As someone who has turned around two historic baseball franchises, business leaders often seek out the advice of Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein. He closed the Schwab Impact conference this past week. Esptein spoke to a crowd full of independent financial advisors... Read More
Villanova brought their biggest sports celebrity to the table to help host the state of Pennsylvania's Special Olympics Fall Festival. Men's basketball coach Jay Wright was the keynote speaker for the festivities. The event took place November 10-12 and Wright addressed attendees du... Read More
Former professional football player Jon Dorenbos is a man of many talents. He has excelled as a motivational speaker and is next slated to speak at the American Gem Society Conclave. The event starts on April 23rd in Nashville, Tennessee. Dorenbos will deliver the breakfast keynote speech o... Read More
Hollywood director Peter Berg is a big fight fan and the owner of Wild Card West gym in Santa Monica, California. He has started holding a speaker series with high-profile guests and recently welcomed UFC president Dana White. White was joined at the event by standout boxing trainer Freddie... Read More
Former star pitcher David Cone had some of the finest memories of his career while with the New York Yankees. There will be scores of Yankees fans in attendance when he speaks at the McGivney Community Center celebrity breakfast. This is the first event of its kind and it takes place on November... Read More
The Charleston RiverDogs are bringing in one of baseball's all-time greats. While Andruw Jones will not be playing for the team, he will be speaking at their Hot Stove Banquet and Auction. The 14th annual event takes place February 2nd at the Charleston Marriott's Crystal Ballroom. Indivi... Read More
Since training for Olympic glory brought her to town, speed skating legend Bonnie Blair has always been an important part of the Milwaukee community. On Friday, she spoke at the Milwaukee Business Journal's Women of Influence Symposium. Over 400 people packed The Pfister Hotel to hear from Bl... Read More
Drew University got a visit from a noted former baseball star. Keith Hernandez participated in the Drew Forum In the Game lecture series that brings sports celebrities to campus. Many New York Mets fans were in the audience on Tuesday at the school located in Madison, New Jersey. Herna... Read More
The Restaurant Loss Prevention & Security Association is welcoming a sports celebrity to their Annual Convention. All-time leading rusher Emmitt Smith has been announced as the keynote speaker. The event takes place August 5-8 in Smith's backyard of Dallas, Texas at the downtown Hya... Read More