Ignite Leadership Summit Draws 700-Person Crowd02/11/2019
Ignite Leadership Conference
Tupelo, Miss. (Jan. 17, 2019)– A sold out crowd of over 700 community leaders from all over Mississippi and parts of Alabama and Tennessee, gathered at the Orchard today to attend the Community Development Foundation’s (CDF) one-day leadership summit, IGNITE. (www.IgniteLeadership.com)
CDF believes that at our community’s core, the ultimate catalyst for growth is the ability to identify, engage and ignite the right people. IGNITE is a one-day leadership conference featuring world-class speakers, incredible peer-to-peer interaction and an energizing atmosphere.
IGNITE’s presentation line up featured a diverse array of leadership speakers including Netflix star Brittany Wagner, body language and communication guru Justin Patton, New York Times bestselling author Greg McKeown and talent strategist and CEO of Integreat Leadership, Randy Gravitt.
Chairman of CDF Jerry Maxcy states, “We at CDF are so excited about IGNITE 2019 and the continued growth in community participation during the first two years of this dynamic program. It has become a true regional leadership event that promises to just grow and get bigger and better each year. Our speakers are all top notch and each one brings a unique message that resonates with our audience.”
Other speakers included author and award-winning TV and radio broadcaster, Vera Jones who shared her personal testimony to faith and motivated the crowd to seek their own, local entrepreneurs and co-founders of Blue Delta Jeans, Josh West and Nick Weaver and author Aaron Davis, who concluded the day with a lesson in the importance of having a positive attitude.
Dan Rollins, CEO of BancorpSouth, IGNITE 2019’s platinum sponsor says, “The BancorpSouth partnership with IGNITE is a perfect fit. We know that strong leaders build strong communities and at BancorpSouth, we are committed to both.”
CDF hopes that IGNITE continues to grow from year to year as it lives out its mission of developing leaders in Tupelo and the region. The 3rdAnnual IGNITE event is set for January 16, 2020. Visit igniteleadership.com for updates and ticket information.
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About the Community Development Foundation:
Founded in 1948, CDF is the exclusive agency charged with providing chamber of commerce, economic development, and planning and property management services for Tupelo/Lee County, Mississippi. The Community Development Foundation (CDF) is a nonprofit membership organization composed of civic, business, and professional leaders representing the region. CDF has been selected nine times as one of the top 10 industrial development agencies in the nation by Site Selection magazine, a leading trade magazine for industrial development consultant.
About IGNITE:
Presented by the Community Development Foundation, IGNITE is a one-day leadership summit inspiring attendees to lead and create desired change within their organizations and communities with renewed passion and drive.
POSTED: 02.11.2019