March 11th & 12th, 2009 at the McKay Events Center
11 am to 5 pm

Keynotes

Expo 2009

The Big Business and Technology Expo proudly announces the 2009 Expo keynotes.

Wednesday, March 11th at Noon.

On Wednesday stop by, grab a complimentary lunch, and come to the keynote area to hear Utah Jazzman and retired NBA All-Star Mark Eaton. Enjoy Mark sharing how he went from a 7'4" twenty-one year old mechanic who couldn't play basketball to a twelve year career as an NBA All-Star with the Jazz. Since the Jazz, Mark has led Youth Organizations, been a TV personality and owned his own businesses. This will be a fun, motivational event for all.

Also on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. enjoy former NFL Dallas Cowboys quarterback, entrepreneur and business owner Danny White speaking on the importance of continuing education in business.

Thursday, March 12th at Noon (also serving as the March Chamber of Commerce Forum).

Enjoy Ron McMillan, internationally acclaimed business trainer and coauthor of the New York Times best-seller "Crucial Conversations". Cofounder of VitalSmarts, Ron can help you achieve more in areas including team development, personal vitality, quality, communication, and results-oriented leadership. Achieve rapid, sustainable, and measurable change in behaviors within your business. Ron's training this day will focus specifically on the principles in his new best-selling book "Influencer: The Power To Change Anything." This is an excellent day to bring the entire staff for lunch, and a great keynote.

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These speakers follow the great tradition of Business and Technology Expo keynotes, which has included Michael Gerber ("The E-Myth") in 2004, Frank Abagnail, Jr. ("Catch Me If You Can") in 2005, Hyrum Smith ("The Reality Model") in 2006, Bill Rancic (winner of NBC's "The Apprentice" starring Donald Trump) in 2007 and Dan Clark ("Chicken Soup for the Soul") in 2008.

Admission for these keynotes is free with Expo admission. The ability to do this is thanks to Prosper Learning (Mark Eaton) and VitalSmarts (Ron McMillan). We appreciate their support. We encourage visitors to enjoy lunch before or after the keynotes (located on the main level of the Expo) from one of our great restaurants.

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Expo 2009 schedule of events

Wednesday, March 11th

  • 8:30 a.m. (Exhibitor only)
    • Exhibitor Connector Breakfast [hosted by Corporate Alliance, sponsored by Check Net]. Networking and "just for fun" event for exhibitors only. Activities include breakfast, Miller Motorsports slick track racing and tire changing stations, as well as other greeting activities.
  • 11:00 a.m.
    • Expo opens
  • Ongoing
    • Miller Motorsports Park slick track racing and Pit Crew Challenge (free with admission ticket)
    • Business Food Court: Rumbi Island Grill, Goodwood BBQ and Costa Vida Fresh Mex (open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; free with admission)
    • Individual seminars by exhibitors
    • Prize giveaways hourly
  • 12:00
    • Keynote: Mark Eaton = NBA All-Star, entrepreneur and motivational speaker. This will be 7'4" worth of fun and information for all to enjoy.
    • (in the upper East seminar hall)
    • Lunch available before or after keynote address
    • (Keynote free with Expo admission)
  • 2:00
    • Seminar: Danny White, presented by iLearning Global. Danny White is a former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, an entrepreneur and a business owner and will be speaking on continuing education in business.
    • (in the upper East seminar hall)
    • (Keynote free with Expo admission)
  • 5:00
    • Expo Close
  • 7:00
    • UV50 - Utah Valley's Top 50 Businesses - Hosted by Utah Valley BusinessQ Magazine
    • (in the East Wing of the McKay Events Center, RSVP required)

Thursday, March 12th

  • 11:00 a.m.
    • Expo Opens
  • Ongoing
    • Miller Motorsports Park slick track racing and Pit Crew Challenge (free with admission ticket)
    • Business Food Court: Rumbi Island Grill, Goodwood BBQ and Costa Vida Fresh Mex (open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; free with admission)
    • Individual seminars by exhibitors
    • Prize giveaways hourly
  • 12:00
    • Keynote: Ron McMillan = cofounder of VitalSmarts and coauthor of the New York Times best-seller "Crucial Conversations". Don't miss one of America's top business trainers speaking on topics key to your success. This events also serves as the Chamber of Commerce First "Friday" Forum
    • (in the upper East seminar hall)
    • Lunch available before or after keynote address
    • (Keynote and the Chamber of Commerce First "Friday" Forum free with Expo admission)
  • 5:00
    • Expo Close
  • Call 802.0200 for tickets and/or details.