Excellence in Leadership: Redefining Business Success!

Unlocking Leadership Excellence: A Morning of Networking, Insight, and Learning!

We are excited to have De'Vonna Pittman, CEO & Founder of Nature's Syrup Beauty, SBA 2024 Women in Business Champion of the Year, author, and speaker, share her wisdom on redefining business success!

Connect with fellow professionals, gain invaluable leadership insights, and take part in making your own natural soap/lotion to go!

Excellence in Leadership is a quarterly event series hosted by Bethany, spotlighting a local business leader who shares actionable concepts applicable to everyday life. Join us to connect with like-minded business professionals from across the metro area and leave each gathering with a tangible action step for personal and professional growth.

Bethany has a rich history of launching successful businesses right here on our campus in Bloomington! Notable examples include Bethany Press, Bethany Publishing, Bethany Camping Trailers, and Bethany Lefse Grills—these businesses were started here at Bethany. We have a true heart for Business as Missions (BAM) and launched the planning for Excellence in Leadership in late 2023 to provide an opportunity for business leaders from all walks of life to come at Bethany to network, connect, learn new skills, and be empowered to live out their God-given purpose.

Meet Our Esteemed Speakers:

Presenting Speaker: De'Vonna Pittman
Founder and Owner of Nature's Syrup Beauty
🏆 Honored as the SBA 2024 Women in Business Champion of the Year, De'Vonna is passionate about empowering women and redefining beauty! As the visionary behind Nature's Syrup Beauty, she has translated her journey into a brand that embodies the needs of those with textured or curly hair. Born from years of crafting recipes in her own kitchen, Nature's Syrup Beauty's mission is to nurture and understand textured hair through the creation of safe and effective products that are now sold on Amazon, Macy's, and several other national retailers!

De'Vonna plans to share her challenging childhood and how faith helped her overcome adversity. She hopes to reveal God's love and illustrate how faith has been the cornerstone of her life, leading her to a place where she can now empower youth and give back to her community.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. David Hasz
President & CEO, Bethany

Dr. David Hasz leads Bethany, an organization dedicated to shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Drawing parallels between leadership principles and personal challenges, he will guide us through impactful leadership strategies while emphasizing the importance of leaning on God for direction and wisdom.

Event Details:

Time: 6:30 am - 7:30 am (Optional natural lotion/soap making experience)
Location: Bethany's Welcome Center, 6820 Auto Club Rd, 55438

Agenda:

• 6:30 am - 6:45 am: Welcome and connect with like-minded business leaders
• 6:45 am - 7:00 am: De'Vonna Pittman will speak on redefining business success through her own story of faith as a cornerstone of her life and her ability to inspire the next generation.
• 7:00 am - 7:15 am: Interactive Discussion Session
• 7:15 am - 7:30 am: Dr. David Hasz will unveil leadership insights and leave you with one actionable step to take with you.
• 7:30 am - 8:00 am: Optional natural lotion/soap making experience (Located outside the Welcome Center)

A light breakfast and coffee will be provided.

Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to refine your leadership skills and expand your professional network.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Bethany Global University, 6820 Auto Club Road, Bloomington, United States