Event

Family Business Seminar: Damn the Torpedoes, Full Speed Ahead!

Seminar overview

“Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!” This line was immortalized by Union Admiral David Farragut upon witnessing one of his ships sink after steering into a minefield and being hit by a torpedo. Although he knew more mines awaited them in the bay, to hesitate would have meant disaster, thus Admiral Farragut orderedhis fleet to advance toward the goal – meeting danger head-on.

The same strategy could be applied to doing business during these challenging times. Meet these dynamic business owners who have not taken their eyes off their goal and have flourished in spite of the economic downturn. Learn what has worked for them and how you can apply their ideas to your business, making it strong and moving “Full Speed Ahead.”

Speakers

Keynote speaker: Vern Stenman, President, Madison Mallards
Presenter: Anita Matcha, Strategic Advisor, Smith & Gesteland, LLP
Presenter: Attorney Jennifer Mirus, Employment Law Attorney, Boardman & Clark LLP
Presenter: Mary Jo Spiekerman, Vice President & Director of Human Resources Consulting

Panel discussion

Gain insight straight from the experienced members of our featured panel, which will consist of our three  presenters as well as Joe Wolf, President and CEO, Wisconsin Business Development; Geoff Hale, President, Home Lumber Company; and Renee Moe, Vice President of Marketing and Development, United Way.

Schedule

7:30 a.m.
Registration

8:00 – 8:45 a.m.
Keynote Speaker – Vern Stedman, President, Madison Mallards
“How We Do it at the Madison Mallards”

8:45 – 9:15 a.m.
Anita Matcha, Strategic Advisor, Smith & Gesteland, LLP
“80/20 Your Life and Work”

9:15 – 9:45 a.m.
Jennifer Mirus, Employment Law Attorney, Boardman & Clark LLP
“HR Legal Strategies to Sustain a Top-Notch Workforce”

9:45 – 10:00 a.m. Break

10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Mary Jo Spiekerman, VP, Director of HR Consulting, Hausmann-Johnson Insurance
“Employee Morale During Tough Times”

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Panel discussion