The Greater Irvine Chamber’s inaugural half-day ASPIRE Leadership Summit on Thursday, Nov. 21, 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., at the beautiful Balboa Bay Resort, 1221 W. Coast Hwy., in Newport Beach, will include a business-focused economic update presented by CLA’s Chief Wealth Advisory Officer, W. Clayton Bland.
For more than 25 years, Bland has been a licensed investment advisor and registered representative, advising a wide range of high-net-worth individuals, executives, retirees, small business owners, foundations, and endowments.
Bland joined CLA in 2015, leading the wealth advisory practice for the Western US. At CLA, he leads a team of financial and investment professionals and has helped to define and grow the firm’s wealth advisory practice. He played a critical role in creating its Private Client Services offering, encompassing tax services, estate planning strategy, investment advisory, risk management, and more. Bland is a key member of CLA’s core leadership, driving strategy and direction for the firm.
The ASPIRE program will also include:
- Networking & Plated Lunch
- TedX-Style Speakers
- Champagne Reception and Meet & Greet with the Panelists!
- Two Panel Discussions:
Company Culture: Love Where You Work
Moderator:
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- Nada Lena Nasserdeen, Founder & CEO, Rise Up For You
Panelists:
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- Susan DeGrassi, President & Chief Operating Officer, Antis Roofing & Waterproofing
- Barry Draskovich, Vice President, Program & Contract Management, Parker Aerospace
- Lindsay Oglesby, Chief Executive Officer, Tax Relief Advocates
- Clive Pinto, Global Head of HR, R&D and Scientific Affairs, Johnson & Johnson
Finding Your Purpose
Moderator:
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- Josh Graves, Founder & Owner, Fitness on Fire
Panelists:
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- April Barnes, President, Vital Link
- David Blair, Director of Philanthropy, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast
- Isabella Zelinger, Vice President, Cresa
At the conclusion of the day's program, attendees will have the opportunity to network with the panelists during a special Meet & Greet Champagne Reception sponsored by MemorialCare.
Through October 31, individual early-bird tickets are $155 for Greater Irvine Chamber members and $200 for non-members. Beginning November 1, they are $195 for members and $250 for non-members.
City of Hope Orange County, a diamond-level Leaders Circle partner of the Greater Irvine Chamber, is the presenting sponsor for the 2024 ASPIRE Leadership Summit.
For event & sponsorship information, contact Courtney Nakagawa at cnakagawa@irvinechamber.com.
