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Join FEI Detroit for the February Dinner Meeting & Annual Academic Awards, hosted by Platinum Strategic Partner, Citizens Bank! Featuring keynote speakers Loren Hicks, Founder of Michigan Fashion Week, and Ken Walker, Founder, K. Walker Collective, presenting "Empowering Young Professionals: Navigating Entrepreneurship & Creative Expression".
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Event Agenda
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.- Career Development Session, "Interviewing For The Right Fit", presented by Adam Klug, Business Development Manager, Specialized Recruiting Group.
Specialized Recruiting Group will examine the challenges encountered by companies and organizations throughout the interviewing process, delve into strategic considerations aimed at facilitating successful hires, and explore the benefits that an effective interview process can bring to both organizations and job seekers.
Learning Objectives:
- Challenges In The Interviewing Process
- Strategies to Consider For A Highly Successful Interview Process
- Advantages Of Having A Successful Interviewing Process
1 CPE Credit Offered
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.- Professional Development Session, “
Economic and M&A Outlook”, presented by Michael Hans, CFA, Senior Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer, Clarfeld, Citizens Private Wealth, and Brad Winer, Managing Director M&A Advisory, Citizens.
Learning Objectives:
- Review of 2023 M&A market
- Outlook for 2024 M&A
- 2024 Macro and Markets Outlook
1 CPE Credit Offered
6:00 p.m. - 6:40 p.m. - Networking
6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. - Dinner and Awards Presentation
Each year the FEI Detroit Chapter recognizes the outstanding undergraduate and graduate students at universities in Southeastern Michigan. The following universities will be joining us for our dinner meeting to award their top undergraduate and graduate accounting/finance students that are graduating this academic year.
Eastern Michigan University
Michigan State University
Oakland University
University of Detroit Mercy
University of Michigan - Dearborn
University of Michigan - Flint
Walsh College
Wayne State University
7:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. - Keynote "TED Talk" Presentation, "Empowering Young Professionals: Navigating Entrepreneurship & Creative Expression" featuring Loren Hicks, Founder of Michigan Fashion Week, and Ken Walker, Founder K. Walker Collective.
Embark on a transformative dialogue with the dynamic duo of fashion influencers, Loren Hicks and Ken Walker, as they delve into the multifaceted landscape of empowerment, innovation, and creativity within the realm of fashion. Loren, a trailblazing Fashion Influencer and Entrepreneur, will unravel her inspiring journey to becoming a fashion icon in business, sharing insights into fostering creativity and making philanthropy an integral part of her success story. Complementing this narrative, Ken, a creative entrepreneur, will explore his path of breaking down barriers in the fashion industry and advocating for the pivotal role of creativity among young professionals, particularly within diverse communities. Together, Loren and Ken will weave a narrative that connects entrepreneurship, fashion, and the transformative power of creativity. This enlightening discussion aims to inspire audiences to redefine success, embrace a more inclusive, and innovative future in the ever-evolving world of fashion. Join these powerhouses for an engaging conversation that transcends boundaries, sparking the catalyst for positive change in the fashion industry and beyond.
1 CPE Credit Offered
Location
Andiamo - Warren
7096 E 14 Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48092
Map / Directions
Dress Code
Business Casual
Menu
Chef’s House Salad
Chicken Siciliana
Lemon Mousse
For dietary restrictions please contact [email protected]
Cost
- FEI Detroit Chapter Members: Free
- Chapter Strategic Partners: Free
- Qualified Prospective-Members: Free; contact d[email protected] for qualified membership criteria and to register.
- Student Award Recipients & Deans: Free
- Student's Guests: $60
- Non-Strategic Partner Guests, Signficant Others - $95
- Additional Strategic Partner Representative - $250*
*Please note: This fee applies to each strategic partner representative attending the event over the maximum allowed within a partner's sponsorship level. Please contact FEI Detroit administrator to assess registrations for your organization.
Last Day to Register: February 14, 2024
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