Ignite is excited to announce our 2^nd annual Speaker Event to take place in Jones County on February 16^th, 2012, from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm!!

This year we are teaming up with Mitch Matthews, author of the book Ignite, to bring you a fast paced, interactive and exciting opportunity!

Please see the promotional flyer for the official announcement.

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to karen.a.hogan.ry7o@statefarm.com

If you are an Ignite member and are interested in helping out by bringing a snack, please visit the following link and sign up.

http://www.jotmedown.org/518

Event Information

May 27, 2011

12 pm – 1 pm

The Ignite Professional Development Group has teamed up with Eric Briesemeister, CEO of Jones Regional Medical Center to provide Ignite and select members of the community an opportunity to come out to the medical center to learn more about the services available right here in Jones County. 

Lunch will be provided by the hospital for $5.00.  Lunch is free for Ignite members.  The hospital asks that no food from outside be brought in.

During the lunch, Jenni Butler will be speaking for approximately 30 minutes about the Emergency, Inpatient and Outpatient services that are available at the facility.  Following the speaker the group will be divided into two groups and a tour of the facility will be given. 

Speaker Information

Jenny A. Butler, M.D.

Medical Education – University of Iowa College of Medicine

 Internship & Residency – Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa

Board Certified – Family Medicine

Certifications Advanced trauma life support, basic life support, pediatric advanced life support, advanced cardiac life support, neonatal resuscitation program, and advanced life support in obstetrics

Personal Interests

Running, weight lifting, cooking, reading and fishing

RSVP Information

Spacing is limited so please RSVP to rick.meyer.rnok@statefarm.com no later than May 25^th to attend this event. For more information about Jones Regional Medical Center or to learn more about their staff and services, go to www.jonesregional.org.

Come see national award winning speaker Ted Garnett Present on:

Permanent Whitewater –Ten Key Tools to managing in the future of Constant Change in the Work Environment and Turbulent Economy.

• February 10, 2011
• Fawn Creek Country Club
• Anamosa, IA
• 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
• Admission: $5.00 per person (Free for IGNITE Members)

Ted is the founder of Performance Resources Consulting LLC.  He has consulted and trained with clients including John Deere, General Electric Capital Corporation, Firestone, and our own local Bennett Machine and Fabricating.

“Bennett Machine and Fabricating has been utilizing Ted Garnett’s services for nearly a year and we find that he brings an energetic new approach to the operation of our company.  Ted has helped our top management team grow and develop our management and leadership skills by presenting modern management and leadership philosophies and techniques that can be applied in nearly all business applications. Ted is professional, credible and confidential, and has gained the trust and respect he deserves from Bennett’s top management team.  We look forward to working with Ted in 2011.”                                                                                                                 Donald Kopp, President of BM&F

Ted has certifications in: Return on Investment (CRP) through the ROI Institute, Six Sigma Black Belt for Business Process Improvement through the Engineering School at the University of Texas, and a Professional in Human Resources Management.  Ted also holds certifications in Employment Law and ERISA Benefits/ COBRA Administration.  Ted has been described as a “dynamic, engaging, witty, uniquely qualified, straight-talking and result’s-oriented.”

IGNITE, the Jones County Young Professionals Group, is bringing you the opportunity to hear Ted speak with local Jones County business professionals and community members who wish to develop their leadership skills.  This is a great opportunity to learn and connect with other professional and leaders within the Jones county region.  Ignite would like to encourage you to come out and attend this event.

Please RSVP Rick Meyer by February 8^th at rick.meyer.rnok@statefarm.com

Mark your calendars for Ignite’s next professional development event, October 19th at 6:30 p.m. at the Monticello Pizza Ranch. Ignite is hosting a workshop on how to purchase a home. The speakers will consist of lawyers, bankers, abstracters, and realtors. Whether you are a first time home buyer or an old pro, you don’t want to miss this. If you are a member of Ignite, the event is free, but if you are a non-member the cost is $5.00.

Title: Social Media Seminar
Location: Monticello Renaissance Center
RSVP: Click here
Description: Learn how social media can be used to help market your business or organization.

Wednesday, July 28th at Noon at the Monticello Renaissance Center. Lunch will be served for $5. Please RSVP to Rick Meyer by July 26 at rick@rickmeyerinsurance.com

Today’s speaker is Jeff McEachron a Senior Vice President and Director, Internet Operations at Henry Russell Bruce. Among many other things, Jeff is responsible for all Interactive, Web, email marketing, Web design, social media, optimization and online strategies and executions. He spearheads everything related to online and non-traditional media. He is a Web strategist and programmer with a unique understanding of multiple technologies and how to apply and integrate them for the benefit of clients. Jeff has a unique background and relevant experience. He graduated number one in Air Force Leadership School and served as a Strategic Management Advisor and Strategic Planning Consultant for the United States Air Force, CEO of an Inc 5000 manufacturing company, and Founder/President of both a Web development firm and the Internet Marketing Group. Jeff is Google AdWords and Google Analytics certified and has devoted several years of his life to understanding the most effective ways to build and optimize Web sites and implement social media.

For more information about Henry Russell Bruce, visit http://www.hrb-ideas.com.
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