Mark your calendar! Business Week 2024 will be September 24 - 26 with keynote speaker, Josh Heuser, founder of AGAR. There will be breakout speaker sessions, 90+ hiring employers, a luncheon celebration and more!
On Wednesday, September 25 and Thursday, September 26 all College of Business classes will be canceled to allow students to participate in the two-day business-centered conference.
As Founder of AGAR, Josh not only sets the overall vision for the brand, but is a strategic leader, developing innovative business strategies to drive growth. As owner and operator of various restaurant and hospitality venues, he maintains a unique experiential and placemaking perspective, creating experiences while garnering valuable insights that enable him to deliver a cutting-edge guest experience.
An entrepreneur always looking to evolve, Josh and AGAR have helped change the face of Cincinnati, one endeavor and project at a time, including BLINK, the nation’s largest immersive art festival. As co-creator, Josh was critical to the success of the 2022 festival, which drove $126 million dollars of economic impact to the Cincinnati region. Josh's multifaceted approach encompasses financial acumen, strategic vision, and a dedication to the development of the greater community to which he calls home. -
From AGAR's website: AGAR is the red substance in a petri dish that grows culture. AGAR is in our DNA.We come from a mindset that as creators, influencers, and producers we disrupt patterns to make memories. We believe that in today’s digital-first world, the value of human connection is inherently increasing.We curate unforced fascination around the core premise of purposeful engagement: Explore. Dialogue. Share. A continuous cycle of challenging the status quo, discovering the untapped, and encouraging guests to share and converse today’s relevancy and tomorrow’s innovation.With more than 15 years designing end-to-end human experiences, AGAR is uniquely qualified to collaborate with brands, artists, and community leaders to bring a vision to life and keep the vitality perpetual.
Join us for a BLINK inspired celebration with food trucks, games, photo booth, NKU mural painting, and to connect with local student organizations!
Ben Mulling is currently the CEO of TENTE Casters, Inc., a multinational manufacturer of mobility solutions for the institutional, industrial, and medical markets. In 2008, he was promoted from the company’s Controller to CFO at age 28. As CEO, Mulling leads the company in all strategic and operational aspects in North America, including leading the strategic acquisition and integration of multiple new business units, driving localized production strategies with building and equipment capital expansions, product innovation and R&D planning, the development of strategic sales and marketing plans, among many other things. He is fully responsible for the strategic planning process for his organization, including the development, communication, and implementation of such plans across their North American operations. Mulling also serves on various international project teams for TENTE globally and currently serves on the IMA Global Board and is a former Chair.
Mulling received his undergraduate degree in accounting from ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, and he has graduate degrees from Liberty University and Harvard University.
Crystal L. Kendrick, President of The Voice of Your Customer, has more than 25 years of global and domestic marketing experience specifically targeting hard-to-reach, underserved, international and niche populations. She holds a BBA in Marketing from Temple University and an MBA in Business Administration from ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.
The Voice of Your Customer is a marketing firm that assists clients to penetrate niche markets using assessments, focus groups, media campaigns, mystery observations, and survey research. Under her leadership, The Voice of Your Customer was named the NMSDC National Supplier of the Year and the Cincinnati PRSA Small Agency of the Year. For her professional and philanthropic achievements, she has been named Cincinnati Business Courier Forty Under 40, Cincinnati Enquirer Woman of the Year, Girl Scouts of Western Ohio Woman of Distinction and the YWCA of Greater Cincinnati Career Woman of Achievement.
Kendrick received her undergraduate degree in marketing from Temple University, and her Master of Business Administration from ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.
Data Privacy in Today's World
Christina Guggenberger
Data Privacy Compliance Manager
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Room: BC 245
The Reality of Real Estate
Jeremiah Hines
Co-Founder
Neat Suites, LLC
Room: BC 251
Passion and Purpose: How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market
Shane Richie
Sales Strategist
SpeakEZ Sales Strategies
Room: BC 246
Myths of Public Accounting
Blake Roe
Cincinnati Office Managing Partner
Plante Moran
Room: BC 249
The Art of the Interview
Mike Jones
AVP Internal Sales
Allison Gosney
AVP Commission Operations
Steven Washburn
Assistant Manager, Sales
Western & Southern Financial Group
Room: BC 248
Branding Yourself as a Leader in Today's Environment
Ben Mulling
CEO of North America
TENTE
Room: BC 254
Build Your Personal Brand Like Taylor Swift
Jackie Reau
CEO Gameday/Owner
Cincinnati Fear
Room: BC 247
Automation in the Supply Chain
David Lind
Sales Director North America
Modula, Inc
Room: BC 243
Sharks vs. Suits: The VC Cage Match
Brad Zapp, Co-founder
Connetic Ventures
Brett Renzenbrink, Partner
Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP
Room: BC 251
What is Franchising?
Lance Vaught
President
Penn Station East Coast Subs
Room: BC 246
Building Futures: Exploring Career Opportunities in Homebuilding
Heather Kuth
New Home Sales Counselor
Fischer Homes
Room: BC 248
The Art of Marketing FUN
Mike Fillhardt
Corporate Director of Marketing & Brand Management
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Room: BC 247
Leveling Up: No Shortcuts
Gina Rittinger
Vice President of Strategic Growth
REDI Cincinnati
Room: BC 254
Join Rachel DesRochers and a panel of local entrepreneurs as they discuss the ins and outs of the start up world in food. Each of our panelists will provide hors d'oeuvres.
The panel includes:
We're excited to learn about the business of food from these entrepreneurs.
Graduate students are encouraged to attend this panel discussion with members of KSM CPAs & Advisors. Their talk will be all about
"Navigating Your Future: Essential Skills for Career Readiness"
The panel will include:
For more information about this firm, visit their .
Graduate students are encouraged to attend this session with Jay Shelton, MBA, who is One Holland Corporation's CFO and the CEO of Barleycorn's.
Jay's topic will be:
"Utilizing Data to Drive Operational and Financial Performance Within Organizations"
Women in Retail: The Ups and Downs of the Retail World
Kathy Espinosa
Senior Sales Director
Clearly Canadian
Room: BC 245
Entering the CPA Profession: Your First Step To Financial Leadership
Jon Hickman, CPA, CVA
Shareholder and VP
Joey Hickman, Jr. CPA
Senior Accountant
Lucas Gramman, CPA
Senior Assurance Associate
Munninghoff, Lange & Co.
Room: BC 249
From Classroom to Closing: Sales Insights
Andrew Skinner
Vice President of Sales
Prosource
Room: BC 246
Grassroots Marketing in Professional Sports
Ellie Butler
Advertising and Media Coordinator
Cincinnati Reds
Lauryn Groce
Marketing Coordinator
FC Cincinnati
Room: BC 110
Tomorrow's Solutions Today: Delivering Value in an Evolving World
Daniel Sandfoss
International Tax Services Manager
PwC
Room: BC 247
Alumni Entrepreneurship Panel
Isaiah Kelly
Founder
Smoove Creations
Brittany Styles
Designer and Owner
Style House by Brittany
Ben Studer
Founder
4 Mile Wine Co
Room: BC 251
Unlock Your Potential: Career Growth at DHL Express
Rabia Markou
Director of Talent Acquisition Network Operations
Amanda Worley
Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist
DHL
Room: BC 248
TBD
Michelle O'Rourke
CEO
O'Rourke Wrecking Company
Stephanie Hall
CEO
J & D Rack Co. Inc.
Joshua Smitherman
Business Development Manager
Jostin Construction
Room: BC 248
Supply Chain Operations: What You'll See at a L1 Trauma and Academic Hospital
Luigi Oliverio
Director of Supply Chain
UC Health
Room: BC 243
Invest in Your Brand and Network: How to Set Yourself Apart and Stand Out!
Jenna Conn
University Relationship Lead
John Rasp
VP of Securities Registration Oversight
Fidelity Investments
Room: BC 246
Cultivating Culture: Embedding Core Values in Every Action
Lairamy Wiley
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Brad Guckert
Assistant Field Operations Manager
The MOTZ Group, Inc.
Room: BC 245
The Blueprint for Success in Accounting
Alex Weidner, CPA, CFE
President and Shareholder
Kendra Anderson
Talent and Engagement Coordinator
Rudler, PSC Certified Professional Accountants
Room: BC 249
Time and Money: The Pursuit of Financial and Time Freedom
Brittan Grubb
Serial Entrepreneur
Room: BC 251
A Glimpse into the Cincinnati Open
Shanda Harris, MLS
Director of Volunteers and Interns
Ben Baumeister
Senior Director of Event Strategy
Caroline Calhoun
Premium Client Services Manager
Ozie Davis, IV
Group Sales Representative
Cincinnati Open
Room: BC 247
Pillars of Success: How to Systematically Grow Businesses
Brian Sedra
Chief Sales Officer
Phusion Projects
Room: BC 245
Graduate Programs at Haile College of Business
Dr. Abdullah Al Bahrani
Associate Dean
J Human
Director of MAcc
Dr. Polina Kaniuka
Assistant Director of International Programs
Kari Wright Perkins
Assistant Director of Graduate Programs
Susan Keuper, MBA
Assistant Director of Graduate Programs
Room: BC 247
Outside the Textbook: Lessons ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Construction Management Not Taught in the Classroom
Dave Bareswilt
Project Executive
Turner Construction Company
Room: BC 248
A Career in Credit Unions
Kelly Dattilo
Private Banker & Mortgage Loan Originator
Lukas Manger
Superior Wealth Management Representative
Dottie Disbennet
Accountant
Lee Pennekamp
Southern Region VP
Robert Cooney
Branch Manager & Mortgage Loan Originator
Chandler Clarkson
Marketing Coordinator
Superior Credit Union
Room: BC 249
International Supply Chains: Strategies for Global Success
Molly Bentley, SPHR
Recruiter
Prysmian Group
Room: BC 254
Student Entrepreneurship Panel
Details Coming Soon
Room: BC 251
Mission Driven Development Financing
Samuel Morgan-Jablonski
Compliance Manager
Cincinnati Development Fund
Room: BC 243
Explore full-time and internship/co-op opportunities with 90+ employers filling for business-related positions! Dress professionally and bring your resume.
Meet fellow graduate students at this exclusive happy hour event. Mingle with your cohort, engage with new connections, and more!
This year's Happy Hour is sponsored by Bill Hoover and .
Graduate students are encouraged to attend this session with John Helmle, MBA, who is the CFO of the Bengals NFL Football team.
John will be presenting on "Risk and Reward: The Business of the NFL".
Business Week exposes over 2,700 students to valuable, cutting-edge business-centered presentations from experienced professionals and provides networking opportunities with local employers. Proceeds generated from sponsorship will help cover expenses for this event, bringing quality learning and networking experiences to our students.
Contact Jennifer Gardner gardnerj@nku.edu with any questions or to secure sponsorship today.
