VBK 2021: Ventures Downtown

150 South Main Street,Harrisonburg VA 22801

22 July, 2021

Description

Join local leaders as we gather at various venues in downtown Harrisonburg to listen to keynote Carla Harris and network with one another. VBK 2021: Ventures Downtown flips the script on past VBK formats, allowing our community to experience the variety of downtown Harrisonburg following the pandemic. Connect with hundreds of local leaders at favorite downtown venues* and learn the wisdom of Relationship Currency from keynote Carla Harris! Venues include: Bella LunaBeyondBilly Jacks/Jack Brown'sExplore More Children's MuseumFriendly FermenterRuby's LoungeCarla will present on the topic of Relationship Currency. Performance currency, or working hard and getting results, is only part of the success formula. Carla argues how building and leveraging relationships is needed, too. The right connections can help you tackle tough issues, and some of these connections may become your advocates who support your recognition and promotion. Carla provides practical tips for building your relationship currency. Carla Harris is the Vice Chairman and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley. In August 2013, she was appointed by President Barack Obama to chair the National Women's Business Council. Harris was named to Fortune Magazine's list of "The 50 Most Powerful Black Executives in Corporate America. She is the author of the books Strategize to Win (2014, Hudson Press) and Expect to Win (2010, Avery). For more information on Carla Harris, see her bio. *Parking available at various locations in downtown Harrisonburg, but is up to each individual. VBK does not have dedicated parking spots as in previous years. Valley Business Keynote facilitates engaging ideas for local leaders to help them fulfill the Valley's vast potential by bringing excellent speakers to our area.