BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20131119T220000Z DTEND:20131120T010000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:2013 Annual Celebration DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the "Business Event of the Year" on Tuesday\, Nov. 19.\n\n\n\nThe 2013 Charleston Area Alliance Annual Celebration will feature an inspiring and fast-paced program followed by a spectacular reception with live music all in a beautiful setting showcasing the Mountain State's future.\n\n\n\nThe event's keynote speaker will be Deborah Westphal\, futurist and managing partner for Toffler Associates. The company is a dynamic\, innovative advisory firm that helps public- and private-sector organizations create more successful futures.\n\n\n\nAs a futurist\, Westphal works to plot smart paths forward by first creating an insightful picture of the future and then a look back to decide what must be done now to be successful then. She will discuss how businesses can plan now for the potential challenges they may face in the coming years.\n\n\n\nThe West Virginia Culture Center will be the setting for this yearly celebration of the Alliance's accomplishments.\n\n\n\nPresented by title sponsor Jackson Kelly PLLC\, the Annual Celebration will feature a formal program followed by a lively reception in the Culture Center's stunning lobby.\n\n\n\nThe full schedule includes:\n\n \n\nVIP Sponsor Reception (invitation only): \n\n4:00-5:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nAnnual Celebration Program:\n\n5:00-6:15 p.m.\n\n\n\nGala Reception: \n\n6:15-8:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nRegistration is $100 Alliance members/$150 future members. Prices increase to $125 Alliance members/$175 future members after Nov. 13.\n\n\n\nDuring the reception\, patrons will be entertained by the musical stylings of The Pennington Project Band.\n\n\n\n"The Annual Celebration\, the Alliance's largest fundraiser of the year\, is your opportunity to share in the pride of the Kanawha Valley and sustain the Alliance's vital work in creating jobs\, enhancing our community and investing in people\," said Alliance President/CEO Matt Ballard.\n\n\n\n"We invite you to join the more than 500 business and community leaders who will attend this business event of the year. With your participation\, we will truly have something to 'celebrate' on Nov. 19 and beyond\," Ballard said.\n\n\n\nSponsorships\, which include an extensive package of recognition opportunities\, also are available. For sponsorship information\, contact JoEllen Zacks\,\n\njzacks@charlestonareaalliance.org.\n\n\n\nWe are unable to invoice for groups with fewer than 10 or issue refunds for cancelations received less than 48 hours prior to the event. Thank you. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
\nSave the date for the "\;Business Event of the Year"\; on Tuesday\, Nov. 19.
\n
\nThe 2013 Charleston Area Alliance Annual Celebration will feature an inspiring and fast-paced program followed by a spectacular reception with live music &ndash\; all in a beautiful setting showcasing the Mountain State'\;s future.
\n
\nThe event'\;s keynote speaker will be Deborah Westphal\, futurist and managing partner for Toffler Associates. The company is a dynamic\, innovative advisory firm that helps public- and private-sector organizations create more successful futures.
\n
\nAs a futurist\, Westphal works to plot smart paths forward by first creating an insightful picture of the future and then a look back to decide what must be done now to be successful then. She will discuss how businesses can plan now for the potential challenges they may face in the coming years.
\n
\nThe West Virginia Culture Center will be the setting for this yearly celebration of the Alliance'\;s accomplishments.
\n
\nPresented by title sponsor Jackson Kelly PLLC\, the Annual Celebration will feature a formal program followed by a lively reception in the Culture Center'\;s stunning lobby.
\n
\nThe full schedule includes:
\n \;
\nVIP Sponsor Reception (invitation only):  \;
\n4:00-5:00 p.m.
\n
\nAnnual Celebration Program:
\n5:00-6:15 p.m.
\n
\nGala Reception:  \;
\n6:15-8:00 p.m.
\n
\nRegistration is $100 Alliance members/$150 future members. Prices increase to $125 Alliance members/$175 future members after Nov. 13.
\n
\nDuring the reception\, patrons will be entertained by the musical stylings of The Pennington Project Band.
\n
\n&ldquo\;The Annual Celebration\, the Alliance&rsquo\;s largest fundraiser of the year\, is your opportunity to share in the pride of the Kanawha Valley and sustain the Alliance&rsquo\;s vital work in creating jobs\, enhancing our community and investing in people\,&rdquo\; said Alliance President/CEO Matt Ballard.
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\n&ldquo\;We invite you to join the more than 500 business and community leaders who will attend this business event of the year. With your participation\, we will truly have something to &lsquo\;celebrate&rsquo\; on Nov. 19 and beyond\,"\; Ballard said.
\n
\nSponsorships\, which include an extensive package of recognition opportunities\, also are available. For sponsorship information\, contact JoEllen Zacks\,
\njzacks@charlestonareaalliance.org.
\n
\nWe are unable to invoice for groups with fewer than 10 or issue refunds for cancelations received less than 48 hours prior to the event. Thank you.
\n
\n LOCATION:West Virginia Culture Center 1900 Kanawha Blvd East Charleston\, WV 25305 UID:e.1499.671 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260522T130941Z URL:https://business.charlestonareaalliance.org/events/details/2013-annual-celebration-11-19-2013-671 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR