Best-Selling Author Dan Pink to Kick-Off the 2011 Florida Boomer Lifestyle Conference on March 9 as Opening Keynote Speaker
Common Language and Ringling College of Art and Design, producers of the 3rd Annual Florida Boomer Lifestyle Conference, today announced New York Times best-selling author Dan Pink as the opening keynote speaker for the 2011 meeting, which will take place March 9-10 at Ringling College in Sarasota, Florida.
Sarasota, FL (Vocus) December 3, 2010
Common Language and Ringling College of Art and Design, producers of the 3rd Annual Florida Boomer Lifestyle Conference, today announced New York Times best-selling author Dan Pink as the opening keynote speaker for the 2011 meeting, which will take place March 9-10 at Ringling College in Sarasota, Florida.
Pink is the author of four provocative books about the changing world of work – including the New York Times bestsellers, A Whole New Mind and Drive, which together have been translated into 29 languages. His articles on business and technology appear in many national publications, he provides analysis of business trends to major television news networks, and he lectures to organizations around the world on economic transformation and the new workplace.
“We are delighted to welcome Dan Pink to Sarasota as the keynote speaker to the 3rd Annual Florida Boomer Lifestyle Conference,” noted Dr. Larry R. Thompson, president of Ringling College. “His compelling message in his latest book, Drive, is sure to resonate with baby boomers at all life stages. His focus on what really spurs creativity and gives meaning and purpose to our pursuits is inspirational, eye-opening and transformative. Businesses that serve boomers will benefit from Pink’s insights on what’s motivating and engaging these consumers today.”
The 2011 Conference will focus on the theme of Healthy Living by Design and cater to marketing and business executives whose companies offer products and services aimed at baby boomers - the 78 million Americans born between 1946 and 1964. Boomers are key to Florida’s economic future, and are expected to make up more than 30 percent of the state’s population by 2015. This year’s Conference agenda will devote special attention to trends in categories gaining in popularity among those boomer consumers, including
consumer-driven healthcare personalized, functional, and integrated medicine nutraceuticals, supplements, and functional foods cosmeceuticals and anti-aging products natural and organic products corporate wellness programs sustainable living devices and technologies that enhance quality of life and longevity.
The first day of the conference, March 9, will offer a series of optional workshops and events, followed by an evening kickoff with Pink’s keynote presentation and a reception for all attendees. March 10 will feature a full day of exciting speakers, panels, and breakout sessions, plus plenty of networking time for attendees to connect, collaborate and discuss business partnerships.
The Florida Boomer Lifestyle Conference is sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, ChappellRoberts, Willis Smith Construction, Dermazone, Firm Solutions, Lifelines Academy, Better Living, Cabot Creamery, Boomer Authority and 83 Degrees. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact Michelle Bauer at michelle(at)common-language(dot)com or 727-510-2524.
Registration for the Florida Boomer Lifestyle Conference is now open. Tickets are $195 through January 30, and $245 from February 1 – March 4, when online registration closes. For additional information and updates, please visit http://www. floridaboomerlifestyle. com.
Ringling College of Art and Design is located at 2700 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34234.
About Common Language
Common Language provides strategic consulting and communications services to innovative healthcare, technology, consumer products and specialty services companies. We help our clients gain greater visibility among audiences that matter most to them, enter new markets and attract more customers in existing ones, and forge strategic alliances that result in increased market share for their business. For more information, please visit our web site at http://www. common-language. com.
About Ringling College of Art and Design
For nearly 79 years, Ringling College of Art and Design has cultivated the creative spirit in students from around the globe... changing the way the world thinks about art and design and helping shatter the myth of the starving artist. http://www. ringling. edu
Founded in 1931 by noted art collector, real estate magnate, and circus impresario John Ringling, the private, not-for-profit college is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to confer the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in 13 disciplines: Advertising Design, Computer Animation, Digital Filmmaking, Fine Arts, Game Art & Design, Graphic & Interactive Communication, Illustration, Interior Design, Motion Design, Painting, Photography & Digital Imaging, Printmaking, Sculpture, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA) in the Business of Art & Design.
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