Elevate & Inspire Business Summit
2655 Everett Freeman Way
Thursday, March 13, 2025 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us at Rolling Hills Casino Event Center for the 2nd Annual Elevate & Inspire Business Summit, presented by the Red Bluff Chamber of Commerce!
Schedule of Events:
8:00 – 8:30am: Registrations, Breakfast and Vendor Booths
8:30am: Welcome and Introductions - Dave Gowan, CEO of Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce
8:45am: Hire Slow, Fire Fast - Jessica Rivera, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP, Training & Coaching Director of CEA
Building and maintaining a strong team is vital for business success. In this session, we’ll explore the practical strategies to attract top talent, hire smart, and onboard effectively, make informed decisions about when to coach and retain team members, and when it’s time to part ways and how to handle transitions professionally with confidence and clarity while preserving your company culture.
Join us to learn:
· Effective Strategies for Attracting and Hiring Top Talent
· How to Design an Onboarding Process that Drives Engagement and Retention
· When and How to Make Decisions on Retention vs. Termination
· Steps to Navigate Challenging Employee Transitions with Clarity and Professionalism
9:55am: Be a Coach, Not a Boss - Kim Gusman, President & CEO of CEA
Ready to level up your leadership game? In today's world, effective leaders are ditching the old-school "boss" vibe and stepping into the role of a coach. Being a successful leader is about building trust, guiding your team, and helping them crush their goals.
In this interactive discussion we will cover:
- How to have meaningful conversations that bring out the best in your team.
- Give feedback that actually motivates and sparks growth.
- Ask the right questions and really listen to what your team needs.
- Create a positive vibe where everyone feels accountable and driven to succeed
Whether you’re new to leading a team or just want to freshen up your approach, this session will provide simple, practical tools to inspire and connect with your people. Let’s redefine leadership together—one coaching moment at a time! Join us for some effective practical tools to inspire and connect with your people.
11:00am: Transformational Leadership - Ahab Alhindi, Redding Chick-fil-A franchisee, Leads the Champions Leadership Group
Join Ahab Alhindi, owner of Chick-fil-A Redding and founder of Champions Business Leaders, as he delivers an inspiring, interactive session on transformational leadership. Discover how to elevate your personal growth, empower your team, and drive meaningful change in your business and community. With a passion for developing world-changing leaders, Ahab brings insights from his experience as a leadership coach and speaker to help you create lasting impact.
12:00pm: Event Concludes
