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Growth Begins at the End of Your Comfort Zone
Presented by: Coach Ken Carter
The inspiration for the popular movie “Coach Carter,” Ken Carter is a successful author, speaker and philanthropist who continues his message of teamwork, accountability, integrity, and leadership.
As one of the most highly sought after “success speakers” and businessmen, Ken has spoken to over a million people and has done more than 5,000 presentations all over the globe. Ken firmly believes “greatness is defined by the service you give to others.”
During his keynote address, Coach Carter will dive into the important steps needed to be win in today’s world. Drawing on his influential years as a coach, and the impact he had on and off the court and in the business world, Carter will bring hard-hitting advice about accountability, integrity, teamwork and leadership to succeed both on and off the court.
Get ready to experience this dynamo center stage and learn impactful takeaways you can use immediately.
Plan to hear Coach Ken Carter deliver his keynote address on Thursday, Oct. 26.
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Piercing Through the Noise
Presented by: Connor Lokar
There is an extraordinary amount of noise concerning the status of the economy today and what the future will look like. Economist Connor Lokar of ITR Economics—back by popular demand—will present a dispassionate look at the trends that define the economy and make predictions about the future through 2025, pinpointing how changing conditions will impact attendees.
On Friday, Oct. 27, Lokar will delve into the construction industry statistics to determine what phase of the business cycle it is in and what factors will impact p-h-c businesses moving forward. You’ll learn which industries/markets are faring better than others to potentially mitigate the impact of business cycle decline.
This crowd favorite also will cover ITR’s assessment of labor costs and labor availability through 2025, sharing how these will have a prolonged impact on how we do business and what capital expenditures can help ameliorate the pressures.
Tapping into ITR’s data and expertise, Lokar will drill down to how global expansion, higher labor costs and other factors will impact the price of raw materials and finished goods, as well as upward pricing pressure. While the rate of inflation will recede as the economy weakens, you will learn why it will not be gone. Management objectives consistent with ITR’s forecasts for inflation and interest rates will provide actionable takeaways for attendees.
Attendees will leave the conference with the confidence that comes from an accurate, proven, analytical approach to the economy. This entertaining, engaging experience will provide attendees with clear direction regarding what will be and what must be done in order to maximize revenue and profit growth.
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