BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ISA Connection - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://isaconnection.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ISA Connection REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718 DTSTAMP:20260614T032501 CREATED:20260422T203835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T180830Z UID:284233-1782864000-1784332799@isaconnection.org SUMMARY:How's Business 2026 Mid-Year Survey DESCRIPTION:How’s Business Mid-Year Survey\nSurvey Release Date: 7/1/2026\nSurvey Deadline: 7/17/2026\nISA-ALP’s How’s Business survey is a quick\, mid-year check-in that tracks member firms’ financial performance and outlook. It takes just 5-10 minutes to complete—and the more members who respond\, the more valuable the results are for everyone.\nYour input informs ISA-ALP’s July 2026 benchmarking snapshot\, with aggregated results shared with participants and posted in the members-only portal. \nWho should complete this survey? Founders\, CEOs\, Presidents\, Partners\, department leaders for operations\, sales\, marketing\, finance\, products/programs\, and all department strategic leaders. \nPlease submit your response no later than July 17\, 2026. \nThank you for helping strengthen the value of ISA-ALP’s benchmarking for all members. \n \n Survey Release Date 7/1/2026 URL:https://isaconnection.org/event/hows-business-2026-mid-year/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://isaconnection.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Hows-Business-Survey.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T130000 DTSTAMP:20260614T032501 CREATED:20260602T190421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T155529Z UID:284397-1784633400-1784638800@isaconnection.org SUMMARY:Learning Series July 2026 DESCRIPTION:July Learning Series\nDate: Tuesday\, July 21st\, 2026\nTime: 11:30 AM EST – 1 PM EST (8:30 AM PST – 10 AM PST)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nCutting Through the Noise: \nHow Smart Firms Create Demand in\n a Crowded Market\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nIn a world where everyone is publishing\, launching\, posting\, and promoting\, standing out has never been harder — or more important. This panel features leaders who have successfully generated demand\, without relying solely on big budgets or viral luck. They’ll share how to get the fundamentals right through better targeting and product decisions\, how to leverage relationships as your most strategic demand gen resource\, and how to use publishing to create competitive advantage. You’ll get sage advice on what to amplify\, where to focus your energy\, and how to build credibility and visibility in ways that actually support business growth. \nDesigned for founders and leaders who know their work is strong but struggle to make it visible\, this session goes beyond “do more marketing.” Panelists will explore how to get the basics right and avoid the common traps that lead to lots of activity but little impact. You’ll leave with practical ideas for increasing your firm’s profile in ways that feel authentic\, sustainable\, and aligned with your long-term strategy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July Learning Series Panelists\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Elizabeth Marshall\nFounder and Chief Strategist at Elizabeth Marshall Inc. \nA firm for authors and speakers who are playing the long game. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Elizabeth Marshall is the Founder and Chief Strategist of Elizabeth Marshall Inc.\, where she helps authors\, speakers\, and thought leaders build influential platforms\, expand their reach\, and create lasting impact through strategic thought leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jesse Finkelstein\nCoCEO/Co-Founder at Page Two Strategies \nPage Two strategies is an award-winning hybrid publishing company. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jesse Finkelstein is Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Page Two\, an award-winning hybrid publishing company that helps thought leaders\, experts\, and organizations publish impactful nonfiction books while maintaining greater control over the publishing process. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nEllen Smolko\nFounder of Marketing Medic \nExpert in creating revenue and market alignment in founder-led companies. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ellen Smolko is the Founder of Marketing Medic® and Foresight Performance\, specializing in revenue alignment\, marketing strategy\, and helping founder-led companies eliminate growth barriers by aligning marketing\, sales\, positioning\, and business strategy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://isaconnection.org/event/learning-series-july-2026tbd/ CATEGORIES:On-line,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://isaconnection.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Learning-Series-Media-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T153000 DTSTAMP:20260614T032501 CREATED:20260304T185259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T231017Z UID:284065-1790532000-1790609400@isaconnection.org SUMMARY:C-Level Forum and Networking Social (In-Person Event) DESCRIPTION:Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n C-Level Networking Social\nSunday\, September 27th\, 2026 \n6:00 PM – 8 PM EST \nLOCATION TBD (TORONTO) \nBe sure to get the most out of the C-Level Forum by attending the Networking Hour the evening before the forum!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n C-Level Forum\nMonday\, September 28th\, 2026 \n7:30 AM – 3:30 PM EST \nExperience Point Training Facility \nISA-ALP’s C-Level Forums connect executives in small\, confidential groups to tackle pressing business issues.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to Expect\nReal Conversations About Real ChallengesBring a complex\, unclear\, or sensitive business issue and receive candid\, experience-based insight from peers who have likely faced similar situations. \nExclusive Peer-to-Peer ExchangeParticipate in small breakout groups (5–7 attendees) led by an experienced facilitator. Each participant will have dedicated time to present a strategic challenge and receive practical\, actionable feedback. \nActionable TakeawaysLeave not only with targeted recommendations for your own issue\, but also with valuable lessons and perspectives gained from the challenges shared by fellow executives. \n\nWho Should Participate?\nThis program is designed for Owner/Founder/CEO/President. Each participant may present one unique strategic business issue. \nMultiple executives from the same firm may attend if each presents a separate issue. Please contact awendrick@isaconnection.org for details (based on space available). \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n C-Level Packet Questionnaire Coming Soon! \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel Information\nIf you need assistance locating accommodations\, please refer to the map of nearby hotels to the ExperiencePoint Training Facility. \nGuests are responsible for lodging\, travel\, and transportation. Use your own hotel points or preferred brand.  URL:https://isaconnection.org/event/c-level-in-person-event/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://isaconnection.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/C-level-In-person-Nov-25-Media.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002 DTSTAMP:20260614T032501 CREATED:20260514T165647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T165651Z UID:284308-1790812800-1790899199@isaconnection.org SUMMARY:Learning Series October 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Customer Panel Insights\nDATE: TBD\nTIME: TBD\nWhether you’re building solo or leading a team\, sustainable growth requires more than theory — it requires alignment\, clarity\, and community. \nJoin us for our October Learning Series\, a dynamic live virtual experience designed for leaders who want to drive strategic growth without burnout or guesswork. This interactive series brings together experienced voices and real-world insights to help you strengthen your strategy\, sharpen your leadership\, and prepare for what’s next. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Series Covers:\n\nCustomer Panel Insights – Hear directly from customers about what builds loyalty\, trust\, and long-term value.\n\nEach session features a thoughtfully curated panel of experts and practitioners who bring wisdom\, experience\, and actionable insight to the table. \nWe look forward to introducing you to our expert panelists. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Coming Soon URL:https://isaconnection.org/event/learning-series-october-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://isaconnection.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Learning-Series-Media-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261124 DTSTAMP:20260614T032501 CREATED:20260514T163926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T165827Z UID:284303-1795392000-1795478399@isaconnection.org SUMMARY:C-Level Forum November 2026 DESCRIPTION:C-Level Forum\nNovember TBD \nTIME: TBD \nISA-ALP’s C-Level Forums connect executives in small\, confidential groups to tackle pressing business issues.\n \n \n \n \n \n C-Level Networking Social\nNovember TBD \nTIME: TBD \nBe sure to get the most out of the C-Level Forum by attending the Networking Hour the evening before the forum!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Led by experienced facilitators\, each member presents their challenge and receives valuable feedback from industry peers. Issues are collected in advance to ensure productive discussions\, making these forums a powerful space for strategic problem-solving. \nWho should join? \nWho Should Attend? CEO\, CFO\, COO\, CRO\, CTO\, CMO\, CSO\, CPO (or of a similar strategic business decision making position within your firm; no matter your revenue size)\, present one business strategic issue per event. Multiple attendees from one firm may be permitted with separate business issues – please check with awendrick@isaconnection.org for details. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Coming Soon\n \n \n \n \n \n C-Level Issues Questions will be asked upon registration. URL:https://isaconnection.org/event/c-level-forum-november-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://isaconnection.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/C-Level-Marketing-Media-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261202 DTSTAMP:20260614T032501 CREATED:20260514T170154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T181726Z UID:284314-1796083200-1796169599@isaconnection.org SUMMARY:Like Member Program December 2026 DESCRIPTION:December TBD\nTime: TBD\nJoin us for an engaging session in ALDO’s Like Member Program series – programming designed to bring together ALDO members with shared characteristics for focused peer-to-peer conversation. These sessions are tailored to create space for candid dialogue\, idea exchange\, and shared problem-solving among members who understand your specific challenges and opportunities. \nThis session will feature a Like-Role\, fishbowl-style format\, meaning participants will be invited to choose from multiple role-based group options. Whether you lead sales\, run operations\, or manage client success\, you’ll find a breakout group with professionals in comparable positions. \nHere’s how it works:\nWhen you register\, you’ll complete a brief pre-event survey to help us better understand your recent stressors\, successes\, and surprises. These insights will help guide the facilitators in shaping conversation direction and breakout group topics—so each group’s discussion is uniquely tailored to its participants. \nWhat to Expect:\n\nSmaller\, facilitated breakout groups with peers in similar roles\nInsightful\, relevant conversations based on your submitted information\nA confidential space to exchange ideas\, benchmark practices\, and build meaningful connections\nActionable takeaways shaped by the people in your specific group\n\nWhy Participate?\nThis format allows for richer\, more relevant conversations. You’ll connect directly with peers who “get it”—those navigating similar responsibilities and strategic priorities—so you can walk away with insights that truly apply to your day-to-day work. \nThis Like Member Program is open to your entire strategic leadership team\, so feel free to extend the invitation internally.\n \n Coming Soon URL:https://isaconnection.org/event/like-member-program-december-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://isaconnection.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR