The QCBJ has assembled a diverse panel of Quad Cities business and community leaders to headline its upcoming 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes event on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the Putnam Museum and Science Center in Davenport.
The nine guest speakers will give their best advice and rules to live by at the QCBJ’s third annual 90 Ideas in 90 minutes. The event, done in a TED Talk-like format, will begin with registration at 5 p.m. followed by the program at 5:30 p.m.
This year’s lineup is:
- Nancy Ballenger, senior vice president and general manager, Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf.
- Dan Bush, founder, Bummer City, Inc.
- Ryan Hintze, founder and CEO, Iron Tee Golf | Corn Belt Capital.
- Doug Hultquist, retired president and CEO, QCR Holdings.
- Ralph Kelly, director, Davenport Community Food Pantry.
- Andrew Lehman, tournament director, John Deere Classic.
- Zarifa Brown Reynolds, president and CEO, Royal Neighbors of America.
- Andrea Talentino, president, Augustana College.
- Kathy Wine, executive director, River Action, Inc.
Ninety Ideas in 90 Minutes is sponsored by the University of Iowa Health Care.
Each speaker will share their 10 best ideas with the audience. Attendees will receive an exclusive print booklet with all 90 ideas.
“This has been a great event for the Quad Cities area, and the ideas presented by influential business and community leaders have left attendees motivated and inspired,” said Beth Clark, associate publisher of the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal.
This marks the third annual 90 Ideas and the first QCBJ signature event in our 2024 lineup. Among the new offerings the QCBJ will present will be: Health Care Symposium on March 20 and Women of Influence on May 23.
Sponsorships are still available for 90 Ideas. To learn more, contact Dayle Hall, QCBJ media consultant, at (563) 345-7225, ext. 324, or [email protected].
After the speakers discuss their ideas, there will be an opportunity to network – with appetizers and drinks included – with the panel and other attendees. The event is open to the public, and tickets are $95.
For more information on all QCBJ events and to register for 90 Ideas, visit quadcitiesbusiness.com and click on the Events tab.
