Membership Luncheon, Presented by
Date and Time
Wednesday May 14, 2025
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Registration and Networking
12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Welcome, Introduction, Lunch served
12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Guest Speaker
Location
Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel
1800 50th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Fees/Admission
$35 | Member Pricing | $40 after Friday, May 16th
$45 | Non-Member Pricing | $50 after Friday, May 16th
Cancellations are accepted for a refund until Wednesday, May 7th at Noon. Once we provide the hotel with our final count for food, cancellation refunds can no longer be provided.
Contact Information
Sheila Twaroski
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Description
About the Speaker:
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Courtney De Ronde is the CEO of Forge Financial and Management Consulting and the creator of the Simple ScaleUp System™. She helps business and nonprofit leaders use a proven system to take charge of their personal and organizational development so they can fulfill their purpose and lead their organizations to do the same. With 20+ years as a CPA and 15 years as a business leader, Courtney has firsthand experience running, scaling, advising, and serving small businesses. Today, she shares that knowledge as a speaker and consultant with her team at Forge. Recognized for her expertise in business intelligence, leadership, corporate finance, and productivity, Courtney presents at conferences and events nationwide. When she’s not helping companies grow, she enjoys time with her husband and three children on their latest family road trip or at home in Des Moines, Iowa. |
The Scaling Leader: 10 Mindset Shifts for Leaders of Growing Businesses
In this presentation, Courtney De Ronde will guide leaders through 10 key mindset shifts necessary for scaling their businesses successfully. Designed for leaders in growth-stage companies, this talk will provide actionable strategies to embrace change, simplify complexity, and inspire teams. Attendees will walk away with practical tools to enhance their leadership effectiveness and prepare for the next level of growth.
Three Key Takeaways:
1) How to shift from micromanaging to fostering accountability within teams.
2) Strategies for transitioning from short-term gains to long-term vision and sustainable success.
3) The importance of embracing adaptability and flexibility in leadership to drive business growth.
