Alliance of Chief Executives Launches New CEO Summit Program.Business Editors WALNUT CREEK Walnut Creek, residential city (1990 pop. 60,569), Contra Costa co., W Calif., in the San Francisco Bay area; inc. 1914. It is the trade and shipping center of an extensive agricultural area where walnuts are among the major product. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2004 Business Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Innovators Scheduled to Address Alliance Membership at Monthly Gatherings Throughout 2004 As part of its ongoing commitment to provide Bay Area chief executives with new opportunities to foster personal and professional growth, the Alliance of Chief Executives will launch a new CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Summit program next month to include presentations by recognized business experts. The presentations are part of the Alliance's newly structured meeting program that allows members to build greater relationships and have more access to other executives in Northern California Northern California, sometimes referred to as NorCal, is the northern portion of the U.S. state of California. The region contains the San Francisco Bay Area, the state capital, Sacramento; as well as the substantial natural beauty of the redwood forests, the northern , as well as hear from top influencers who are shaping the nation's business strategies. The first Summit will feature Chief Economist The Chief Economist is a single position job class having primary responsibility for the development, coordination, and production of economic and financial analysis. It is distinguished from the other economist positions by the broader scope of responsibility encompassing the for SDR See software defined radio. Capital Dr. Robert Heller Robert Heller, also Joseph Heller, (born William Henry Palmer, 1826-1878), was a British magician, mentalist, and musician. The year of his birth is the subject of some speculation; some sources list it as 1829 while others claim 1830. , who was former President of VISA and former administrative governor with the Federal Reserve. The Summit will be held March 12 at the San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden Hyatt Regency Embarcadero. Dr. Heller will discuss the current economic climate and assess how various elements like the war in Iraq and the upcoming elections will impact the economy in the future. Dr. Heller will also participate in a private roundtable discussion with members. "We have some of the world's greatest business minds right here in the Bay Area," said Bart Penfold, president of The Alliance of Chief Executives. "These CEO Summit presentations are designed to mine that expertise and stimulate new ideas "New Ideas" is the debut single by Scottish New Wave/Indie Rock act The Dykeenies. It was first released as a Double A-side with "Will It Happen Tonight?" on July 17, 2006. The band also recorded a video for the track. among our members. We believe these dynamic speakers will not give perspective to a challenging economic climate, but help spark innovative approaches to our members' businesses." Other speakers scheduled to present at Alliance CEO Summit events this year include: -- Ken Dychtwald, founder of AgeWave and a recognized expert on the demographics of aging, will address how the aging population will affect business as well as our lives. Mr. Dychtwald is scheduled to speak March 19th at the Oakland Hilton. -- Terry Pearce, author of "Leading Out Loud -- the Authentic Speaker, the Credible Leader" and founder and president of Leadership Communications Communication in HS&E Leadership Successful Health, Safety, and Environmental (HS&E) leadership depends largely on the leader’s ability to engage the workforce in activities that result in positive change. , will discuss strategies that motivate people to commitment rather than compliance. This will take place April 9th at the Bankers Club in San Francisco. -- Peter Schwartz, founder of Global Business Network and author of "The art of the Long View, The Long Boom, and Inevitable Surprises: Thinking Ahead in a Time of Turbulence", will address the Alliance on scenario strategies and long-range planning April 23rd at the Oakland Hilton. -- Geoffrey Moore, author of "Crossing the Chasm" and "Inside the Tornado" and founder of The Chasm Group, will address the members May 7th at the Hayes Mansion The Hayes Mansion is a building in San Jose, California, USA. It was originally constructed as a mansion and now holds a conference center and two restaurants. The building has been referred to as one of the finest examples of late 19th-century architecture in the Santa Clara in San Jose San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. . -- Phil Marineau, CEO of Levi Strauss
Levi Strauss, born Löb Strauß , will speak on leadership strategies in a global market on May 14th at the Bankers Club in San Francisco. In addition to the CEO Summit presentations, Alliance members will gather in roundtable discussions to review topics of concern to their businesses. There are also close-door sessions where members can share more intimate business problems in absolute confidence and interact with other professionals, tapping their experience and expertise to address real-world business challenges. "Corporate leaders struggle with difficult professional and personal decisions every day, and they often don't have peers available who understand these challenges," Penfold said. "The Alliance provides a confidential environment where members give honest feedback. Our goal is to nurture epiphanies that promote professional and personal growth." For more information about joining the Alliance of Chief Executives, visit them online at www.allianceofceos.com. About The Alliance of Chief Executives The Alliance of Chief Executives is an exclusive Northern California-based leadership organization whose interactive forums enable chief business executives to initiate the changes they seek in their businesses and their approaches to leadership. The Alliance fosters peer-to-peer exchanges where hundreds of experienced and diverse executives collectively share their vision, review their business and management problems, and discuss creative solutions. Founded in 1996, the Alliance has a membership of more than chief executives from public and private companies in various industries including technology, manufacturing, advertising and public relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most , biotechnology, electronics, financial services, legal, retail, and food and beverage F&B is a common abbreviation in the United States and Commonwealth countries, including Hong Kong. F&B is typically the widely accepted abbreviation for "Food and Beverage," which is the sector/industry that specializes in the conceptualization, the making of, and delivery of foods. . The Alliance has been named as one of the "Fastest Growing Companies" in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times and one of the "Top 50 Fastest Growing Private Companies" by the East Bay Business Times -- proof of its value and success in the business community. For more information, contact The Alliance of Chief Executives, 2121 N. California Blvd., Suite 290, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, Phone: 925-974-3555, FAX: 925-974-3556; www.allianceofceos.com. If you are a business executive or reporter and would like to attend any of these events, please call Tom Woolf, Allison & Partners, 415-277-4923, tom@allisonpr.com. |
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