The world is fascinated with secret ingredients – whether it be the unknown contents of a recipe passed down for generations, or the principles behind a successful franchise.

Please join BW in welcoming:

Auntie Anne Beiler, founder, Auntie Anne’s Inc., who will share how she came from having very little education, capital, or business plan to owning the world’s largest, mall based, international pretzel franchise with over 1,700 locations worldwide.

Jodi Berg, president & CEO, Vitamix. With a commercial customer list that reads like a “Who’s Who” of major restaurant chains and a passionate following of home chefs, celebrities and fitness enthusiasts, learn from this EY Entrepreneur of the Year National Award Winner whose NE Ohio family business sells product in more than 140 countries.

Opening remarks by Susan Bixler, CEO of Bixler Consulting Group, a nationally recognized author, speaker, and executive coach on leadership development with over 30 years as an entrepreneur. Her firm has worked with 1,500 corporate clients in 15 industries including pharma, aviation, financial services, technology, health care and hospitality.

These fast-paced talks share lessons on how culture, integrity, strategy and execution help foster innovative thinking and increased business results in startups and long-established companies. With support from the Burton D. Morgan Foundation, EY Entrepreneur of the Year Northeast Ohio program and CIG’s corporate partners and sponsors.