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Cedarworks, Inc. is excited to present the 5th annual event with the goal to “Inspire, Educate and Mobilize” people to invest their time, talents, and other resources in the Kingdom through “Business as Mission.” 2017’s event had more than 300 attendees from 7 countries, 64 cities, and 25 states.
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See Past Events, Videos, Companies, and More from the Links Below
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_custom_heading text=”Come for 2018″ font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:16|text_align:center|color:%23e2ad00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cedar.works%2Ftld%2Fregister-2018|title:Registration||”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_custom_heading text=”2018 Schedule” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:16|text_align:center|color:%23e2ad00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” link=”url:%23schedule18|||”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_custom_heading text=”Past Events” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:16|text_align:center|color:%23e2ad00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thelionsden.us%2Farchives%2F|||”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”summit”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Professional Summit” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Wednesday Eve, October 17
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Plenary Session
Breakout Sessions
Small & Large Group Networking
Keynote Luncheon
Main Event
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Summit Attendees will connect and collaborate around meals, discussion, interviews, and more. Breakout facilitators and panelists offer frontline experiences and specific understanding of the emerging space for Business As Mission and Kingdom-Minded investing.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]+ Welcome Reception for Summit Ticket holders
+ Plenary Covering Relevant Trends, Issues
+ Industry-Specific Breakouts
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+ Issue-based Breakouts
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+ Lunch & Dinner Included
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Brock School of Business,
Cooney Hall[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Previously featuring Henry Kaestner (pictured right) and Bill Job (hear hear Bill’s talk) spoke about their work in the BAM and Kingdom Business markets spanning decades of experiences. In its 5th year, we have another wonderful Keynote speaker: Daniel Jean Louis.
Seating is limited. Professional Summit Participants and Sponsors received first available seating. Tickets for the luncheon will be on sale during September as space permits.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”2885″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”main-event”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Main Event” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Thursday, October 18″ font_container=”tag:p|font_size:18|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]2:00-4:45pm Exhibit Hall, Networking
4:00-6:00pm The Lion’s Den Main Event
Highlights from Past Presenters
Live Audience Voting
Exhibit & Networking Area
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Wednesday, October 17
6:00pm Welcome Reception for Summit, Offsite
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Thursday, October 18
::: Events at Samford University, Cooney Hall, Brock School of Business
8:00am Summit Badge Pick-Up
8:30am Summit Plenary Session
10:00am Break
10:30am Summit Breakout Session-1
11:45am KEYNOTE LUNCHEON
1:15pm Summit Breakout Session-2
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Thursday, October 18
::: Events at Samford University, Brock Recital Hall
2:00pm Exhibit Hall Open for guests
3:00pm Networking in Exhibit Hall
4:00pm THE LION’S DEN MAIN EVENT (doors open @3:40)
7:00pm Summit Wrap Party Dinner, Offsite
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Cedarworks, Inc. wants to see you at The Lion’s Den!
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