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SUMMARY:The Uncertain Future of American Democracy
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DESCRIPTION:Presented by the CEOs of Growing Businesses (CGB) Adapt and ali
	gn your business in a time when many institutions\, including our governme
	nt—are anything but certain. Doomsdayers say that American democracy is de
	clining. Are they right? How do futurists (not pundits!) approach a questi
	on like this? In this dynamic two hour session\, Futurist and Economist Re
	becca Ryan will give a behind-the-scenes look at how professional futurist
	s think about big questions like these. In addition you will: • Learn two 
	critical techniques for assessing the future (yes\, these techniques can a
	lso be applied to your growing business!) • Do a tabletop foresight activi
	ty to evaluate the health and future of American democracy • “Ask the futu
	rist” your questions about the future ABOUT REBECCA RYAN Ryan has consulte
	d with NATO\, the Navy Seals and served as the Resident Futurist for the A
	lliance for Innovation\, the Association of Government Risk Pools\, and th
	e Local Government Institute of Wisconsin. Her books and articles include:
	 • The Next Big Thing: The future of local government\; • ReGeneration: A 
	manifesto for America’s future leaders\; and • Live First\, Work Second: G
	etting inside the head of the next generation. Rebecca was born in Green B
	ay\, raised in West Bend and after living\, working\, and playing professi
	onal basketball in Europe\, now lives in Madison. She’s been named one of 
	the top 50 female futurists in the world\, one of the top 100 influentials
	 by Accounting Today\, “Entrepreneur of the Year” by the US Association of
	 Small Business and Entrepreneurship\, and a “Woman of Influence” by the B
	usiness Journal of Greater Milwaukee. AGENDA 7:15 AM – 7:45 AM Registratio
	n 7:45 AM – Welcome &amp\; Sponsor Salute 8:00 AM – 10AM Program\, Rebecca
	 Ryan Fee includes parking and breakfast Deadline to Register: Wednesday\,
	 March 4\, 2020 Refunds/cancellations will be accepted up until the regist
	ration deadline
LOCATION:Harley-Davidson Museum - The Garage\, 400 W. Canal Street\, Milwau
	kee\, WI\, 53203
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