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Surviving the Storm to Come Back Stronger than Ever
August 22, 2019
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
909 Robert D. Ray Drive
Des Moines, IA 50309
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On July 19, 2018 Vermeer Corporation, a large industrial and agricultural equipment manufacturer, took a direct hit from EF3 tornado. It took only minutes for the storm to rip apart more than 400,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space, destroy hundreds of vehicles and create a devastating scene that led to company leaders, law enforcement and local hospitals preparing for hundreds of casualties.
The minutes, hours and days following the storm required crisis communication to help direct team members to safety, coordinate the efforts of the community and build confidence in leadership to lead through the destruction. Hear about the moments that mattered as corporate communication helped the company pick up the pieces, lead through the crisis and drive business continuity to experience the strongest year in company history.

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This luncheon is included in the 2019 quarterly luncheon pass. Members and non-members may register for this individual event without the pass here.
This event is free for students.
Tickets
$20.00 Member Ticket
$30.00 Guest Ticket
$0.00 Student Ticket
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