Experience the convergence of the Madison AND Milwaukee chapters of NACE in collectively welcoming TWO POWERHOUSE SPEAKERS this April. 

It is with the power of NACE that we could bring together this terrific program, demonstrating not only collaboration between chapters but also cross-country connections.

This once-in-a-lifetime program will provide you with the tools you need to level up your position in the catering and events industry.  Check out what these two amazing speakers have in store for us:

Meghan Ely, CWIP

Dazzle with Surprise & Delight in the Event Industry

Want to make a lasting impression with clients, colleagues, and prospects alike? It's time to embrace "surprise and delight", a strategy that originated in the marketing world and is taking root in the event industry. It is a favorite among those looking to make a truly memorable impression.

You will learn:

• How Fortune 500 companies improve customer acquisition and retention
• When to implement it, from meetings with prospects to off-season surprises
• How "surprise and delight" fit in a fast-paced world, with a busy workflow

Renee Dalo

The Power of Language and How It Can Transform Your Business

Have you ever stopped to think about how your language can affect your business? As industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners, our brains are ingrained with a type of language that’s often apologetic, limited, and minimizing when it comes to our titles and abilities. When we consider the way that we talk about the role we play in our business, ‘wedding planner’ or ‘photographer’ is used in place of ‘CEO’ or ‘owner’. You may even find yourself overusing the word ‘sorry’ in your everyday communication, or even creating excuses for situations that don’t warrant them. Join Renee Dalo as she discusses taking back the power of confidence in your language, and how you can change the trajectory of your career by doing so.

You will learn:

• Identifying ‘limiting language’ phrases and learning how to adjust your communication.
• How to get comfortable with saying ‘no’.
• Ways that you can elevate your business with confidence, self-assured language.
• Setting clear goals for yourself and your business, and taking steps to reclaim your time.

Bonus Keynote from Renee: Leader of the Pack: Cultivating Confidence & Leading with Intention

Now more than ever, we need strong Leadership, but what does that mean in these times? Old, outdated models of Leadership put forth actions that are...well, old-fashioned. Images of stressed-out leadership, screaming commands at their underlings...that's not the way forward. How can we all, in our own way, be the Leaders we need at this moment?

You will learn

• What the new paradigm of modern leadership is
• How to develop your own leadership style, even if you don't consider yourself a leader
• The dos and don’ts to create a team that will be loyal and productive under your leadership
• How to practice leadership in your business and life
• Tips and lifehacks to practice confidence and inspire others around you to do the same.

Timeline

12pm: Arrival + lunch
12:30-2 PM: Meghan Ely: Dazzle with Surprise & Delight in the Event Industry
2 PM-2:30 PM: Coffee and sweets
2:30-4:30 PM: Renee Dalo: The Power of Language and How It Can Transform Your Business
4:30-5:30 PM: Cocktail hour and networking
5:30-7 PM: Dinner and Evening keynote by Renee Dalo: Leader of the Pack: Cultivating Confidence & Leading with Intention

Cost: 

Cost for NACE Members: $50.00 for the two afternoon programs or the evening program, or just $90 for the full day!

Cost for non-NACE Members: $70.00 for the two afternoon programs or the evening program,  or $120 for the full day

Registration Deadline: 11:59 pm on Wednesday, April 20th.