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Keynote Speakers
Breakout Session Speakers
Breakout Session 1: 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Daniel Wiersma, Regional Air Alliance of West Michigan: "Airport Alliance: What is it?"
Janet Korn, Experience Grand Rapids: "Beer Tourism"
Matt White, Domino's Pizza: "Resume Preparation from an Employer's Perspective"
Kim Rangel, Experience Grand Rapids: "Popular Trends in Events & Conventions
and The Secret Jobs You Wish You Knew About"
Andy O'Riley, WFGR 98.7: "On The Air with Andy O'Riley" Radio Marketing
Lynn Janson, Hastings Country Club: "A Day in the Life of a Golf Professional"
Breakout Session 2: 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Trevor Tkach, National Cherry Festival: "Festival Management 101"
Jane E. Lovett, Peaches Bed & Breakfast: "A Day in the Life of a Bed & Breakfast Owner" (Please bring questions!)
Tony Noto, Noto's Old World Italian Dining: "Family Business & The Art of Fine Dining"
Matt White, Domino's Pizza: "Resume Preparation from an Employer's Perspective"
Werner Absenger, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel- Cygnus 27: "Stress Management for Hospitality Employees"
Duane Zuber, GZG Hospitality; Scott Rood, Assistant Chair, GVSU HTM Department: "So You Want to Own a Franchise?"-Panel Discussion (Please bring questions!)
Breakout Session 3: 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Cindy Brown, Hello West Michigan: "Dinner Etiquette"
Hilary Mayes, National Kidney Foundation of Michigan: "Party With a Purpose: Non-Profit Events"
Rich Meyers, Grand Rapids Griffins: "A Day in the Life of a Sports Manager"
Jill Childs, I.Candy Artwork: "Event Decor"
Laura Caprara, Stellafly: "#GetItTrending"-Social Media
Noddea Skidmore, ArtPrize: "Today Counts for Tomorrow"
Daniel Wiersma, Regional Air Alliance of West Michigan: "Airport Alliance: What is it?"
Janet Korn, Experience Grand Rapids: "Beer Tourism"
Matt White, Domino's Pizza: "Resume Preparation from an Employer's Perspective"
Kim Rangel, Experience Grand Rapids: "Popular Trends in Events & Conventions
and The Secret Jobs You Wish You Knew About"
Andy O'Riley, WFGR 98.7: "On The Air with Andy O'Riley" Radio Marketing
Lynn Janson, Hastings Country Club: "A Day in the Life of a Golf Professional"
Breakout Session 2: 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Trevor Tkach, National Cherry Festival: "Festival Management 101"
Jane E. Lovett, Peaches Bed & Breakfast: "A Day in the Life of a Bed & Breakfast Owner" (Please bring questions!)
Tony Noto, Noto's Old World Italian Dining: "Family Business & The Art of Fine Dining"
Matt White, Domino's Pizza: "Resume Preparation from an Employer's Perspective"
Werner Absenger, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel- Cygnus 27: "Stress Management for Hospitality Employees"
Duane Zuber, GZG Hospitality; Scott Rood, Assistant Chair, GVSU HTM Department: "So You Want to Own a Franchise?"-Panel Discussion (Please bring questions!)
Breakout Session 3: 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Cindy Brown, Hello West Michigan: "Dinner Etiquette"
Hilary Mayes, National Kidney Foundation of Michigan: "Party With a Purpose: Non-Profit Events"
Rich Meyers, Grand Rapids Griffins: "A Day in the Life of a Sports Manager"
Jill Childs, I.Candy Artwork: "Event Decor"
Laura Caprara, Stellafly: "#GetItTrending"-Social Media
Noddea Skidmore, ArtPrize: "Today Counts for Tomorrow"
*All speakers subject to change.