2009 Buy the Big O! Show Schedule of Events

Wednesday, October 14 | 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Qwest Center Omaha, 455 North 10th Street

This event is for business professionals. Please no luggage carts, strollers or children under 18.

7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 
Achieving Peak Performance Breakfast - Ballroom A 
Featuring keynote speaker Pat Williams of the Orlando Magic 
THIS IS A SEPARATE TICKETED EVENT 
Tickets are $35. Register now

Pat Williams, senior vice president of the NBA's Orlando Magic, will teach attendees the secrets to "Achieving Peak Performance." Attendees will learn how to become a more focused person, find passion in their work and succeed in the face of defeat. You will leave knowing how "the greats" achieve such extraordinary success and how they can get the same results. Sponsored by Valpak.

8:30 a.m. |  Show opens 
Exhibit Hall B/C

9:00 a.m. |  Prizes announced from Prize Center every half hour throughout the day

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 
Seminar: Realize Your Potential…Through the Power of Possibilities! - Room 213 
Kathy Larsen, The Leaders Circle 

Are you getting what you want in life? Discover an empowering process that will take you out of your old patterns of limitation and into the world of unlimited possibilities! This action-packed adventure will provide the tools you need on your journey to new opportunities revealed…
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 
Seminar: Successful Tactics for Social Media Optimization and Social Media Marketing - Room 214 
Kim Mickelsen, Bozell 

Facebook, YouTube, Microsoft Tagspace, Wikipedia and new sites allowing content to be shared through “tagging” can be a great way to tap into links and search-driven traffic. This session looks at some social media services and how to use them appropriately to maximize your visibility and effectiveness. Hear how-to’s and tips from marketers who have discovered what works and what to avoid.
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
Seminar: Marketing 101 – Marketing through the Chamber - Room 213 
Bridget Lynch and RuthAnn Manley, Greater Omaha Chamber 

Would you like to generate sales and gain visibility? Let the Chamber help you get your business in front of thousands of area professionals. Learn about FREE or very low cost marketing tools offered exclusively to Chamber members at Marketing 101.
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 
Seminar: Smart Spending – How to Make the Best Advertising Choices - Room 214 
Jim Filippi, Marshall Marketing Research and Jennifer Ridgway, KETV 

Tough times are sure to come during the life cycle of your business. This seminar examines how to make smart advertising decisions that will help you weather any storm and come out stronger in the end.
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
Seminar: Old Rules…New Economy: Applying the Financial Values of Our Grandparents to Ensure Economic Success - Room 213 
Lori Lothringer, Ph.D., AFC, Metropolitan Community College 

How do we ensure the economic success of future generations? This session will explore the potential application of old rules in the new economy by taking a look at what was, what is, and what may be the future for our education and health care systems, consumer debt, the work place, and retirement. Participants will gain insight on what are realistic wealth and wellbeing expectations during volatile economic times.

4:45 p.m. |  Grand Prize Drawing sponsored by Midwest Airlines

5:00 p.m. |  Show closes