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SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship Series: Session 5: Sales and Sales Strategies
DESCRIPTION:This is PART 5 in a Series.\nInterested in learning more about what it takes to start a business\, whether it’s full time or a side hustle? \nTake the Entrepreneurial Readiness Assessment and discover for yourself if 2022 is the year you launch your company. \nTopics covered: \n\nMindset of entrepreneurs-the reality versus the romance of starting a business\nStart-up Checklist-what do you need to consider before you get started\nFinancial Preparation-are you financially ready?\nWho is Your Support Network and Community?\n\nMary Jacobs\, MA is Assistant Dean in the Graduate school of Business and Technology and MBA Program Director. Prior to joining Saint Mary’s\, she was Director of Center for Sales Innovation at St Catherine University for eight years where she oversaw the B2B and Healthcare Sales majors\, facilitated the Sales Executive Forum and managed the professional development program. \nMary was a sales leader in the airline industry for 19 years at Northwest/Delta Airlines and worked for Deluxe Corporation. She teaches and consults with women who are in changing careers from employee to entrepreneur with her practice\, The Women’s Excelerator. \nShe has extensive experience working with women entrepreneurs on starting a business and developing sales strategies. She speaks on the topics of “Closing the Confidence Gap-Getting Comfortable Selling Yourself” and “Sales Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs; Successfully Transitioning from Employee to Entrepreneur”. \nMary has been a facilitator with SCORE for 15 years and teaches cohorts of women who are starting business with a focus on sales acumen and confidence. She is a member of Diana International Research Institute (DIRI)at Babson College. The organization includes educators and researchers focused on teaching\, policy and practice for women entrepreneurs. \nShe is a Board member of the Women’s Health Leadership TRUST and Programming Chair. \nTRUST Members Only Event \nThank you to our TRUST 2022 Corporate Sponsors: UnitedHealth Group | UnitedHealthcare | Optum\,  Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota and St. Catherine University         
URL:https://whltrust.org/event/entrepreneurship-series-session-5-sales-and-sales-strategies/
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
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SUMMARY:Virtual Networking Series: Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:It’s BYOB–Bring Your Own Beverage! Kick off Spring by joining this virtual happy hour with other TRUST members. Take some time to join in fun and engaging conversation in this intimate virtual setting\, hosted by TRUST leadership. You’ll have the opportunity to meet others\, discuss current events and share ideas in a small group virtual setting.
URL:https://whltrust.org/event/virtual-networking-series-happy-hour-3/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220520T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220520T093000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174732
CREATED:20220421T153832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T175241Z
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SUMMARY:New Member Virtual Coffee House
DESCRIPTION:Are you new member to the TRUST? Or perhaps\nyou’ve been a member for some time but would like\nto learn more about membership benefits. You are\ncordially invited to attend a virtual ‘coffee house’\nnetworking event. Settle in with a cup of coffee and\nhear more about the TRUST\, membership benefits\nand upcoming events. \n  \n 
URL:https://whltrust.org/event/05-20-22-new-member-virtual-coffee-house/
CATEGORIES:New Member
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220601T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220601T090000
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CREATED:20220422T133924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T172053Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Networking Series: Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:It’s BYOC–Bring Your Own Coffee! Start your day with\nfun and engaging conversation with other TRUST\nmembers for this virtual networking event\, hosted by\nthe TRUST Programming Committee. You’ll have the\nopportunity to meet others in a small group virtual\nsetting\, discuss current events and share ideas. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://whltrust.org/event/virtual-networking-series-coffee-hour-3/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220608T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174732
CREATED:20220421T182704Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Networking Series: Lunch Break
DESCRIPTION:It’s BYOL–Bring Your Own Lunch! \nTake a break in your day for fun and engaging\nconversation with other TRUST members for\nthis virtual networking event\, hosted by TRUST\nleadership. You’ll have the opportunity to meet\nothers in a small group virtual setting\, discuss\ncurrent events and share ideas. \n 
URL:https://whltrust.org/event/virtual-networking-series-lunch-break-2/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220614T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220614T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174732
CREATED:20220531T193004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T172452Z
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SUMMARY:IDEA - Storytelling Series with Anton Vincent: Identifying and engaging male allies in the workplace
DESCRIPTION:The Inclusion\, Diversity\, Equity and Access (IDEA) storytelling series continues with Anton Vincent\, President of Mars Wrigley. We are excited for him to share his story and talk about identifying and engaging male allies in the workplace. \nAbout our speaker:\n \nAnton Vincent serves as President\, Mars Wrigley North America.   Since joining Mars in 2019\, Anton has successfully led the acceleration of value creation of one of the world’s largest\, most iconic consumer brand portfolios. He leads the cross-segment Regional Presidents Council (RPC) and is the principal Mars leadership voice for industry and regulatory matters in the US. \n  \nPrior to joining Mars\, Anton was the CEO of Greencore\, PLC\, USA\, a leading co-pack and co-man company. He spent 20 years at General Mills building award winning brands and leading three divisions to record financial performance\, helped execute the $10B acquisition of the Pillsbury Company and served on the board of 301 Inc.\, General Mills’ early-stage venture fund. Anton is a boundaryless global leader who is focused on transformational change\, expanding mindsets for modern growth\, developing breakthrough leaders and leading at the speed of tomorrow. \n  \nA native of Jackson\, Mississippi\, Anton holds a BBA in Finance from Sam Houston State University and an MBA in Marketing from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University\, where he currently serves on the Dean’s Council. Anton is active in industry leadership\, serving on the National Confectionary Association (NCA) board and the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance (SFPA). He is also an independent board director for International Paper (IP:NYSE)\, a $22B Fortune 100 company and the global leader in fiber-based packaging and pulp with operations in 180 countries. \n  \nAnton is a highly sought-after leadership influencer and speaker.  He has been recognized by many organizations and publications for his enterprise leadership – most notably – Savoy Magazine (Most Influential African Americans in Corporate America)\, Black Enterprise (Most Influential Blacks in America\, Most Influential Marketing & Advertising Executives)\, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity\, Inc. (Century Award of Excellence) and the Minneapolis Business Journal (Minority Executive of the Year). Anton is also a member of the Executive Leadership Council (ELC) and a founding member of Black Executive CMO Alliance (BECA)\, an alliance of the leading CXOs and CMOs.
URL:https://whltrust.org/event/trust-event-06-14-2022-idea-storytelling-series-with-anton-vincent/
CATEGORIES:IDEA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220617T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220617T093000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174732
CREATED:20220421T165435Z
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SUMMARY:New Member Virtual Coffee House
DESCRIPTION:Are you new member to the TRUST? Or perhaps\nyou’ve been a member for some time but would like\nto learn more about membership benefits. You are\ncordially invited to attend a virtual ‘coffee house’\nnetworking event. Settle in with a cup of coffee and\nhear more about the TRUST\, membership benefits\nand upcoming events. \n  \n 
URL:https://whltrust.org/event/new-member-virtual-coffee-house-2/
CATEGORIES:New Member
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220713T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220713T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174732
CREATED:20220421T183324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T173538Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Networking Series: Lunch Break
DESCRIPTION:It’s BYOL–Bring Your Own Lunch! \nTake a break in your day for fun and engaging\nconversation with other TRUST members for\nthis virtual networking event\, hosted by TRUST\nleadership. You’ll have the opportunity to meet\nothers in a small group virtual setting\, discuss\ncurrent events and share ideas. \n 
URL:https://whltrust.org/event/virtual-networking-series-lunch-break-3/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220715T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220715T093000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174732
CREATED:20220421T170713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T175928Z
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SUMMARY:New Member Virtual Coffee House
DESCRIPTION:Are you new member to the TRUST? Or perhaps\nyou’ve been a member for some time but would like\nto learn more about membership benefits. You are\ncordially invited to attend a virtual ‘coffee house’\nnetworking event. Settle in with a cup of coffee and\nhear more about the TRUST\, membership benefits\nand upcoming events. \n  \n 
URL:https://whltrust.org/event/new-member-virtual-coffee-house-3/
CATEGORIES:New Member
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220720T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220720T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174732
CREATED:20220422T135057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T133606Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Networking Series: Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:It’s BYOC–Bring Your Own Coffee! Start your day with\nfun and engaging conversation with other TRUST\nmembers for this virtual networking event\, hosted by\nthe TRUST Programming Committee. You’ll have the\nopportunity to meet others in a small group virtual\nsetting\, discuss current events and share ideas. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://whltrust.org/event/virtual-networking-series-coffee-hour-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220726T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220726T090000
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CREATED:20220627T183111Z
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SUMMARY:TRUST IDEA Story Telling Series: Gloria Perez
DESCRIPTION:The Inclusion\, Diversity\, Equity and Access (IDEA) storytelling series continues with Gloria Perez\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota (WFMN). \nAbout our speaker:\n \nGloria Perez is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota (WFMN)\, where she leads the first statewide women’s foundation in the country. WFMN has distributed more than $31 million through community investments; conducts ongoing research on the status of women and girls in Minnesota; advocates for public policy that results in greater economic security and safety for women and their families; and invests in organizations and leaders to build the field and achieve gender and racial equity. \n  \nPerez became one of the country’s leading experts in two-generation strategies to reducing poverty as President & CEO of Jeremiah Program\, a national nonprofit whose proven\, holistic approach transforms families from poverty to prosperity two generations at a time. Perez has more than 25 years of experience across sectors\, ranging from small business\, for-profit corporations to nonprofit human service organizations. As an Ascend Fellow at the Aspen Institute\, Perez is working with other national leaders to drive innovative ideas and proven strategies to help families achieve educational success and economic security. She serves on the board of directors for Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation\, the Ciresi Walburn Foundation\, and the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. \n  \n**This is a TRUST Members only event \nThank you to our TRUST 2022 Corporate Sponsors: UnitedHealth Group | UnitedHealthcare | Optum\, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota\, St. Catherine University
URL:https://whltrust.org/event/trust-idea-story-telling-series-gloria-perez/
CATEGORIES:IDEA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220803T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220803T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174732
CREATED:20220422T135241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T172601Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Networking Series: Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:It’s BYOC–Bring Your Own Coffee! Start your day with\nfun and engaging conversation with other TRUST\nmembers for this virtual networking event\, hosted by\nthe TRUST Programming Committee. You’ll have the\nopportunity to meet others in a small group virtual\nsetting\, discuss current events and share ideas. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://whltrust.org/event/virtual-networking-series-coffee-hour-5/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220804T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220804T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174732
CREATED:20220711T150413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T202606Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Service Event: Second Harvest Heartland Volunteer
DESCRIPTION:Join other TRUST member as we spend the afternoon at Second Harvest assisting with sorting\, labeling\, weighing and packing various food items to meet immediate needs and help feed our hungry neighbors.  The volunteer position requires volunteers are able to twist and bend down\, stand for the duration of their shift\, and lift up to 5 pounds. \nLocated at 7101 Winnetka Ave N\, Brooklyn Park\, MN 55428 from 3:30pm – 5:00pm CST. \nWe have 30 volunteer slots – come and volunteer\, meet fellow TRUST members and make a difference in our community! \nMore details to follow about logistics. \n  \n**This is a TRUST Members only event \nThank you to our TRUST 2022 Corporate Sponsors: UnitedHealth Group | UnitedHealthcare | Optum\, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota\, HealthPartners Park Nicollet
URL:https://whltrust.org/event/08-04-2022-trust-in-person-service-event-second-harvest-volunteer/
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220810T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220810T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174732
CREATED:20220421T183708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T173347Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Networking Series: Lunch Break
DESCRIPTION:It’s BYOL–Bring Your Own Lunch! \nTake a break in your day for fun and engaging\nconversation with other TRUST members for\nthis virtual networking event\, hosted by TRUST\nleadership. You’ll have the opportunity to meet\nothers in a small group virtual setting\, discuss\ncurrent events and share ideas. \n 
URL:https://whltrust.org/event/virtual-networking-series-lunch-break-4/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220819T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220819T093000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174732
CREATED:20220421T171054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T175145Z
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SUMMARY:New Member Virtual Coffee House
DESCRIPTION:Are you new member to the TRUST? Or perhaps\nyou’ve been a member for some time but would like\nto learn more about membership benefits. You are\ncordially invited to attend a virtual ‘coffee house’\nnetworking event. Settle in with a cup of coffee and\nhear more about the TRUST\, membership benefits\nand upcoming events. \n  \n 
URL:https://whltrust.org/event/new-member-virtual-coffee-house-4/
CATEGORIES:New Member
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220823T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220823T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174732
CREATED:20220531T215308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T150849Z
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SUMMARY:TRUST Programming Event: Olive on Tap Tasting and Networking
DESCRIPTION:Casual outdoor networking to include Oil and Vinegar tasting with light refreshments. \nFarquar Park\, Hilltop Pavilion\, Apple Valley\, MN
URL:https://whltrust.org/event/trust-programming-event-olive-on-tap-tasting-and-networking/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220907T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220907T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174732
CREATED:20220422T140133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T172700Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Networking Series: Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:It’s BYOC–Bring Your Own Coffee! Start your day with\nfun and engaging conversation with other TRUST\nmembers for this virtual networking event\, hosted by\nthe TRUST Programming Committee. You’ll have the\nopportunity to meet others in a small group virtual\nsetting\, discuss current events and share ideas. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://whltrust.org/event/virtual-networking-series-coffee-hour-6/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220908T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174732
CREATED:20220711T154726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T130529Z
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SUMMARY:Pinnacle Leader Dinner - Nicollet Island Inn
DESCRIPTION:Due to capacity limitations\, members are allowed to attend only 1 Pinnacle Dinner per year. \n  \nPlease join us for an intimate conversation and dinner at the Nicollet Island Inn with a pinnacle leader in our community featuring current and former TRUST presidents. \nEnjoy the conversation while you engage with other TRUST members.\nYou will have a chance to ask questions of our featured speaker and network with each other. \nLearn about their career journey and advice for women leading in their healthcare organizations and growing in their own professions\, while you share a fabulous meal and beverages together! \nHosted by: Chris Bent\, 2021 TRUST President\nPinnacle Leader: Allison O’Connor\, current TRUST President \nDate: 09.08.2022 \nTime: 6:00pm-8:00pm \nLocation:\nNicollet Island Inn\n95 Merriam Street\, Minneapolis \nCost: $100 (this includes dinner and drinks). \nRegistration is limited to 10 TRUST members and our two hosts\, so please register early. \n\nPinnacle Leader \nAllison O’ Connor\, 2022 TRUST President \n \nAllison O’Connor is the VP of Strategy Integration at Lifespark\, a whole-person senior care services company in Minneapolis.  In this role\, Allison works across the businesses of Lifespark to provide direction\, drive results\, and connect implementation and execution of the company strategy and goals.  Her career has focused on consulting in the health care industry\, first with Deloitte Consulting\, working with global and national clients to locally as a Principal at Fathom Consulting. Allison has over 22 years of professional experience in financial and operational planning\, and the last 18 years in healthcare. \nAllison has held President/Chair roles for the Board of the American College of Healthcare Executives Minnesota Chapter\, the Minnesota Rural Health Association and was Vice-Chair of the Board of Cedar Riverside People’s Center\, a local FQHC.  Allison is a Board member of the American Red Cross North Central Blood Services Region and member of the Women Business Leaders (WBL).  Allison served on the inaugural year of the charitable Arts & Healing Board supporting Minneapolis Children’s Hospital.  Allison was awarded the Top Women in Finance award in 2012 by Finance & Commerce magazine. \nAllison graduated at the top of her class in the Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the Johnson School at Cornell University in New York.  She earned a Bachelor of Science and Administration (BSBA) from the Daniels College of Business at Denver University as part of the Honors Program. \n\nHosted By \nChris Bent\, 2021 TRUST President \nAs senior vice president and chief operating officer (COO) at rime Therapeutics\, Christine Bent is responsible for the organization’s day-to-day PBM\, clinical and contact center operations\, operational planning and delivery \nBent’s prior 25-year extensive background leading large\, integrated health care provider systems gives Prime the expertise to create superior partnerships with physicians and other stakeholders to deliver patient-centered total drug management solutions. \nBent earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Carleton College in Northfield\, Minnesota\, and a master’s degree in hospital and healthcare administration from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Bent serves on numerous boards\, including Women’s Health Leadership TRUST\, Mount Olivet Home\, Careview Home and Day Services\, and Lakewood Cemetery. \n  \n**This is a TRUST Members only event \nThank you to our TRUST 2022 Corporate Sponsors: UnitedHealth Group | UnitedHealthcare | Optum\, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota\, HealthPartners Park Nicollet
URL:https://whltrust.org/event/trust-pinnacle-dinner-nicollet-island-inn/
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220913T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220913T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174732
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SUMMARY:Virtual Book Club: The 10 Minute Leadership Challenge with author Margaret Smith 
DESCRIPTION:  \nTuesday\, September 13\, 2022. 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. \nExperience the 10 attributes of successful and inspiring leaders.  Based on the book authored by the speaker\, “The Ten Minute Leadership Challenge”\, you will learn the importance of these attributes and easy\, simple methods for demonstrating them and building your expertise. \n \nMargaret B. Smith is a career coach\, educator\, speaker\, author and the founder of UXL.  Her clients share a desire to develop leadership and management skills\, learn how to achieve their goals and help others grow.  She taps into her extensive business experience as she addresses contemporary workplace challenges.  Her passion for guiding her clients towards reaching their full potential and deliver results for their organization is what drives her. \nMargaret is a retired Business Director for 3M and currently vice chair of Women’s Business Bridge\, a program for entrepreneurs in the St Croix Valley sponsored by the Stillwater\, MN Chamber of Commerce\, was nominated as a Business Woman of the Year in her community and nominated for the Woman in Business award by the Minneapolis St Paul Business Journal. \n  \nCheck out Margaret’s book: The 10-Minute Leadership Challenge \n  \n\n**This is a TRUST Members only event \n\nThank you to our TRUST 2022 Corporate Sponsors: UnitedHealth Group | UnitedHealthcare | Optum\,  \nBlue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota  \nHealthPartners Park Nicollet
URL:https://whltrust.org/event/trust-virtual-book-club-the-10-minute-leadership-challenge/
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220914T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220914T130000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Networking Series: Lunch Break
DESCRIPTION:It’s BYOL–Bring Your Own Lunch! \nTake a break in your day for fun and engaging\nconversation with other TRUST members for\nthis virtual networking event\, hosted by TRUST\nleadership. You’ll have the opportunity to meet\nothers in a small group virtual setting\, discuss\ncurrent events and share ideas. \n 
URL:https://whltrust.org/event/virtual-networking-series-lunch-break-5/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220916T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220916T093000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174732
CREATED:20220421T171331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T175150Z
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SUMMARY:New Member Virtual Coffee House
DESCRIPTION:Are you new member to the TRUST? Or perhaps\nyou’ve been a member for some time but would like\nto learn more about membership benefits. You are\ncordially invited to attend a virtual ‘coffee house’\nnetworking event. Settle in with a cup of coffee and\nhear more about the TRUST\, membership benefits\nand upcoming events. \n  \n 
URL:https://whltrust.org/event/new-member-virtual-coffee-house-5/
CATEGORIES:New Member
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220921T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220921T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174732
CREATED:20220421T204403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T170551Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Networking Series: Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:It’s BYOB–Bring Your Own Beverage! Kick off Spring by joining this virtual happy hour with other TRUST members. Take some time to join in fun and engaging conversation in this intimate virtual setting\, hosted by TRUST leadership. You’ll have the opportunity to meet others\, discuss current events and share ideas in a small group virtual setting.
URL:https://whltrust.org/event/virtual-networking-series-happy-hour-7/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220922T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220922T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174732
CREATED:20220725T153546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T144644Z
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SUMMARY:Professional Development Class: Build Your Negotiation Skills and Confidence!
DESCRIPTION:This is an in-person event! \nJoin other TRUST members for this one-day class that focuses on developing stronger\, more effective negotiating acumen. \nStrong negotiation skills create value at client meetings\, provide options to solve problems\, manage conflict and build stronger relationships \nLearn negotiation strategies and techniques to help you become a skilled and confident negotiator and produce better results in your job. \nThis interactive class will focus on Negotiation Fundamentals\, Negotiation Process\, Conflict Management\, and Persuasion and Influencing others. \nYou will have the chance to practice negotiating techniques with case studies and simulations and end your day with more confidence and competence as a negotiator. \n \nDanielle Hansen is a Senior Director Global Strategic Sourcing at Tonal\, an at-home fitness startup revolutionizing the smartest home gym system\, with a current valuation of $1.6B. She is an Adjunct Professor at the University of St. Thomas teaching Negotiation Strategy in the MBA and Executive Education Programs as well as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management where she teaches Supply Chain & Operations Management. She possesses an extensive background in international supplier relationship management\, contract manufacturing\, negotiation\, project management\, and continuous improvement. \nIn addition\, Danielle is the President of Strategic Training Endeavors a training\, consulting\, and coaching company helping companies & individuals evolve and embrace their leadership potential. Danielle is a published author of the book Upward: Leadership Lessons for Women on the Rise and continues her work with girls and women serving as the Board Chair of Girls Are Powerful. \nDanielle is passionate about improving people’s lives and has had the opportunity for the past 17+ years to impact/improve people’s lives on a daily basis through ensuring continuity of quality supply of medical device\, bio-pharmaceutical\, and consumer industry products while at Tonal\, Coloplast\, CPC\, Stryker\, St. Jude Medical\, Honeywell\, & Medtronic. \n  \nFacilitator: Danielle Hansen\, MBA \nDate: September 22\, 2022 \nTime: 8:45am-4:00pm \nLocation: Saint Mary’s University\, 2304 Park Avenue\, Minneapolis \nCost: $25 \nThe class capacity is 25 TRUST members\, so please register early. \n  \n\n**This is a TRUST Members only event \n\nThank you to our TRUST 2022 Corporate Sponsors: UnitedHealth Group | UnitedHealthcare | Optum\,  \nBlue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota  \nHealthPartners Park Nicollet
URL:https://whltrust.org/event/professional-development-class-build-your-negotiation-skills-and-confidence/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174732
CREATED:20220815T164811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T132029Z
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SUMMARY:Graduate Program Panel
DESCRIPTION:Date: September 27\, 2022 \nTime: 12:00pm – 1:00pm CST \nLocation: Zoom \n  \nA panel representing a variety of different graduate degree programs will share about their different programs\, how their degree has helped them in their career\, and answer a variety of questions to help anyone considering a graduate degree understand more about their options. \n  \nMelissa Fradette\nExecutive Director\nCentraCare System CNO \n \nMelissa Fradette is the Executive Director\, System Chief Nursing Officer for CentraCare. Her previous professional experiences include eighteen years in Critical Care nursing and a Magnet Program Director. Melissa has Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biomedical Science from St. Cloud State University\, Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Minnesota\, and a Master of Science Degree in Nursing Education from Walden University. Melissa has a passion for change management\, process improvement and nursing excellence. She is an active leader in numerous professional organizations\, community boards\, and volunteer activities. \n  \n\n\n\n\nAnn Guyott\nDirector of Operations & Director of SCRIBE SERVICES\nEmergency Care Consultants\, P.A. \n\nAnn Guyott is the Director of Operations for Emergency Care Consultants\, P.A. She is responsible for the overall day-to-day operations\, including strategic planning\, revenue cycle management\, payer relationships\, process improvement\, and recruitment and hiring. \nShe joined the TRUST in late 2020 as an opportunity to connect and collaborate with both TRUST members as well as members of the greater health care community . She currently serves on the Programming Committee where she enjoys developing events for members to learn from and network with other health care leaders. \nAnn earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Minnesota\, Twin Cities and recently graduated this past May from the University of St. Thomas with a MBA. She is passionate about health care and leadership development\, especially cultivating and supporting leaders early in their careers. \nShe lives in Carver with her husband\, Jeff. She has three daughters\, Taylor (21)\, Cecilia (7)\, and Aria (5). During her free time\, she enjoys spending time with family\, being active with running and biking\, listening to a podcast\, and enjoying a nice\, hot cup of coffee. \n  \nEllie Hallen\nDirector of Operations\nAllina Integrated Medical Network [AIMN] \n \nEllie Hallen joined Allina Health in 2015 as an Administrative Fellow\, becoming Allina’s Neuroscience Program and Operations Manager for the following 5 years. After serving as project manager for Allina’s value-based contracting efforts with BCBS MN\, she has now been serving as Director\, Population Health for over two years\, building the capabilities required for achieving success in Allina Health’s population health strategy. In 2021\, Ellie took on additional responsibility as Director of Operations\, Allina Integrated Medical Network\, as well as Program Director for Allina’s Health-Related Social Needs program. Ellie received a Master’s of Healthcare Administration from the University of Minnesota in 2015\, and an undergraduate degree from Boston College in Economics and Psychology in 2012. \n  \nMolly Jacques\nSr. Director\, Specialty Care Ring\nHennepin Healthcare \n\nMolly Jacques is Sr. Director of Clinic Operations at Hennepin Health Care overseeing daily operations for various primary\, medicine specialty \, and surgical practices within a new clinic and specialty center. She has over 20 years of experience in the health care industry working in the medical device industry\, health care consulting \, and for the last 10 years in clinic operations. Molly has a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the University of Minnesota with a focus in health care administration/policy and a Bachelor’s Degree from the College of St. Benedict with an undergraduate degree in Communication. She reside s in Lakeville\, MN with her family including husband and two teenage children. They enjoy attending various sporting and community events \, and cooking for family and friends. \n  \nJoy Plamann\nPresident\nCentracare \n \nJoy Plamann\, DNP\, MBA\, RN\, BC\, is Senior Vice President for Central Operations and President for St. Cloud Hospital. Dr. Plamann started her career with CentraCare – St. Cloud Hospital in 1995. She has previously served in the roles of Vice President Acute Care/St. Cloud Hospital Chief Nursing Officer\, Section Director\, Hospital Medicine\, Care Center Director\, Department Director\, Core Charge Nurse\, Staff Development Nurse and Charge Nurse. \nDr. Plamann received her BSN from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire\, a HealthCare MBA from the University of St. Thomas and a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in Health System and Executive Leadership from the University of Pittsburgh. \n  \n\n**This event is opened to everyone! \n\nThank you to our TRUST 2022 Corporate Sponsors: UnitedHealth Group | UnitedHealthcare | Optum\,  \nBlue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota  \nHealthPartners Park Nicollet
URL:https://whltrust.org/event/sept_graduate_program_panel/
CATEGORIES:Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221005T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221005T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174732
CREATED:20220422T140413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T172334Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Networking Series: Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:It’s BYOC–Bring Your Own Coffee! Start your day with\nfun and engaging conversation with other TRUST\nmembers for this virtual networking event\, hosted by\nthe TRUST Programming Committee. You’ll have the\nopportunity to meet others in a small group virtual\nsetting\, discuss current events and share ideas. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://whltrust.org/event/virtual-networking-series-coffee-hour-7/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174732
CREATED:20220725T163106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T144700Z
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SUMMARY:Professional Development Class: Financial Acumen for Non-Finance Women in Business
DESCRIPTION:This is an in-person event! \nGrow your financial acumen and literacy and develop the skills to influence others and your business results! \nJoin other TRUST members for this one-day class that focuses on developing stronger financial acumen and confidence. \nRead and use financial reports for sounds decision-making\nUnderstand the financial metrics to evaluate company health\nApply finance concepts to accomplish organizational goals\nUse critical thinking to evaluate information for solving business problems\nDiscuss business and financial challenges with confidence \nYou will build your competence in the application and conversation about financial results and your work with this interactive class. \nDr. Johnson is a seasoned finance professional and professor whose area of expertise includes the ability to scaffold complex concepts to increase financial acumen. With professional experience of more than 20 years in the financial services industry and 15 years working with companies to improve finance functions\, Dr. Johnson draws from diverse examples in multiple industries. As an enthusiastic educator with a passion for increasing financial understanding\, she teaches a wide range of accounting and finance courses in all levels of higher education and in private workshops. \n  \nFacilitator: Dr. Nancy L. Johnson\, CPA \nDate: October 10\, 2022 \nTime: 9:00am-4:00pm \nLocation: Saint Mary’s University\, 2304 Park Avenue\, Minneapolis \nCost: $25 \nThe class capacity is 25 TRUST members\, so please register early. \n  \n\n**This is a TRUST Members only event \n\nThank you to our TRUST 2022 Corporate Sponsors: UnitedHealth Group | UnitedHealthcare | Optum\,  \nBlue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota  \nHealthPartners Park Nicollet
URL:https://whltrust.org/event/professional-development-class-financial-acumen-for-non-finance-women-in-business/
CATEGORIES:Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221012T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174732
CREATED:20220421T190636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T173309Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Networking Series: Lunch Break
DESCRIPTION:It’s BYOL–Bring Your Own Lunch! \nTake a break in your day for fun and engaging\nconversation with other TRUST members for\nthis virtual networking event\, hosted by TRUST\nleadership. You’ll have the opportunity to meet\nothers in a small group virtual setting\, discuss\ncurrent events and share ideas. \n 
URL:https://whltrust.org/event/virtual-networking-series-lunch-break-6/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221012T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221012T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174732
CREATED:20220506T170351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T193212Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Forum - Registrations are Live!
DESCRIPTION:Who: All TRUST Members\nWhat: 2022 Forum\nWhere: In-person\nMcNamara Alumni Center\n200 Oak Street S.E.\, Suite 100\nMinneapolis\, MN 55455\nMore Information
URL:https://whltrust.org/event/2022-forum-save-the-date/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221014T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221014T093000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174732
CREATED:20220421T171852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T142847Z
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SUMMARY:New Member Virtual Coffee House
DESCRIPTION:Are you new member to the TRUST? Or perhaps\nyou’ve been a member for some time but would like\nto learn more about membership benefits. You are\ncordially invited to attend a virtual ‘coffee house’\nnetworking event. Settle in with a cup of coffee and\nhear more about the TRUST\, membership benefits\nand upcoming events. \n  \n 
URL:https://whltrust.org/event/new-member-virtual-coffee-house-6/
CATEGORIES:New Member
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221019T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174732
CREATED:20220630T194227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T183156Z
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SUMMARY:Programming Event: Leadership Cohort Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 19\, 2022. 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM \nThis 5 session cohort\, facilitated by Margaret Smith\, will follow the needs and wishes of the members. That may sound a bit free flowing and lack the specificity and direction you would find helpful. However\, this structure allows for conversation about relevant and contemporary issues\, things that are happening right now that we need help or support for. \nTypical topics that Margaret will include are: holding tough conversations\, asking for what you want\, building trust\, managing your mindset\, motivating and inspiring others\, leading up – down and side ways. \nLearn from others\, build long lasting relationships\, share your wisdom and experiences\, enhance your leadership skills\, and have fun! \n \nMargaret B. Smith is a career coach\, educator\, speaker\, author and the founder of UXL.  Her clients share a desire to develop leadership and management skills\, learn how to achieve their goals and help others grow.  She taps into her extensive business experience as she addresses contemporary workplace challenges.  Her passion for guiding her clients towards reaching their full potential and deliver results for their organization is what drives her. \nMargaret is a retired Business Director for 3M and currently  vice chair of Women’s Business Bridge\, a program for entrepreneurs in the St Croix Valley sponsored by the Stillwater\, MN Chamber of Commerce\, was nominated as a Business Woman of the Year in her community and nominated for the Woman in Business award by the Minneapolis St Paul Business Journal. \n  \n\n**This is a TRUST Members only event \n\nThank you to our TRUST 2022 Corporate Sponsors: UnitedHealth Group | UnitedHealthcare | Optum\,  \nBlue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota  \nHealthPartners Park Nicollet
URL:https://whltrust.org/event/trust-programming-event-leadership-cohort-session-1/
CATEGORIES:Development
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