2024 Summit | April 25, 2024

11:30-6:00 PM

Join us for our 2024 CONNECT Summit! The vision for this event stemmed from a desire to enhance networking opportunities and provide valuable resources for leaders in our community and neighboring smaller towns. This year's Summit offers a blend of professional and personal development, networking opportunities, and engaging social meetups. Designed for leaders looking to learn, grow, and connect with others, this event presents a unique chance to invest in your personal and professional development. By participating, you not only broaden your knowledge and skills but also gain fresh inspiration to bring back to your business.

Igniting Inspiration in Just Half a Day!

This year, we are excited to announce a revamped single-day format starting with lunch and four engaging keynote speakers at the District Event Center. Cap off the day with a fun-filled happy hour following the final presentation.

Tickets

Secure your spot with individual tickets at $40 each, which includes lunch and a complimentary drink ticket for the social hour. Don't miss out, grab your tickets exclusively through Eventbrite (linked below).

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Schedule

11:45 AM: Lunch and Welcome

12:45 PM: CONNECT Intro

1:00 PM: Dan Kuester

2:00 PM: Josh Moenning

3:00 PM: Tammy Day

4:00 PM: Larry Guenther

5:00 PM: Happy Hour

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“This was one of the best decisions I ever made! You won't regret it.”

Lori Greene, Marketing Director at Company

Speaker Line Up

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Tammy Day

For the past twenty years, Tammy Day has helped businesses, organizations, and individuals do more good by connecting people, ideas, and community assets. As an owner of Daycos, Inc., one of a handful of Nebraska B Corps, she knows how to balance profit with purpose and use business as a force for good. A published author inReclaiming WE: Twenty Everyday Acts to Strengthen the Common Good and Defend Democracy (April 2021) and of Philanthropy for All: A Practical Guide to Doing More Good (November 2023), Tammy continues to share her expertise as a mentor, speaker, writer, and trainer.

She lives and works in Johnny Carson’s hometown of Norfolk (pronounced Nor-fork), Nebraska, with her husband Brandon. 

Dan Kuester

Dan Kuester

Dan is currently working as the Director of Service Excellence at
Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk. He is a skilled speaker
and has given many seminars at the local, state, and national
levels concerning several important topics such as leadership,
stress management, customer service and effectively dealing with
change in an organization to name just a few.  His explosive
personality and many years of experience in all levels of
leadership makes his presentations powerful, educational, and
very entertaining.

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Larry Guenther

Mr. Guenther is currently the Nebraska Market Executive for JPMorgan Chase. He is responsible for delivering the global resources of JPMorgan Chase to Nebraska and established the firm’s first Commercial Banking Office in Nebraska in 2017. During his 32 years in banking, Mr. Guenther has been involved with a variety of financings and M&A transactions across a broad array of industries throughout the Midwest.  He graduated from Wayne State College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and also completed his MBA in Finance at the University of Nebraska – Omaha.

Throughout his career in commercial banking, Mr. Guenther has always placed a high priority on community service. He currently sits on the State Board of CHAD (Community Health Agencies Drive) and the State Board for the Alzheimer’s Association, where he has served as Board Chair for both the Omaha and Central Illinois chapters. Mr. Guenther also sits on the Board of the Nebraska Chapter of Financial Executives International and is a member of ACG-Nebraska. He is a longtime member of Rotary International and remains on the finance committee for St. Charles Borromeo Church.

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Josh Moenning

Mayor, Norfolk, NE. 

Sponsorship Information

Elevate your team's potential and support their professional growth by becoming a Sponsor for the 2024 CONNECT Summit. 

With just a $300 investment, you'll not only secure 4 attendance tickets but also unlock a world of opportunities for your team. Enjoy the added benefit of complimentary marketing exposure leading up to the event on our social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. On average, we have 150+ attendees during our Summit events, giving you the chance to grow your audience exponentially. 

During breaks and lunch, your logo will be displayed in a slide show, capturing the essence of your support and dedication to fostering growth and innovation. Be a part of the exclusive showcase that highlights the success and impact of past events, and join us in shaping the future of professional development.

2024 Sponsor Options:

  • $300 –  with 4 attendance tickets
    • Free marketing up to the show (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
    • During lunch, and in between speakers, we will have a running slide show of the sponsors and then show pictures of past events

Become a 2024 Sponsor