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The
Business Leadership Initiative is a unique opportunity for
exceptional Jewish business students to learn from and network
with some of the leading Jewish business executives in the
country. Within the framework of a small group (20-25 students),
you will be able to meet with these executives in a relaxed
setting and engage with them in open dialogue. These executives,
who have generously given their time, are eager to get to
know you and speak with you about how they achieved their
success. Students will also participate in a private Shabbat
dinner at Rabbi Shifron’s home.
Due to its competitive nature, in order to be considered
for the Business Leadership Initiative, you must make a
commitment to participate in at least three of the program
of opportunities offered. If you are unwilling
or unable to make this commitment, please contact
Rabbi Sue at hillel@indiana.edu before submitting
your application.
Please click here to complete
the application to be considered for
participation in Gesherim's Business Leadership
Initiative.
Tuesday, January 26, 7:30-9pm
Mocktails and Networking Night. Meet and network with Jewish business school professors and administrators while enjoying a dessert reception. There will be an opportunity to mingle and meet informally and to speak more in depth with faculty members in smaller groups.
Monday, February 8, 6-7:30pm
Dinner with Steve Belkin, founder of Sports Media Management, a company that has been prominent in the production of TV and radio programs for the Milwaukee and Green Bay markets. Among the sports stars that have been multiyear hosts of his programs have been Reggie White and Bart Favre as well as sports coaches Mike Holmgren and Mike Dunleavy. Steve also founded Beau and Arrow Productions, a company that produces comedy. His comedy show Quick Witz spawned the program “Who’s Line is it Anyway?” and featured such stars as Nia Vandalos of “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” and Steve Carell of “The 40 Year Old Virgin” and “The Office”.
Wednesday, February 17, 6-7:30pm
Dinner with Joe Rodenberg, President, Rodenberg & Associates, CPAs, P.C.
Date TBA (Week of February 26)
Dinner with Mark Perlstein, Principal. Sitehawk Retail Real Estate is one of the Midwest's leading retail real estate firms. Founded in 1982 as The Linder Company and renamed Sitehawk in 2007, the firm has an outstanding reputation for excellence in tenant representation, landlord representation and property management. As an affiliate of Chainlinks Retail Advisors, America's preeminent retail real estate brokerage network, Sitehawk provides its clients with a combination of national capabilities and in-depth local market knowledge. From its Indianapolis headquarters, Sitehawk leasing professionals serve an impressive array of clients including Old Navy, Costco, J.C. Penney, Chase Bank, Blockbuster, LA Fitness, Borders, Golfsmith, Gap and Panda Express. Mr. Perlstein has been extensively involved in high-end specialty retail developments and urban-revitalization projects in the Indianapolis market. His expertise is site selection, tenant/landlord representation throughout Indiana and the Midwest for local and national retailers, restaurants and owners.
Monday, March 1, 6-7:30pm
Dinner with Ronald and Penny Brodey. Penny Brodey was the owner/operator of SWEET THINGS, (http://www.sweetthingsinc.com) a unique candy store, in two locations in Indianapolis, since 1981, creating deliciously fresh chocolates daily, by hand, in their own kitchen. Ron Brodey is a founding member of the firm BLEECKER, BRODEY & ANDREWS. He concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury, dispute resolution, estates, and collection. Mr. Brodey is a mediator certified by the State of Indiana. He speaks at seminars on the topics of personal injury and mediation and is a board member of the Indianapolis Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section and the Continuing Legal Education Committee. Mr. Brodey received a Bachelor of Science in Business in 1967 and a Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1970 both from Indiana University.
Monday, March 8, 6-7:30pm
Dinner with Robert J. Laikin, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, Director and Founder and Steven E. Fivel, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Brightpoint (NASDAQ-CELL) Brightpoint is "the 'last mile' in the wireless distribution and services value chain." Mr. Laikin has worked in many positions for Brightpoint including: Treasurer, Vice President, President, Chairman of the Board, and Chief Executive Officer of the company. Also, from January 1988 to February 1993, Mr. Laikin was the President of Century Cellular Network, Inc., a company engaged in the retail sale of cellular telephones and accessories. His honors and awards include:
* Inducted into the Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame in 2009
* Recipient of the William L. Haeberle Entrepreneurial Legacy Award for 2008
* Inducted into the Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame in 2008
* Named to the Board of Directors for The Hundred Club of Indianapolis (assisting families of fallen police officers and firefighters)
* Received a Stevie Award for Best Turnaround Executive in 2007
* Recipient of the Distinguished Entrepreneur Award by the Kelley School of Business Alumni Association (1999)
* Recipient of the Indiana Entrepreneur of the Year Award (1995)
* Received an honorable mention in 1995 Inc. Magazine National Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Friday, April 9, 7:30pm
Shabbat Dinner at Rabbi Sue's home. Join other BLI members for an intimate Shabbat dinner at Rabbi Sue’s for a home-made Shabbat dinner. A chance to relax and schmooze.
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