Thursday, August 18, 2022
Taking what you experience on Sunday in church and applying it throughout the week at work can be a challenge. The faith and business conference is for business owners, managers, community leaders and anyone that seeks to integrate their faith into the workplace.
Who Should Attend?
2022 Keynote Speakers
Dina Dwyer-Owens
Business Owner I Motivational Speaker I Author
Keynote Speaker
Dina Dwyer-Owens is an acclaimed author and motivational speaker with more than 39 years of franchise leadership experience, including her time as Neighborly’s longest-tenured CEO, chairman, and board member. Dina also served as a chair of the International Franchise Association (IFA). In addition to appearing on CBS’ hit show “Undercover Boss” during her time as CEO of Neighborly (formerly Dwyer Group), Dina is the author of two books: Live R.I.C.H. and Values, Inc. that both share her global message for living and leading with a proven code of values (books available for purchase at Values-INC.com).
Dr. Michael Naughton
St. Thomas University
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Michael Naughton is the director of the Center for Catholic Studies at the University of St. Thomas (Minnesota, US) where he holds the Koch Chair in Catholic Studies and is a full professor in the department of Catholic Studies. He also taught in the College of Business for over 20 years. Author, co-author and co-editor of 12 books and monographs and over 60 articles, his most recent book is What We Hold in Trust: Rediscovering the Purpose of Catholic Higher Education (2021). He serves on multiple boards including as board chair for Reell Precision Manufacturing, which has plants and offices in the US, Europe and Asia and the board of trustees at the University of Mary and Catholic Eldercare.
Rory Kelly
Cell Only
Keynote Speaker
As the owner of CellOnly, Rory does more than provide leadership, he fosters a ‘family’ culture unlike any other that has spread throughout the company.
After attending the University of Nebraska Lincoln, Rory graduated from the University of Sioux Falls with a Business Management degree. Rory started as a sales representative with Cellular Only in 2004 eventually working his way up to manager of the company’s flagship store on 41st Street in Sioux Falls. Ultimately, through his drive and dedication to customer service, Rory was given the opportunity by the owners of CellOnly, Janet Eining and Pam Greene, to become a partner with them and grow the company. In a few short years, the company grew from just one location to serving customers in over 40 markets across 7 states, employing over 170 team members.
Rory‘s passion for better customer service led to his Golden Rule – nobody at CellOnly is allowed to say no without permission. The rule, which is known by employees at all levels, embodies the company’s commitment to doing everything possible to help guests.
Serving on multiple non-profit board and committees at his church, St. Mary’s, Rory plays an active role in the Sioux Falls community. He believes involvement is a key to success as a company, as a community, and as human beings.
Having achieved many accomplishments, Rory most recently was awarded the Master Grad certificate from Rapport International, a leadership institute known for helping individuals to recognize their talents and purpose. CellOnly has given the gift of Rapport to over 80 friends and employees.
By day, you can find Rory meeting with his team and Sioux Falls community members, serving on boards, working out, and running his kids to their activities. By night, you‘ll find him coaching kids’ activities, cooking, spending time with his wife, Amber, their three children and two Great Danes, and diving into a good book or series. Rory’s also enjoys include learning, travelling to and experiencing new places, and meeting new people. Often he refers to his wife, Amber, as a saint, noting that she has been the guiding force behind all positive change in his life.
Previous Conference Talks
Sponsorship Opportunities
$5,000 | PRESENTING SPONSOR
As a Presenting Sponsor, your organization will be a premier sponsor of the 2022 Faith and Business Conference with benefits that establish your presence as a company that supports a mission committed to integrate faith into the workplace.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to welcome guests from the stage at the event
- Two reserved VIP tables for eight guests each (total of 16 tickets)
- Company logo featured prominently in marketing materials
- Company logo to be featured in media release
- Quote from top executive to be featured in media release
- One-on-one interview with top executive, per media interest
- Social media mentions
- Company logo featured on screens throughout the event
- Company logo featured on the conference program and materials
$4,000 | KEYNOTE SPONSOR
EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY
As the exclusive Keynote Sponsor, your organization has the opportunity to sponsor this year’s world-renowned keynote speaker that will take faith principles and turn them into business practices.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to address all guests and introduce the Keynote Speaker from the stage
- One reserved VIP table for eight guests (total of 8 tickets)
- Company logo to be featured on event marketing materials
- Social media mentions
- Company logo featured on screens throughout the event
- Company logo featured on the conference program and materials
$3,500 | CONNECT LOUNGE SPONSOR
EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY – SOLD OUT
As the Connect Lounge Sponsor, your organization will be the exclusive sponsor of the lounge area – a place where guests can connect with others about faith and business.
Benefits:
- Exclusive sponsorship of the Connect Lounge, the highly visible and highly accessible networking hub of the Faith and Business Conference
- One reserved VIP table for eight guests (total of 8 tickets)
- Company logo to be featured on event marketing materials
- Social media mentions
- Company logo featured on screens throughout the event
- Company logo featured on the conference program and materials
$3,500 | SPEAKER SPONSOR
UP TO TWO OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
As the Speaker Sponsor, your organization has the opportunity to sponsor the conference’s featured speakers.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to address all guests and introduce the selected speaker from the stage
- One reserved VIP table for eight guests (total of 8 tickets)
- Company logo to be featured on event marketing materials
- Social media mentions
- Company logo featured on screens throughout the event
- Company logo featured on the conference program and materials
$2,500 | LUNCH SPONSOR
UP TO THREE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
The Lunch Sponsor gives your organization the opportunity to sponsor the lunch for over 250 guests at the seventh annual conference.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to address all guests from the stage prior to lunch being served
- One reserved VIP table for eight guests (total of 8 tickets) as well as admittance into the “VIP Meet & Greet” with the keynote speaker during lunch
- Company logo to be featured on event marketing materials
- Social media mentions
- Company logo featured on screens throughout the event
- Company logo featured on the conference program and materials
$2,000 | BOOK SPONSOR
UP TO EIGHT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
This sponsorship opportunity provides attendees at the conference with a book written by the keynote speaker.
Benefits:
- One reserved VIP table for eight guests (total of 8 tickets)
- Company logo to be featured on event marketing materials stationed near the book table
- Co-branded insert or bookmark or stamp to be displayed inside of each copy of the book with a message from Book Sponsor
- Social media mentions
- Company logo featured on screens throughout the event
- Company logo featured on the conference program and materials
$1,500 | BREAK SPONSOR
UP TO THREE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
This sponsorship opportunity ensures that all attendees are provided with a selection of tasty bites and refreshing beverages that will be served during the breaks at the conference.
Benefits:
- One reserved VIP table for eight guests (total of 8 tickets)
- Company logo to be featured on event signage stationed near the break areas for that particular designated break time
- Company logo to be featured on event marketing materials
- Social media mention
- Company logo featured on screens throughout the event
- Company logo featured on the conference program and materials
$1,000 | CORPORATE PARTNER
As a Corporate Partner, your company will receive recognition as a community leader that supports a mission to inspire and integrate faith and business within the workplace.
Benefits:
- One reserved table for eight guests (total of 8 tickets) to attend the conference
- Social media mention
- Company logo to be featured on event marketing materials
- Company logo featured on screens throughout the event
- Company logo featured on the conference program and materials
$500 | FRIEND OF THE FAITH AND BUSINESS CONFERENCE
As a friend of the seventh annual Faith and Business Conference, your gift will support business leaders across the region as they connect their faith within the workplace.
Benefits:
- One reserved half table for four guests (total of 4 tickets) to attend the conference
- Social media mention
- Company name featured on screens throughout the event
- Company name featured on the conference program and materials
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