Events 2017

Luncheon – January 13, 2017 - Alfred Tuchfarber

Topic: How will the election affect Business
Speaker: Alfred J. Tuchfarber PhD

Professor Tuchfarber will walk us through the recent election season starting with a description of the political environment going into the process and proceeding through to the results. Al Tuchfarber is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at UC having retired in 2009 after a 39 year career at the university as an administrator, researcher and teacher. He is a well published expert on American politics and political polling.

For many decades he has been very active in civic and political affairs in Greater Cincinnati and the state of Ohio. He has consulted with hundreds of organizations and served on scores of boards, commissions and committees. He is a campaign strategist and expert with themes and messaging.

Luncheon – February 10, 2017 - Jeff Nischwitz

Topic: Unleasing Your Whole Other Level
Speaker: Jeff Nischwitz, Chief Story Debunker, The Nischwitz Group

Recently called the “Wayne Dyer of business,” Jeff Nischwitz is a force of nature and is waking up business and association audiences across the country with his messages about conscious leadership, a new way of being (personally and professionally), and his courageous injection of authenticity, vulnerability and intimate relationships into the business world. Big in stature and bigger in heart, Jeff Nischwitz is leading audiences on a magical journey of self awareness and discovery that is transforming organizations, leaders, teams, and people! Jeff is the President of The Nischwitz Group (www.nischwitzgroup.com), a speaking and coaching firm that transforms leaders, organizations, teams and people … one truth at a time. Jeff is the author of three books, including his recently published Arrows of Truth: Simple Shifts for Personal Transformation, your companion on your journey of life and leadership.

 Known as a Facilitator of Truth, Jeff Nischwitz will be speaking to us on February 10th on Unleashing Your Whole Other Level. Everyone has it inside them – that whole other level of performance, effort and impact. While everyone has it, precious few tap into it and unleash it into their business, their relationships and their life. And your whole other level is what it takes to change things – to make the impact everyone desires, both personally and professionally. Jeff shares his unique perspectives and insights on tapping into your whole other level so that you can achieve for yourself and others the type of impact that everyone desires. Jeff opens the door to shifts in clarity, choices and commitments that will inspire any audience to engage and execute at exponential levels. Remove the limiting thinking that keeps you living, leading and achieving within your “limits” and embrace the limitless potential within you. Get ready to tap into YOUR whole other level.

Luncheon – March 10, 2017 - Tae Dempsey

Topic: Cyber Security
Speaker: Tae Dempsey, FBI Special Agent

Our speaker, FBI Special Agent, Tae Dempsey, will discuss many of the threat actors and cyber
attack techniques that are being carried out today such as business email
compromise and ransomware. The discussion will include law enforcement’s
role, specifically the FBI, when a cyber attack happens and how companies
can be better prepared moving forward.

Prior to joining the FBI, Tae was a security and privacy services consultant for a Big Four firm and an information security officer and Vice President for a global financial services institution.

Luncheon – April 7, 2017 - Charles Cohon

Join us to hear MANA’s CEO,  Charles Cohon, speak to us.

The Quick and The Dead

 “2017 is going to be a fantastic year for reps, and a terrible year for reps,” says Manufacturers’ Agents National Association CEO Charles Cohon.

 “Why? Because as I speak with manufacturers and with reps, the one consistent message I hear is that manufacturers are scrutinizing their reps more closely now than ever before.”

 “If your rep firm is ‘Best of Class’ in your industry, 2017 is going to be a fantastic year, because some of you will find that manufacturers are going to be lined up at your door trying to offer you their lines. But if your rep firm is more of an average performer than a standout, 2017 is the year when some of your principals are going to start to wonder if there is a superstar rep firm in your territory they could hire to replace you.”

Luncheon – May 12, 2017 - Dave Decker

Topic: Understanding your customer’s experience
Speaker: Dave Decker, MBA, Carew International

Join us on May 12 to hear Dave Decker speak on ‘Understanding your customer’s experience’. His presentation will help you better understand your customers. And, he will help us focus on ensuring how to create and leverage great connections and ideas – for our customer’s benefit (and ours too).

Dave Decker is a partner with Carew International, headquartered in Cincinnati. Carew has served clients globally for 40 years and specializes in training and development for sales professionals, customer service teams and company leadership. Dave works with a broad range of clients and is passionate about helping companies and individuals systematically sell and succeed in serving clients distinctively – and profitably.

Summer Meeting – July 25, 2017 - Tour of The Manufactory in Sharonville


Workshop – October 13, 2017 - Steve Turner

Inbound Marketing and Social Media Workshop presented by Steve Turner of Turner Time Management 

How to keep you and your company top of mind with your customers and prospects to increase sales.

How can the right content, shared through social media vehicles like LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter specifically benefit your business? Have you wondered whether you can grow your business in part by engaging customers and prospects online with an eNewsletter service or polls/surveys? Would you like to network quicker with others in your industry and maximize your marketing presence? Let Steve Turner share with you some social media ‘secrets’:

As an MAC exclusive, Steve will provide a free 30 minute social media assessment for those interested (session participants only) as well as an additional special offer for a full digital/social media consultation for you and/or your organization.

With a background in technology and nearly 30 years of business experience, Steve has shared during the last nine years, technology and time management tools, techniques and tips with thousands of professionals across the country. His speaking, training and coaching has helped many organizations increase the productivity of their employees. Steve has significant experience with working with independent sales and marketing agencies.

His proven ability to leverage technology (including desktops, laptops and mobile devices) is of great value to anyone in need of greater sales and/or productivity results. TurnerTime℠ is time management tools, techniques and tips to effectively manage emails, tasks and projects. Visit www.GetTurnerTime.com for more about our time-saving and sales-increasing strategies.

Luncheon – November 10, 2017 - Sean Balnes

Topic:  AeroHUB, a new local economic initiative

Sean Balnes, Founder, CEO and President of Red Tiger Investments, will discuss a new local economic initiative.  Did you know there is a plan underway to create an advanced manufacturing and aerospace accelerator in our region?  Known as AeroHUB, this accelerator is designed to strategically place highly skilled designers, engineers, manufacturers, researchers and educators in close proximity, allowing collaboration in design development and manufacturing systems.

The State of Ohio makes a $10 billion annual investment in aerospace R&D.   The Southwest Ohio Aerospace Region (SOAR) has over 400 aerospace companies within the Cincinnati-Dayton corridor.   Come hear how the Aerohub initiative can benefit you and your principals.

Luncheon – December 8, 2017 - Molly Wellman

Join us for our annual holiday party to hear an entertaining program from Molly Wellman, voted best mixologist/bartender in Cincinnati.

 Molly Wellman is a self taught mixologist in Cincinnati. She has immersed herself in the knowledge of classic cocktails and fine spirits; studying the history and proper preparation of classic cocktails from books mainly . Cocktails invented in the 1700′s to the 1950′s. She uses classic cocktails as a base for creating new and innovative drinks containing simple syrups, bitters, liquors and fresh juices she makes herself.

Molly is honored to have been able to work at many popular, restaurants and bars throughout Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.  She is now co-owner of Japp’s Since 1879, Neons Unplugged,and Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar.  Molly was recently featured in Cincinnati Magazine, Cincinnati Enquirer, Metro Mix, and Cincy Chic, as well as many well-read blogs.  She was currently voted best mixologist/bartender for CityBeat magazine for 2010 2011,2012,2013, and 2014.  Molly was born and raised in Cincinnati. After 12 years in San Francisco, she returned to her beloved hometown to be closer to her family. Molly is the author of “Handcrafted Cocktails.”

 Molly will talk to us about her path to success as a cocktologist as well as her entrepreneurial success in Cincinnati.

 Be sure to invite your spouse, office personnel and customers to attend for what promises to be an interesting as well as entertaining program!