IGNITE 2025
The Greater Beloit Business Summit
Premier Sponsor
Quint & Rishy Studer
Event Sponsors
Ignite 2025 Schedule
Thursday May 29th
Registration & Breakfast
Location: Irontek
Time: 8:30-9:15AM
| TIME SLOT | PRESENTATION | PRESENTER(s) | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 - 9:00 | Registration and breakfast is served | Catered by Mary’s Place | irontek |
| 9:00 - 9:15 | Describe the day, and introduce sponsor spotlight. Welcome and special word from Aimee Thurner - CEO, GBCC | Hosts: Ginger Carter Kerry Vistine Aimee Thurner | irontek |
| 9:15 - 9:30 | Break and travel to next session | ||
| 9:30 - 10:15 | 1st Sessions Track 1, 2 or 3 | See Track Descriptions | |
| 10:15 - 10:30 | Break and travel to next session | ||
| 10:30 - 11:15 | 1st Sessions Track 1, 2 or 3 | See Track Descriptions | |
| 11:15 - 11:30 | Break and travel to lunch and keynote speaker | ||
| 11:50 - 12:35 | Lunch and Keynote | From Roots to Renaissance - Rob Gerbitz Lunch catered by Perfectly Seasoned | The Forge |
| 12:35 - 12:50 | Break and travel to next session | ||
| 12:50 - 1:35 | 1st Sessions Track 1, 2 or 3 | See Track Descriptions | |
| 1:35 - 1:50 | Break and travel to next session | ||
| 1:50 - 2:55 | Connecting to the future workforce now! | Dana Leikness James Otterstein Nicole Pfundheller Heather Dobson Rob Hendrickson Debra Prowse | irontek |
| 2:55 - 3:00 | Official Dismissal | Aimee Thurner | irontek |
Track Sponsor
Track 1 – Igniting the Future
Location: IronTek
9:30-10:15 | Leading Choices, Community Voices
Presented by:
10:30-11:15 | Unlocking Financial Support
Presented by:
12:50-1:35 | The Culture Code
Presented by:
Scott Kunes
Chief Operating Officer
Kunes Auto Group
Track 2 – Igniting your Resources
Location: Visit Beloit
9:30-10:15 | From Hire to Inspire
Presented by:
12:50-1:35 | Closing the Deal
Presented by:
Rick Davis
Sales Development Leader
ABC Supply
Track 3 –Igniting your Wellbeing
Location: CareerTek
9:30-10:15 | Difficult Conversations Made Easy
Presented by:
Kelsey Paasch
Founder
Contour Consulting
10:30-11:15 | Beyond the Desk
Presented by:
Juanita Monarrez
Stateline Family YMCA
12:50-1:35 | Prioritize, Plan, & Thrive
Stateline Mental Health
Hospitality Sponsors
Lunch & Keynote Speaker
Location: Visit Beloit
11:50-12:35PM | Quint Studer
Presented by:
Quint Studer
Co-Founder, Partner, Speaker
The Studer Foundation
Igniting the Community
Location: IronTek
1:55-2:55PM | Spark of Hope
Presented by:
