General Session: Eat, Drink and Succeed!    Wednesday, September 7, 2011   12:00pm – 1:15pm   Presented by Laura Schwartz, the Former White House Director of Events, professional speaker, author of Eat, Drink & Succeed and international television commentator.

Although our jobs may seem 9-5, our careers are 24/7 and a “guest” can get more out of any event than just the good food and drink to turn seemingly social occasions into tremendous business opportunities. Laura Schwartz sets the stage for a positive social adventure – one that will empower you, encourage you, and help you lead your team to expand opportunities both professionally and personally. It’s time to Eat, Drink AND Succeed!

Communications wunderkind Laura Schwartz networked her way from answering phones in President Clinton’s press office at age 19 to producing more than 1,000 events as the White House Director of Events. Schwartz, a national television commentator and public speaker, will share the secrets that skyrocketed her onto the world stage and that will empower you to: 

·         Become a better communicator and positively impact everyone you meet.

·         Network productively, moving to a “What Can I do FOR YOU” as opposed to a “What can I get FROM

     YOU” mindset.  

·         Make your events incredible opportunities for your attendees to Eat, Drink AND Succeed.