STRENGTHENING BUSINESSES THROUGH MILITARY CONNECTIONS
MADISON, WI
We are excited to announce this year's conference location!
Welcome to the vibrant city of Madison, Wisconsin, where innovation meets tradition, and the energy of progress is palpable in every corner.
Our 2024 conference location at the Sheraton Madison promises an experience that blends modern elegance with Midwestern charm. From the moment you step through the doors, you'll be swept away by the impeccable service, state-of-the-art facilities, and a warm ambiance that sets the stage for unforgettable moments of collaboration and discovery.
Join us for the 2024 conference and be prepared to ignite your imagination, forge meaningful connections, and chart the course for a future filled with endless possibilities.
Speaker Series
BEN ORTIZ - FISERV
Harnessing Military Excellence: Strengthening Business through Strategic Military Connections
In this presentation, Ben Ortiz will explore the vital role military experience and connections play in enhancing business operations and growth. Drawing from his distinguished 27-year career in wireless technology and extensive involvement in talent management, Ben will highlight strategies to unlock the potential of military-connected talent within your organization.
Attendees will gain insights into leveraging military discipline, leadership, and strategic thinking to foster innovation and drive business success. This session aims to provide practical approaches and real-world examples to forge stronger business ties and create mutually beneficial partnerships within the military community.
BRIAN ZIELINSKI & YVONNE PETERSON - SHAPECONNECT
Benchmarking Your Business Performance to Capitalize on Emerging Trends & Opportunities
Help us understand how your business is performing and gain strategic guidance for the year ahead! Business Performance Benchmarking is an invaluable tool for companies that aim to identify and address their key challenges in today’s rapidly changing environment. This process promotes a deeper understanding of your business by offering a detailed report that evaluates performance in relation to other comparable businesses.
The insights can assist you in defining your strategy based on current trends and recommend solutions and partners, optimize your operations and accelerate growth.
If you’re experiencing persistent challenges, we invite you to go through our new AI-powered benchmarking tool, LiNK, and attend this session with ShapeConnect to understand what’s impacting businesses and how you can adapt to be successful.
Our facilitators will help evaluate your benchmarking results and discuss key trends. Join us for this invaluable session to shape your success and exchange insights with business experts and leaders.
TRAVIS WEST - WEST & DUNN
Leveraging Your Experience and Relationships in the Legal World
In the military, we understood the power of strong relationships and teamwork. In his presentation, Travis West will explore how those same principles apply to success in the business world, particularly highlighting the legal implications.
The presentation will incorporate real-world examples of legal disputes that arose when business owners neglected to foster these crucial connections, demonstrating the importance of building and maintaining relationships for legal protection and business growth. Learn how to leverage your military experience to create a strong network that will safeguard your business and set you up for success.
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WVCC
Through a diverse network of members and community partners, we prioritize accelerating business growth. Acting as a matchmaker, we facilitate connections through support, strategic networking, collaboration, and educational workshops, ultimately uniting businesses to grow our community.
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