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BBB Southeast Texas: New leadership summit will take place in spring

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BBB Southeast Texas and BBB Education Foundation proudly announce The Spark Leadership Summit. This inaugural event will be held April 25, 2024, at the MCM Elegante Hotel & Conference Center in Beaumont, Texas.

The Spark Leadership Summit aims to unite industry, business, education, and nonprofits to create a dynamic, transformational experience for ready leaders of today and the next generation of leaders for tomorrow. The full-day event will include dynamic speakers, engaging networking opportunities, and compelling breakout sessions.

As the premier leader in Marketplace Trust, BBB, and the Education Foundation realize the importance of investing in the future of leadership. The Spark Summit aims to create an energetic and immersive platform for organizations and individuals throughout Greater Southeast Texas. Attendees will build and refine their leadership skills, leaving ready and willing to lead with integrity and trust.

“I find tremendous value in any opportunity to learn and glean from the experiences of others. When I was younger, I would always jump for the chance to attend leadership conferences and had always hoped an event of this caliber would become available in our area,” says BBB President and CEO, Darren Erwin.

Erwin continued by saying that BBB is proud to be able to offer an opportunity for others so that they will not have to travel out of the region to experience a first-class leadership summit.

“Our hope is to create a cost-effective, top-tier platform for local and aspiring leaders, to be exposed to resources right here in Southeast Texas,” said Erwin. “We are calling on our local businesses and community partners, to help us create and support this dynamic opportunity.”  

BBB welcomes Sahil Bloom as this year’s keynote speaker!

Sahil is an inspirational writer and content creator with successful social insights and a bi-weekly newsletter, The Curiosity Chronicle. His forthcoming debut book consists of a unique blend of strategies, tactics, and actionable insights to assist readers in making real, positive changes and leading healthier and wealthier lives.

Sahil is also a successful entrepreneur and owner of SRB Holdings, a personal holding company and is the Managing Partner of SRB Ventures, a venture investment firm committed to investing in and accelerating compelling start-ups.

Learn more about Sahil, sign up for his newsletter or follow him on social media by visiting www.sahilbloom.com

Guests will also be provided with chances to enter drawings for unique giveaways, including professional development scholarships and business grant opportunities.

“Leadership is not a destination. No one simply arrives at Leadership. We all strive to become better, smarter, and more effective leaders,” stated Erwin. “So, no matter your age bracket, industry, or where you fall on the ladder of success, everyone can benefit from The Spark Leadership Summit.”

The Spark Leadership Summit will bring an exceptional and exciting experience for those entering leadership positions or those wanting to level up their skills. Through high energy exchanges and next level networking, the BBB hopes to make The Spark Leadership Summit an asset to the Greater Southeast Texas professional community.

8am - doors open for networking and lite refreshments.

9am- Welcome and General Session

10:15am- Breakout Sessions – announcing soon!

11:15-12:30pm-Lunch + Program – announcing soon!

12:45-1:45pm- Breakout Sessions – announcing soon!

2pm - Connections + Cocktails (or colas, coffee...)

3pm- Keynote Speaker - Sahil Bloom, Owner SRB Holdings & Inspirational Writer at 

The Curiosity Chronicle

4pm- Closing

 

Early bird ticket registration, discounts for nonprofit employees and students and sponsor opportunities are available now. For more information on the 2024 The Spark Leadership Summit visit BBB.org/TheSparkSummit

Portions of the event benefit the BBB Southeast Texas Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3), that funds our scholarship programs.