BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260625T160000Z DTEND:20260625T170000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:The Art of Networking Lunch & Learn DESCRIPTION:Join us for The Art of Networking Lunch & Learn on Thursday\, June 25th from 12 to 1 pm at the Knox County Chamber of Commerce\, located at 11 S. Mulberry Street. Lunch will be provided.\n\n\n\nWhat you'll learn:\n\n The Common Networking Mistake\n The Power of Quality Networking\n The Relationship Formula\n Build Your Relationship Network\n Follow up is everything\n\nAbout our speaker: Matt Owen serves as the Executive Director of Chamber Professionals of Ohio (CPO)\, the statewide association dedicated to providing professional training & development\, coaching and support for chamber of commerce professionals across Ohio. With a deep passion for organizational leadership\, economic development\, and professional growth\, Matt works closely with chamber executives and their teams to strengthen their chambers and elevate their impact within their communities.\n\n\n\nWith over two decades of Chamber CEO experience\, Matt leads strategic planning\, professional development programming\, statewide events\, advocacy initiatives\, and partnership development. He is committed to equipping chamber leaders with practical tools\, peer connections\, and innovative resources that help them navigate today's evolving business environment. Under his leadership\, CPO has expanded its training opportunities\, enhanced member engagement\, and strengthened collaborative relationships with key partners\, including the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and regional chamber networks.\n\n\n\nKnown for his collaborative leadership style and practical approach\, Matt is driven by a belief that strong chambers build strong communities. He is dedicated to advancing the profession of chamber management while fostering a supportive statewide network that empowers chamber professionals to succeed\, grow\, and lead with confidence.\n\n\n\nMatt is a proud U.S. Navy Veteran and served onboard the USS Bainbridge CGN-25 as a missile technician. Together Matt and his wife Christa have three adult children: Gannon\, Hudson\, and Brecken. The Owen family are huge Ohio State Buckeyes fans and enjoy hiking\, fishing and attending sporting events. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for The Art of Networking Lunch &\; Learn on Thursday\, June 25th from 12 to 1 pm at the Knox County Chamber of Commerce\, located at 11 S. Mulberry Street. Lunch will be provided.
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\nWhat you'\;ll learn:\n\nAbout our speaker: \;Matt Owen serves as the Executive Director of Chamber Professionals of Ohio (CPO)\, the statewide association dedicated to providing professional training &\; development\, coaching and support for chamber of commerce professionals across Ohio. With a deep passion for organizational leadership\, economic development\, and professional growth\, Matt works closely with chamber executives and their teams to strengthen their chambers and elevate their impact within their communities.
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\nWith over two decades of Chamber CEO experience\, Matt leads strategic planning\, professional development programming\, statewide events\, advocacy initiatives\, and partnership development. He is committed to equipping chamber leaders with practical tools\, peer connections\, and innovative resources that help them navigate today&rsquo\;s evolving business environment. Under his leadership\, CPO has expanded its training opportunities\, enhanced member engagement\, and strengthened collaborative relationships with key partners\, including the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and regional chamber networks.
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\nKnown for his collaborative leadership style and practical approach\, Matt is driven by a belief that strong chambers build strong communities. He is dedicated to advancing the profession of chamber management while fostering a supportive statewide network that empowers chamber professionals to succeed\, grow\, and lead with confidence.
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\nMatt is a proud U.S. Navy Veteran and served onboard the USS Bainbridge CGN-25 as a missile technician. Together Matt and his wife Christa have three adult children: Gannon\, Hudson\, and Brecken. The Owen family are huge Ohio State Buckeyes fans and enjoy hiking\, fishing and attending sporting events. LOCATION:Chamber Conference Room - 11 S. Mulberry Street\, Mount Vernon UID:e.2893.11870 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260506T155705Z URL:https://business.knoxchamber.com/events/details/the-art-of-networking-lunch-learn-11870 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR