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SUMMARY:Uthiverse StartUp Madness Business Pitch Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Cheer on Northwest Indiana’s Student Innovators!\nThe Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest will host the inaugural Uthiverse StartUp Madness Business Pitch Tournament during a live event in the Fitness and Recreation Center Gym at the PNW Hammond campus on Saturday\, March 30 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. \nThirty-two teams will be selected from regional applicants to compete live in the bracket-style pitch tournament for a chance to win $2\,500 in seed money for their business. \nTournament Application \n\nStartUp Madness is an innovative\, pitch competition designed to give high school students participating in a diversity of entrepreneurship programs an opportunity to win $2500 in seed money. This seed funding can be used to improve their business idea\, develop a prototype\, create a minimum viable product (MVP)\, implement a marketing strategy\, or fund some other activity that helps them launch their venture. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/event/uthiverse-startup-madness-business-pitch-tournament/
LOCATION:PNW Hammond\, Fitness and Recreation Center (FRC)\, 2320 173rd St.\, Hammond\, IN\, 46323\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Lead: Youth Innovation with Don Wettrick
DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneurship is a key skillset for the future. It is not just good enough that anyone can be an innovator. At some point we have to engage with people and develop their skills. \nThis month’s guest is working with high school students across the state of Indiana\, presenting them with opportunities to explore entrepreneurship as a way to prepare them for an uncertain future. Not everyone has to be an entrepreneur\, but everyone will need to be able to think like one. \nRegister to Attend \nAbout the Speaker\nDon Wettrick is the President and founder of STARTedUP\, a nonprofit that provides entrepreneurial events\, training\, and seed funding for young entrepreneurs. STARTedUP also supports Innovate WithIN\, a state wide pitch competition in Indiana. Wettrick is also a podcast host for STARTedUP\, which hosts some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs and authors. \nPresented by the Leadership Institute and Society of Innovators at PNW\, Lunch and Lead is a free virtual speaker series designed to help community and business leaders develop knowledge and skills while raising awareness of best practices from other leaders across Northwest Indiana and beyond.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/event/lunch-and-lead-youth-innovation-with-don-wettrick/
CATEGORIES:University Calendar
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Lead: Women's History and Leadership with Danita Johnson
DESCRIPTION:March is Women’s History Month – commemorating and encouraging the study\, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. \nIn this month’s Lunch and Lead\, we will sit down with Danita Johnson to discuss how woman leaders can help inspire and teach us to live our best lives. \nRegister to Attend \nAbout the Speaker\nDanita Johnson\, Ph.D. is President and CEO of Edgewater Health. As CEO\, Johnson leads Edgewater Health in providing behavioral health care\, primary care\, and social health care services to residents of all ages residing in Gary and Northwest Indiana. Her goal is to help make a measurable difference in community health and well-being. Her personal mission is to serve as a leader who inspires and teaches as many people as possible for as long as possible to live their best lives. She specializes in organization turnaround and has had remarkable success in giving new life to troubled organizations. \nThroughout her career\, Johnson has been recognized for her many accomplishments including receiving the Sagamore of the Wabash Award\, the state’s highest civilian honor. She is also the recipient of the state of Indiana Governor’s Distinguished Hoosier Award and an inductee into the Northwest Indiana Business & Industry Hall of Fame. \nPresented by the Leadership Institute and Society of Innovators at PNW\, Lunch and Lead is a free virtual speaker series designed to help community and business leaders develop knowledge and skills while raising awareness of best practices from other leaders across Northwest Indiana and beyond.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/event/lunch-and-lead-womens-history-and-leadership-with-dr-danita-johnson/
CATEGORIES:University Calendar
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Lead: Black History Month Panel Discussion on Sankofa Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Reflection is important for progress. \nSankofa is a word in the Twi language of Ghana which literally translates to “it is not taboo to fetch what is at risk of being left behind.” The principle of Sankofa invites us to take from the past what is good and bring it into the present to make progress in the future. \nThis month’s Lunch and Lead features a panel of esteemed guests who will discuss what can happen when we create the space for curious reflection\, emergent collaboration\, and continuous progress. \nregister to attend \nAbout the Speakers\n\nShontrai Irving\, J.D.\, M.B.A.\, a resident of Gary\, Indiana is a Clinical Associate Professor in the College of Business at Purdue University Northwest and a practicing attorney. He is a former Deputy Prosecutor in Lake County\, Indiana and was previously selected as a Governor’s Fellow as well. Attorney Irving spent nearly a decade as a corporate attorney for State Farm Litigation Counsel.\nMaceo Rainey is the Director of Educational Talent Search at Purdue University Northwest.\nShanita D. Starks is an Early Outreach Admissions Coordinator for Purdue University (West Lafayette). Shanita works primarily with increasing the college-going rate of underrepresented student populations in Lake County\, Indiana\, with a special focus on African American students.\n\nPresented by the Leadership Institute and Society of Innovators at PNW\, Lunch and Lead is a free virtual speaker series designed to help community and business leaders develop knowledge and skills while raising awareness of best practices from other leaders across Northwest Indiana and beyond.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/event/lunch-and-lead-black-history-month-panel-discussion-on-sankofa-leadership/
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Lead: Mentorship and Sponsorship with Chareice White
DESCRIPTION:What is the difference between a mentor and a sponsor? \nMentorship and sponsorship are both professional relationships in which each person has a clearly defined role and has to be committed to being present and performing their role. Mentorship is usually needed to build a foundation of trust before your relationship can evolve into a sponsorship. Both are also proven to be more helpful with advancement than pursuing career goals all on your own. \nIn this month’s Lunch and Lead\, Chareice White will discuss both mentors and sponsors\, the difference between the two\, and how each have played a role in her career. \nRegister to Attend \nChareice White is the Regional Business Development Officer for Community Investment Fund of Indiana (CIFI) located in Hammond Indiana. She promotes CIFI in the Northwest Region of Indiana\, provides Business Development Services to clients and helps businesses prepare their request for financing. She is a recognized community leader having been awarded the Advocate for Youth Entrepreneurship by the Northwest Indiana Small Business Development for her outstanding contribution to youth entrepreneurship in 2021. \nWhite is also the Founder and Chairman of the Board of ECIER Foundation which provides a structured educational program empowering youth to become innovative entrepreneurs. Under the direction of White\, the foundation has provided scholarships to high school seniors and presently the foundation has college graduates. \nPresented by the Leadership Institute and Society of Innovators at PNW\, Lunch and Lead is a free virtual speaker series designed to help community and business leaders develop knowledge and skills while raising awareness of best practices from other leaders across Northwest Indiana and beyond.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/event/lunch-and-lead-mentorship-and-sponsorship-with-chareice-white/
CATEGORIES:University Calendar
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SUMMARY:Society of Innovators 2022 Innovators Awards Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest will host their annual luncheon on Thursday\, November 17 at the Avalon Manor Banquet Center in Merrillville\, IN from 11:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M US Central. \nThe annual celebration of innovators brings together business and community leaders from across the seven-county region to celebrate all of the people across Northwest Indiana who see things a little differently while making our region a better place to live\, work and play. Winners of the 2022 Innovators Awards and the 2022 Class of Inductees into the Society of Innovators will be presented during the event. \nPurchase Luncheon Tickets \nThe Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest\nNow in its 18th year\, the Society of Innovators celebrates the spirit of creativity and ingenuity by discovering\, honoring\, and celebrating innovators from across the seven-county region of Northwest Indiana. Dedicated to the idea that anyone can be an innovator\, the Society recognizes that innovation is the key to 21st Century competitiveness. \nIndividuals and teams are nominated via an online application. Inductees are selected through a rigorous process by regional leaders that form a Selection Committee selected by the Board of Directors of the Society based upon criteria established by the Board. \nNominations for the 2022 Innovators Awards are open through Friday\, September 9. Learn more and apply at www.pnw.edu/soi/awards.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/event/society-of-innovators-2022-innovators-awards-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:University Calendar
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SUMMARY:Northwest Indiana Women's Leadership and Innovation Summit 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Leadership Institute and Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest will host the 2022 Northwest Indiana Women’s Leadership and Innovation Summit on Thursday\, September 15 at the Purdue Northwest campus in Westville\, IN from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. US Central. \nThe inaugural event will bring diverse women leaders together for inspiring presentations and panel-style conversations\, with a focus on authentic leadership\, innovation knowledge\, the power of networking\, and personal empowerment. \nThe Summit’s keynote presentation will be an interactive session with Late Nite Art\, a collaborative learning experience involving live art and music that incorporates risk-taking\, deep conversations\, and collaborative problem- solving. Companies like Adobe\, LinkedIn\, Verizon\, Southwest Airlines\, and Accenture have used Late Nite Art to help employees go outside their comfort zone and get to know their colleagues in a meaningful way. \nPurchase Tickets Today \n  \nLeadership\nLeadership is highly valued for both business and personal success\, and strong leadership skills are important now more than ever! \nThe Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest is the hub for leadership development in Northwest Indiana. This year’s summit will give attendees evidenced-based learning experiences to strengthen their leadership skills and give them strategies to be better leaders in their careers\, communities and personal lives. \n  \nInnovation\nUnforeseen challenges are inevitable in both life and business. As a result\, today’s ever-changing landscape relies heavily on innovation. Business and community leaders must constantly look for new ways to innovate because you can’t solve many problems with old solutions. \nThe Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest aims to contribute to economic and community development throughout the region as the champion of innovation in Northwest Indiana. The summit will encourage attendees to rethink their commitment to innovation and help them blend their leadership with innovation to foster robust and agile problem-solving at all levels. \n  \nLate Nite Art\nGrow outside the lines. The Summit’s keynote presentation will be an interactive session with Late Nite Art\, a collaborative learning experience involving live art and music that incorporates risk-taking\, deep conversations\, and collaborative problem- solving. Companies like Adobe\, LinkedIn\, Verizon\, Southwest Airlines\, and Accenture have used Late Nite Art to help employees go outside their comfort zone and get to know their colleagues in a meaningful way. \nLate Nite Art’s experiences help teams and conferences develop the connection and skills needed in today’s world. Using their proven methodology\, Late Nite Art combines experiential learning\, the arts\, and cutting-edge facilitation to address your challenges and goals. Each workshop is designed to elevate communication and culture\, in the most unique way possible.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/event/northwest-indiana-womens-leadership-and-innovation-summit-2022/
CATEGORIES:University Calendar
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SUMMARY:2022 Innovate WithIN Region 6 Finals at Purdue Northwest
DESCRIPTION:The most elite high school pitch competition in the country\, Innovate WithIN is Indiana’s annual high school pitch competition! It allows high schoolers from every region of the state a chance to pitch their entrepreneurial idea for a chance at $25\,000 and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class innovators to help turn their business from a dream into a reality. \nPurdue University Northwest (PNW) and the Society of Innovators at PNW will host the Innovate WithIN Region 6 Finals during a live event in Alumni Hall at the PNW Hammond campus on Monday\, April 18 from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. The finals are open to the public\, and registration is free! \nRegister to Attend \nLocation\nAlumni Hall\nStudent Union and Library Building\nPNW Hammond Campus \nAbout the Event\n“Region 6 has always been a leader in producing top talent. In a day and age where we need innovators from all backgrounds\, this year’s students will have the ability to fulfill our state’s need for young innovators and entrepreneurs\,” said Don Wettrick\, founder and CEO of STARTedUP Foundation. \n“This talent has been supported by dedicated community members and teachers! Innovate WithIN continues to double in size every year largely in part of the local support and mentors like Purdue Northwest\, Society of Innovators as well as the ecosystem of so many other local entrepreneurs in Northwest Indiana\,” Wettrick added. \nEleven teams were selected from over 400 regional applicants to compete live in the Northwest Indiana Region 6 competition for a chance to win $1\,000 and participation in the state finals. Region finalists that will compete on April 18 include: \n\nCertikey: Conner Niemann\, Andrew Navarro and Brett Herrin (Hobart High School)\nClockworks of Indiana: Ethan Pinegar and Leandra Kelly (Hobart High School)\nFlower Power: Morgan Sanchez and Elijah Puente (Hobart High School)\nOutpost193: Ethan Lucas (Valparaiso High School)\nPatchables: Kayla Davis and Isis Fleming (Hobart High School)\nPicopack: Vance Vojslavek and Patrick Rall (Valparaiso High School)\nPupWizz: Jacob Thometz\, Emma Miles and Sierra Sweeney (Munster High School)\nRepelSand: Braedon Rossetti and James Dillabaugh (Valparaiso High School)\nSimaraJae Creations: Simara Jenkins (Michigan City High School)\nSupDog: Teresa Burzynski\, Daniella Nahnsen and Thomas Choros (Munster High School)\nWRM Medical Bands: Jelena Kolundzija (Hobart High School)
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/event/2022-innovate-within-region-6-finals-at-purdue-northwest/
LOCATION:Alumni Hall\, Student Union Library Building (SULB)\, 2233 173rd St.\, Hammond\, IN\, 46323\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Lead: Exceptional Leadership Straight From the Army
DESCRIPTION:Lunch and Lead: A Virtual “Food for Thought” Series \nStakeholder Analysis & Shared Understanding with special guest Joshua P. Thiel. \nRegistration \nHow can we best advance our projects forward\, especially during a time of continued uncertainty? A shared understanding between stakeholders is commonly seen as essential to the success of our operations\, but success is not always easily accomplished. \nIn this month’s Lunch and Lead session\, learn leadership principles used by the U.S. Army. The most exceptional leaders interact with their employees and use personal power versus position power to ensure commitment\, not just compliance\, to common goals. \nJosh Thiel recently completed 21 years of U.S. military service in Special Operations. As a Special Forces Green Beret\, he specialized in the Middle East\, Indo Pacific Asia region\, Counter Insurgency\, Counter Terrorism and Special Operations in great power competition. After years of leveraging Palantir tech solutions to super empower operations he departed government to pursue game changing technological solutions. \nJosh led large units at critical times for the nation. In 2018\, he Commanded 2000 U.S. and Coalition Special Operations Troops along with 18\,000 Afghan Commandos which conducted 85% of all combat operations. In 2019-2020\, Josh was charted to rebuild the Special Operations training environment across the U.S. to account for modern warfare\, Russian and Chinese capabilities. His final service was as the Chief Operating Officer for the division size element\, Security Force Assistance Command as they begun initial deployments across the globe for strategic partnership. \nJosh is the author of six publications. He volunteers as an innovation hackathon judge to advise one the best technology in development for the warfighters. With two Master Degrees complete\, he is working toward his Doctorate in Technology and Innovation through Purdue University. \nThe Lunch and Lead Series is presented by the Leadership Institute and the Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/event/lunch-and-lead-exceptional-leadership-straight-from-the-army/
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SUMMARY:Society of Innovators 2021 Innovators Awards Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest’s annual celebration of innovators from across the seven-country region of Northwest Indiana. \nThe Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest will host the 2021 Innovators Awards Luncheon on Wednesday\, November 17 at the Avalon Manor Banquet Center in Merrillville\, IN from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. US Central. \nThe annual celebration of innovators brings together business and community leaders from across the seven-county region of Northwest Indiana to celebrate all of the people across Northwest Indiana who see things a little differently while making our region a better place to live\, work and play. The 2021 Class of Inductees into the Society of Innovators will be presented during the event. \nReserve Your Tickets \n\nBlair Milo\, Founding Director\, Center for Talent and Opportunity at Sagamore Institute\, will be the guest speaker at the 2021 Society of Innovators Awards Luncheon. \nGuest Speaker\nThis year’s luncheon will feature special guest speaker\, Blair Milo\, Founding Director\, Center for Talent and Opportunity at Sagamore Institute. Milo previously served as Secretary of Career Connections and Talent for the State of Indiana and was the mayor of for the City of La Porter\, Indiana from 2012 to 2017. In her new role with the Sagamore Institute\, Milo is focused on closing the wealth gap for women and minorities through entrepreneurship. \n“There’s such power in celebration\, and I look forward to gathering with leaders from across Northwest Indiana to celebrate our rich history in innovation\, the array of visionaries paving paths toward a brighter tomorrow\, and the joy in exploring the art of the possible\,” said Milo. \nThe Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest\nNow in its 17th year\, the Society of Innovators celebrates the spirit of creativity and ingenuity by discovering\, honoring\, and celebrating innovators from across the seven-county region of Northwest Indiana. Dedicated to the idea that anyone can be an innovator\, the Society recognizes that innovation is the key to 21st Century competitiveness. \nIndividuals and teams are nominated via an online application. Inductees are selected through a rigorous process by regional leaders that form a Selection Committee selected by the Board of Directors of the Society based upon criteria established by the Board. \nNominations for the 2021 Innovators Awards are open through Friday\, September 10. Learn more and apply at www.pnw.edu/innovators-awards.
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Lead: Resiliency and Mental Flexibility
DESCRIPTION:Explore the upcoming Lunch and Lead – a virtual “food for thought” series. \nResiliency and Mental Flexibility with Darnell Ross \nHow resilient are you? Are you able to roll with the punches life tends to throw at us? Resiliency is an important skill that allows us to be flexible when life knocks us down. While many people are naturally resilient\, have no fear if you are not one of them. It is possible to strengthen your ability to not only survive the tough times but use them to strengthen your leadership. \nAbout Darnell Ross \nDarnell Ross is the President and Chief Operating Officer at Leahy/IFP and serves on its Board of Directors. \nAn entrepreneur at heart\, Darnell has been a great leader for the innovative and groundbreaking organization at Leahy/IFP. As President and COO\, Darnell is responsible for overseeing operations by assuring that the day-to-day tactical activities of his management team are in line to meet the long-term strategies outlined by Board of Directors. \nSupporting\, coaching\, and guiding each manager is critical to helping the team develop and implement the tools needed to meet desired goals. As a leader\, Darnell does not manage the day-to-day activities in each department but rather shares his expertise and focus on ensuring that each member of his management team leading those areas have the tools\, the resources and the bandwidth they need to manage their departments effectively and efficiently. \nThe Lunch and Lead Series is presented by the Leadership Institute and Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/event/lunch-and-lead-resiliency-and-mental-flexibility/
CATEGORIES:University Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Leadership Institute at PNW":MAILTO:crrobins@pnw.edu
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SUMMARY:"Food for Thought" Lunch and Lead: The Nuts and Bolts of Innovation
DESCRIPTION:The Nuts and Bolts of Innovation: Leadership Lessons from the Foundry Floor \nMost executives agree that innovation is one of the top drivers for growth in today’s fast-paced\, ever-changing environment. However\, studies show that many leaders would like to see their organizations being more innovative\, agile\, and open to new possibilities. Why is there a disconnect? Where does one begin? How do we define what it is we hope to do? What is the difference between routine operations\, complex operations\, and innovative operations? \nIn this month’s Lunch and Lead\, Hiler Industries’ Earl Miller joins the Leadership Institute at PNW to discuss how leaders might understand some differences between operations with different levels of uncertainty\, and some frameworks to enable innovation in their teams. \nJoin Via Zoom \nAbout Earl Miller \nEarl Miller is the director of innovation and engineering at Hiler Industries in La Porte\, IN. Family-owned and operated since 1946\, Hiler Industries has been producing ferrous shell molded castings for a wide variety of industries for over 70 years. You can find Hiler’s castings in truck trailers\, heavy equipment\, agriculture\, tools\, plumbing\, automotive and other industries.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/event/food-for-thought-lunch-and-lead-the-nuts-and-bolts-of-innovation/
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