EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT SERIES
One of the most successful means for improving management and leadership skills is bringing minority business owners and key employees together with corporate executives in the Executive Development Series (EDS).
At these informal luncheon meetings, participants have the opportunity to interact with CEOs, corporate leaders and successful entrepreneurs who are willing to share their experiences and expertise on leadership and management approaches that work.
Registration Information:
Attendance is limited to entrepreneurs of color.
Series Fee: $35 per session (per attendee)
Attendance is limited to 25 entrepreneurs of color per luncheon.
11:00 -11:30 a.m. networking and 11:30am start and ends around 1:00 p.m. (unless noted otherwise.)
Registration confirmation and information on meeting location and directions will be sent via e-mail prior to each luncheon.
Please note that we are unable to accept reservations without payment; no refunds or credits will be given.
2011 Speakers
Ken Powell, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
General Mills
Glen Taylor, Chairman and CEO
Taylor Corporation
David Mortenson, Executive Vice President
Mortenson Construction
Keith Wyche, President and Chief Executive Officer
Cub Foods
Elizabeth Bastoni, Executive Vice President, Human Resources
Carlson
2010 Speakers
Bruce Engelsma, Chairman & CEO
Kraus-Anderson Companies, Inc.
John Stout, Vice President and Shareholder
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
James T. Prokopanko, President and Chief Executive Officer
The Mosaic Company
James Prunty, Regional President
Wells Fargo
2009 Speakers
Douglas Baker, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO
Ecolab, Inc
Richard Copeland, CEO Copeland Trucking and Chairman of
Thor Construction
Andy Bassette, Executive VP/Chief Administrative Officer
Travelers Companies
Ken Powell, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
General Mills
Mary K. Brainerd, President and Chief Executive Officer
HealthPartners