representing both buyers and sellers of businesses. Lingate helps business owners successfully complete business sales, mergers, acquisitions, recapitalizations and business transitions among family members and partners. ● www.lingate.com ● [email protected] ● 763.546.8201
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