The event was spectacular. The conference room in the Salt Palace had calla lilies everywhere we turned. Everyone was dressed to the nines- such a formal event!
We started with whole wheat rolls and a side salad with your dressing of choice. Next was bacon wrapped filet mignon, delicious mashed potatoes, and a white fish wrapped in cabbage, with julienned carrots to add a splash of color! For dessert, rich chocolate with raspberries a la carte.
Each of the CEOs/Companies that were nominated had a 3-5 minute film telling about their corporation and kind of touring the office. It was so so so cool to see all the amazing ideas and cultures of these companies throughout Utah.
The most memorable part for me was realizing what a blessing and an opportunity it is to be an American. I didn’t expect to have a patriotic experience there, but I really did! All of these entrepreneurs (read: risk takers, opportunity seekers, need fillers, job providers, money makers!) are able to do what they do because they live and work in an environment that supports new start-ups.
Us girls all had a fun time dressing up! More on my dress drama later...
One of the nominees has an American company that starts businesses in Ethiopia. The CEO said “Ethiopia needs businesses, not charities.” It’s kind of an obvious solution, but really, thousands of donors give to help clothe and feed the people, which is a great thing to do, but really we could be helping by empowering the people and creating an economy that lends a greater quality of life.
It was fun to connect with all the “One on Oners” and celebrate Nick in his accomplishments!
3 comments:
Wowie!!! I think you found your next cruise dress--you look fantastic! Nice leg pop too, always so flattering in pictures. It looks like fun and makes my mouth water just reading about it!
You look so classy! Great hair and shoes and where'dja get that dress??! Lovely! One of the next wearings, I'd love to see what a black statement necklace and earrings would do against the pearl. I still think you should get a job in microfinance helping countries with poor economies start businesses!
Great dress, Stefanie! You look like a million bucks in it. Glad you and Scott were able to have such a swank evening!
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