MCEDC - 2026 - Annual Meeting

You are invited to MCEDC’s 2026 Annual Meeting, featuring an evening of networking and an exciting keynote presentation by President of Willory, John Bernatovicz.

Mark your calendar and get ready for a keynote experience that’s anything but ordinary.

The Business World's Gone Wild:
Leadership Lessons from the Animial Kingdom
What can butterflies, dolphins, and elephants teach us about leadership, teamwork, and business success? More than you might expect.
In this energizing and thought-provoking keynote, John blends fascinating lessons from the animal kingdom with real-world workplace insights. Through memorable stories, surprising parallels, and practical takeaways, attendees will explore new ways to approach leadership, collaboration, adaptability, and problem-solving — all with a fresh perspective that’s both fun and impactful.

You’ll walk away with insights on how to:

• Strengthen leadership and teamwork through nature-inspired behaviors
• Improve decision-making, precision, and adaptability
• Approach business challenges with creativity, resilience, and renewed perspective

About the Speaker
John Bernatovicz is a seasoned entrepreneur, keynote speaker, author, and HR and payroll expert with more than 25 years of leadership experience. As President of Willory, he leads a boutique professional services firm dedicated to empowering purpose-driven organizations and developing top talent. John is also the author of HR Like a Boss — the first SHRM-published book to reach #1 New Release on Amazon — and will release his second book, Payroll Like a Boss, in April 2026.

Whether you’re a business owner, executive, or emerging leader, this keynote promises to inspire new thinking and practical takeaways you can apply immediately.

We look forward to welcoming you for an engaging and memorable event.

Agenda:

5:00-6:00 pm - Arrival and networking

6:00-6:45 pm - Dinner

6:45-7:30 pm -Program: The Business World's Gone Wild: Leadership Lessons from

the Animal Kingdom

7:30-7:45 pm - Q & A and networking

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND THE DEADLINE IS MARCH 17

Please register here

THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Blue Heron Event Center, 3227 Blue Heron Trace, Medina, United States

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