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9/19/2019 |
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Fall 2019 NWA Summit Kicks Off September 26 Featuring Donnie Smith, Former CEO of Tyson Foods |
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The Fall 2019 season of the NWA Summit Business Persons’ Luncheon will engage business leaders from all over Northwest Arkansas. Guest speakers will address topics such as: regional/state growth and development, business development and more. The Summit is held on Thursdays at Cross Church Pinnacle Hills, from 11:50 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. Thursday, September 26, the Summit Fall kick-off features guest speaker Donnie Smith, Former CEO, Tyson Foods, Inc. Smith’s passion for leadership has been the hallmark of his 36-year career in the food business. As president and CEO of Tyson Foods from 2009 to 2016, he led the company to focus on feeding the world great, affordable food, while also making a positive difference in people’s lives. Under his leadership, Tyson Foods achieved four straight years of record profits, multiplying stock value six times in seven years. He now serves as a consultant for Tyson Foods, while also focusing on his continued work to feed the world. Additional Fall 2019 Summit guest speakers: OCTOBER 3 Marcy Doderer President & CEO, Arkansas Children's Hospital OCTOBER 10 Stephanie Orman Mayor, City of Bentonville OCTOBER 17 Nick Floyd Senior Pastor, Cross Church OCTOBER 24 William Vanderbloemen President & CEO, Vanderbloemen Search Group OCTOBER 31 Art VanWingerden CEO, Metrolina Greenhouses NOVEMBER 7 (Honoring Veterans) Keith McDaniel Blackhawk Helicopter Pilot & Secondary Dean, Shiloh Christian School NOVEMBER 14 Jason Jackson Sr. Director, Walmart Global Emergency Mgmt. NOVEMBER 21 Dee Ann Turner Retired Chick-fil-A Executive and Life Coach DECEMBER 5 Annual Christmas Summit Interested in purchasing a season table? Contact Anita Eggman at (479) 271-7799 or email anitae@crosschurch.com. Business luncheon tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at nwasummit.com.
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