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SUMMARY:Leadership Lab Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Culture by Design\n\nLeadership Lab Luncheon\n\n\n\nJoin us for our Quarterly Membership Luncheon\, a dynamic conversation designed for business owners\, nonprofit professionals\, and next-gen leaders looking to stay informed\, inspired\, and connected. This luncheon features a panel of three speakers sharing insights on relevant and current business topics\, offering practical takeaways and fresh perspectives you can actually use.\n\nEnjoy lunch while learning\, then take advantage of one of our most valuable networking moments: every attendee will have 30 seconds to introduce themselves. It is the perfect opportunity to test out a new pitch\, share what you do\, and make meaningful connections in a supportive\, welcoming room.\n\nWhether you?re here to learn\, connect\, or be heard\; this luncheon delivers all three.\n\n\n\nJuly:\n\nJoin the Claremont Chamber of Commerce for our July Leadership Lab\, an engaging lunchtime experience designed to bring business and community leaders together to learn\, connect\, and grow.\n\nThis month's conversation\, Culture by Design\, explores one of the most important drivers of organizational success: creating workplaces where people feel connected\, valued\, and inspired to do their best work.\n\nAs organizations grow and evolve\, culture can become their greatest strength?or quietly drift. How do leaders intentionally build\, protect\, and strengthen a culture that attracts great people\, encourages innovation\, and creates lasting success?\n\nThrough a TED-style talk\, an interactive panel discussion\, and facilitated table conversations\, you'll hear real-world leadership stories\, practical strategies\, and actionable ideas you can immediately apply within your own organization.\n\nWhat You'll Learn\n\n Why culture is one of the greatest predictors of organizational success\n\n How leaders intentionally build and protect culture through growth and change\n\n Practical ways to foster trust\, accountability\, and belonging\n\n Strategies to strengthen employee engagement\, retention\, and collaboration\n\n Leadership lessons from organizations committed to people-first cultures\n\nWhether you're a business owner\, nonprofit leader\, executive\, manager\, entrepreneur\, or emerging leader\, this Leadership Lab will leave you with fresh ideas\, meaningful connections\, and practical tools to strengthen your leadership and your organization's culture.\n\n \n\n\nMeet Our Speakers\n\nRobert Colon\n\nBranch Manager\, YKK AP America Los Angeles Sales & Manufacturing Center\n\nRobert Colon brings more than 24 years of leadership experience in the architectural glazing and building products industry. As Branch Manager for YKK AP America's Los Angeles Sales & Manufacturing Center\, he leads operations serving customers across California\, Arizona\, Nevada\, and New Mexico. Robert is passionate about building strong workplace cultures\, developing future leaders\, and creating environments where people thrive. He believes leadership is rooted in service\, trust\, and helping others achieve more than they thought possible.\n\nTrevor Elliott\n\nDirector of Branch Sales West Region\, YKK AP America\n\nTrevor Elliott leads Branch Sales for YKK AP America's Western Region\, overseeing sales growth\, customer engagement\, and regional business strategy. With more than 20 years of leadership experience across operations\, manufacturing\, finance\, sales\, and business development\, Trevor has guided organizations through growth and transformation while keeping people and culture at the center. He believes the strongest organizations are built intentionally through trust\, accountability\, curiosity\, and a shared sense of purpose that empowers people to do their best work.\n\nTracy Evanson\n\nFounder & Executive Director\, Healed Women Heal | Founder\, Tracy's Healing Room\n\nTracy Evanson is the Founder and Executive Director of Healed Women Heal and the creator of Tracy's Healing Room\, where she helps women reclaim their identity and heal from relationship trauma. A Relationship and Emotional Healing Coach\, Tracy combines professional expertise with lived experience to help individuals heal\, grow\, and lead healthier lives. She holds a master's degree in Human Behavior and certifications in life coaching\, domestic violence counseling\, and sexuality education for individuals with disabilities. Tracy believes healthy cultures begin with healthy people and that healing\, trust\, and authentic connection are the foundation of transformational leadership.\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you for an afternoon of meaningful conversation\, practical leadership insights\, and valuable connections with fellow business and community leaders.\n\n\nEvent Schedule\n\n11:00 AM Check-in & Networking\n\n11:30 AM Welcome & Member Self-Introductions\n\n11:45 AM TED-Style Talk\n\n12:00 PM Panel Conversation\n\n12:45 PM Table Discussions & Key Takeaways\n\n1:00 PM Program Concludes\n\n\n\nAfter you register\, you will receive an email with the link to choose your entree\, please fill out the plate selection form ASAP.\n\n\n\nGrilled Chicken Club - Smashed Avocado\, Applewood Smoked Bacon\, White Cheddar\, Arugula\, Herb Roasted Tomatoes\, Mayonnaise\, Grilled Ciabatta\n\n\n\nPortabella Burger (vegan) - charbroiled mushroom\, iceberg lettuce\, sliced tomato\, red onion slices\, vegan mayo\, vegan smoked gouda\, pretzel bun
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\nLeadership Lab Luncheon
\n\n
\nJoin us for our Quarterly Membership Luncheon\, a dynamic conversation designed for business owners\, nonprofit professionals\, and next-gen leaders looking to stay informed\, inspired\, and connected. This luncheon features a panel of three speakers sharing insights on relevant and current business topics\, offering practical takeaways and fresh perspectives you can actually use.
\n\nEnjoy lunch while learning\, then take advantage of one of our most valuable networking moments: every attendee will have 30 seconds to introduce themselves. It is the perfect opportunity to test out a new pitch\, share what you do\, and make meaningful connections in a supportive\, welcoming room.
\n\nWhether you?re here to learn\, connect\, or be heard\; this luncheon delivers all three.
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\nJuly:
\n\nJoin the Claremont Chamber of Commerce for our July Leadership Lab\, an engaging lunchtime experience designed to bring business and community leaders together to learn\, connect\, and grow.
\n\nThis month'\;s conversation\, Culture by Design\, explores one of the most important drivers of organizational success: creating workplaces where people feel connected\, valued\, and inspired to do their best work.
\n\nAs organizations grow and evolve\, culture can become their greatest strength?or quietly drift. How do leaders intentionally build\, protect\, and strengthen a culture that attracts great people\, encourages innovation\, and creates lasting success?
\n\nThrough a TED-style talk\, an interactive panel discussion\, and facilitated table conversations\, you'\;ll hear real-world leadership stories\, practical strategies\, and actionable ideas you can immediately apply within your own organization.
\n\nWhat You'\;ll Learn
\n\n✅\;Why culture is one of the greatest predictors of organizational success
\n\n✅\;How leaders intentionally build and protect culture through growth and change
\n\n✅\;Practical ways to foster trust\, accountability\, and belonging
\n\n✅\;Strategies to strengthen employee engagement\, retention\, and collaboration
\n\n✅\;Leadership lessons from organizations committed to people-first cultures
\n\nWhether you'\;re a business owner\, nonprofit leader\, executive\, manager\, entrepreneur\, or emerging leader\, this Leadership Lab will leave you with fresh ideas\, meaningful connections\, and practical tools to strengthen your leadership and your organization'\;s culture.
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Meet Our Speakers
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Robert Colon
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Branch Manager\, YKK AP America Los Angeles Sales &\; Manufacturing Center
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Robert Colon brings more than 24 years of leadership experience in the architectural glazing and building products industry. As Branch Manager for YKK AP America'\;s Los Angeles Sales &\; Manufacturing Center\, he leads operations serving customers across California\, Arizona\, Nevada\, and New Mexico. Robert is passionate about building strong workplace cultures\, developing future leaders\, and creating environments where people thrive. He believes leadership is rooted in service\, trust\, and helping others achieve more than they thought possible.
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Trevor Elliott
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Director of Branch Sales West Region\, YKK AP America
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Trevor Elliott leads Branch Sales for YKK AP America'\;s Western Region\, overseeing sales growth\, customer engagement\, and regional business strategy. With more than 20 years of leadership experience across operations\, manufacturing\, finance\, sales\, and business development\, Trevor has guided organizations through growth and transformation while keeping people and culture at the center. He believes the strongest organizations are built intentionally through trust\, accountability\, curiosity\, and a shared sense of purpose that empowers people to do their best work.
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Tracy Evanson
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Founder &\; Executive Director\, Healed Women Heal | Founder\, Tracy'\;s Healing Room
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Tracy Evanson is the Founder and Executive Director of Healed Women Heal and the creator of Tracy'\;s Healing Room\, where she helps women reclaim their identity and heal from relationship trauma. A Relationship and Emotional Healing Coach\, Tracy combines professional expertise with lived experience to help individuals heal\, grow\, and lead healthier lives. She holds a master'\;s degree in Human Behavior and certifications in life coaching\, domestic violence counseling\, and sexuality education for individuals with disabilities. Tracy believes healthy cultures begin with healthy people and that healing\, trust\, and authentic connection are the foundation of transformational leadership.
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We look forward to welcoming you for an afternoon of meaningful conversation\, practical leadership insights\, and valuable connections with fellow business and community leaders.
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Event Schedule
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11:00 AM Check-in &\; Networking
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11:30 AM Welcome &\; Member Self-Introductions
\n\n
11:45 AM TED-Style Talk
\n\n
12:00 PM Panel Conversation
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12:45 PM Table Discussions &\; Key Takeaways
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1:00 PM Program Concludes
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\nAfter you register\, you will receive an email with the link to choose your entree\, please fill out the plate selection form ASAP.
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Grilled Chicken Club - \;Smashed Avocado\, Applewood Smoked Bacon\, White \;Cheddar\, Arugula\, Herb Roasted Tomatoes\, Mayonnaise\, Grilled Ciabatta
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\nPortabella Burger (vegan) - charbroiled mushroom\, iceberg lettuce\, sliced tomato\, red onion slices\, vegan mayo\, vegan smoked gouda\, pretzel bun