BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120427T163000Z DTEND:20120427T183000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Big Brainstorm Series - A Community Forum for Young Leaders DESCRIPTION:Be among the first in the city to learn the results of a national research project\, conducted in partnership with the TCU Neeley School of Business\, that reveals what young people (20-40) here and in other states think about living and working in Fort Worth. Come to the April 27 luncheon kickoff of the Big Brainstorm\, a collaborative event with Mayor Price’s Steer Fort Worth and Leadership Fort Worth\, designed to give Fort Worth's young residents the opportunity to identify\, prioritize and address issues of concern. After hearing the research findings\, keynote speaker Rebecca Ryan\, a recognized expert in helping communities and organizations prepare for next-generation issues in the workplace\, will discuss what she calls “Next Cities” or hotspots for the next-generation workforce. Later that afternoon\, we’ll announce the winners of the 20/20 Awards\, an award that recognizes Fort Worth companies that excel in attracting\, retaining and engaging young talent. See the nine finalist companies here.\nFriday\, April 27\, 201211:00 - 11:30 pm | Check-In11:30 - 1:15 pm | Luncheon and Program5:00 – 6:00 pm | 20/20 Awards Reception\n\n\nRebecca Ryan is a “human spark plug.”\n\nShe’s a former professional basketball player\, an Entrepreneur of the Year\, and leads the team that Richard Florida calls\, “One of the most reliable sources for leaders who want to attract and retain the next generation of creative workers.” Keynote Speaker\, Rebecca Ryan\nFounder\, Next Generation Consulting\nThe program is a collaborative effort between the following partners:\n\nLuncheon Sponsor\n\nMedia Sponsor\n\nResearch Funding Provided by\nAmon G. Carter Foundation\nBurnett Foundation\nSid Richardson Foundation X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Be among the first in the city to learn the results of a national research project\, conducted in partnership with the TCU Neeley School of Business\, that reveals what young people (20-40) here and in other states think about living and working in Fort Worth. Come to the April 27 luncheon kickoff of the Big Brainstorm\, a collaborative event with Mayor Price’s Steer Fort Worth and Leadership Fort Worth\, designed to give Fort Worth's young residents the opportunity to identify\, prioritize and address issues of concern.

After hearing the research findings\, keynote speaker Rebecca Ryan\, a recognized expert in helping communities and organizations prepare for next-generation issues in the workplace\, will discuss what she calls “Next Cities” or hotspots for the next-generation workforce.

Later that afternoon\, we’ll announce the winners of the 20/20 Awards\, an award that recognizes Fort Worth companies that excel in attracting\, retaining and engaging young talent. See the nine finalist companies here.

Friday\, April 27\, 2012

11:00 - 11:30 pm | Check-In

11:30 - 1:15 pm | Luncheon and Program

5:00 – 6:00 pm | 20/20 Awards Reception

Rebecca Ryan is a “human spark plug.”

She’s a former professional basketball player\, an Entrepreneur of the Year\, and leads the team that Richard Florida calls\, “One of the most reliable sources for leaders who want to attract and retain the next generation of creative workers.”
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Keynote Speaker\, Rebecca Ryan
Founder\, Next Generation Consulting

The program is a collaborative effort between the following partners:

Luncheon Sponsor

Media Sponsor

Research Funding Provided by
Amon G. Carter Foundation
Burnett Foundation
Sid Richardson Foundation
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