Wednesday, October 3
7:00 am
Inc. 500|5000 Golf Tournament
Start the Inc. 500|5000 conference off in full swing with an exciting golf tournament at the prestigious Wildfire Golf Club. The club features two picturesque 18-hole courses designed by two of golf’s greatest legends–Arnold Palmer and Nick Faldo. Voted by Golfweek Magazine as one of the “Best Courses You Can Play” and “America’s Top Golf Courses” by Zagat, don’t the chance to experience for yourself what everyone else is talking about. Participation is limited. Fee of $300 per player.
9:00 am
The Inc. 5000 Motorcycle Ride
Enjoy an inspiring day of networking and spectacular sightseeing as you travel by motorcycle with fellow Inc 5000 CEOs and team members. Hosted by Bob LaPointe, the president of Inc. A delicious box lunch as well as refreshing beverages will be served along the way. Participants will return to the hotel at approximately 4:30 p.m. Open to licensed riders only, please. Additional fees and insurance are required and must be paid in advance. There will be no onsite signup available.
MORE Information to be announced
11:30 am
Inc. Day of Service: Inc. Military Entrepreneurs Mentoring Fair
Join us as we host our annual mentoring fair designed uniquely for service personnel—active and veteran—as well as military spouses. Business leaders and industry experts attending the conference are welcome to participate as mentors for the day, to share experiences with and provide insight to servicemen and -women on how to start, build, or expand a successful business. Besides a networking lunch and one-on-one mentoring sessions, partake in an exclusive workshop led by Simon Sinek, best-selling author of Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action. The event closes with a special keynote featuring beloved Inc. columnist and serial entrepreneur Norm Brodsky. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.
Speakers:
Norm Brodsky, founder, CitiStorage; partner, Black Gold Suites; columnist, Inc.; co-author, The Knack: How Street-Smart Entrepreneurs Learn to Handle Whatever Comes Up
Simon Sinek, author, Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
1:00 pm
Registration Opens
6:00 pm
Inc. 500|5000 Welcome Reception
Grab a bite, enjoy a cocktail, and mingle with colleagues and hundreds of your peers during this fun and casual soiree. See you there!
Thursday, October 4
7:30 am
Registration Opens
7:30 am
Continental breakfast in the Inc. Marketplace
8:30 am
Welcome from the Editor
Eric Schurenberg, editor-in-chief, Inc.
10:15 am
Inc. Marketplace break and book signing
Chip and Dan Heath; Simon Sinek
12:45 pm
Dessert and book signing in the Marketplace
Chip and Dan Heath
2:30 pm
Marketplace break and book signing
7:00 pm
Conference Party
Friday, October 5
8:00 am
Registration and continental breakfast
1:25 pm
Dessert and Book signing in the Marketplace
6:00 pm
Champagne Reception
The festivities commence with a lovely champagne reception in honor of our awardees. Come dressed in your finest attire for an evening of celebratory splendor.
6:45 pm
Inc. 500|5000 Black-Tie Gala & Awards Ceremony
Feast on a four-course gourmet meal as the evening continues in celebration of this year’s Inc. 500|5000 companies. The program will include presentations highlighting the awardees, including the top company, as well as congratulatory remarks. A representative from each honored company will accept an award. A live band and dancing will follow.
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Hosts:
Norm Brodsky, founder, CitiStorage; partner, Black Gold Suites; columnist, Inc.; co-author, The Knack: How Street-Smart Entrepreneurs Learn to Handle Whatever Comes Up
Eric Schurenberg, editor-in-chief, Inc.
Opening Remarks: Bob LaPointe, president, Inc.
