CEO Confidence Slips, Survey Shows, as Window for Tax Reform Seen Closing
Confidence levels, however, are still more positive than negative as the economy continues to chug along.
Confidence levels, however, are still more positive than negative as the economy continues to chug along.
The decision indicates the administration won’t simply be able to delay Obama-era rules, subjecting their fate to more drawn out deliberations.
It could be time for Washington to start taking some focus away from health care policy, business groups say.
Decision shows restraint may be necessary if the Trump administration is to achieve its reform goals.
The Choice Act lightens regulation on banks, while making it harder for small shareholders to attack companies at meetings.
President Trump’s recently announced plans to overhaul the Federal Aviation Administration and privatize the nation’s air traffic control system may be good for business.
Ray Dalio is concerned about the president’s gravitation toward conflict.
An openness to more capital investment was also expressed, though hiring plans have eased back.
The heads of Shell and Virgin say U.S. companies could now be at a competitive disadvantage, though the recent actions of European steelmakers show enthusiasm for emissions reductions has its limits.
Some business voices were willing to cheer Trump’s move as sensible for the American economy and for national sovereignty.
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1:00 - 5:00 pm
Over 70% of Executives Surveyed Agree: Many Strategic Planning Efforts Lack Systematic Approach Tips for Enhancing Your Strategic Planning Process
Executives expressed frustration with their current strategic planning process. Issues include:
Steve Rutan and Denise Harrison have put together an afternoon workshop that will provide the tools you need to address these concerns. They have worked with hundreds of executives to develop a systematic approach that will enable your team to make better decisions during strategic planning. Steve and Denise will walk you through exercises for prioritizing your lists and steps that will reset and reinvigorate your process. This will be a hands-on workshop that will enable you to think about your business as you use the tools that are being presented. If you are ready for a Strategic Planning tune-up, select this workshop in your registration form. The additional fee of $695 will be added to your total.
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Female leaders face the same issues all leaders do, but they often face additional challenges too. In this peer session, we will facilitate a discussion of best practices and how to overcome common barriers to help women leaders be more effective within and outside their organizations.
Limited space available.
10:30 - 5:00 pm
General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course
Sponsored by UBS
General’s Retreat, built in 1986 with architect Gary Roger Baird, has been voted the “Best Golf Course in Nashville” and is a “must play” when visiting the Nashville, Tennessee area. With the beautiful setting along the Cumberland River, golfers of all capabilities will thoroughly enjoy the golf, scenery and hospitality.
The golf outing fee includes transportation to and from the hotel, greens/cart fees, use of practice facilities, and boxed lunch. The bus will leave the hotel at 10:30 am for a noon shotgun start and return to the hotel after the cocktail reception following the completion of the round.