PLUM100, The Most Influential People of Reno/Tahoe
On September 6th, Plum Influence Magazine will release a special issue with one main focus: to spotlight the 100 top influencers who inspire us, challenge us, open our eyes to the power of charity, get us to think broader and bigger and those who change the game within Reno/Tahoe Nv.
The process of finding these 100 individuals is a multi-tiered format that goes beyond the “like us” tactic on Facebook and vote for your favorite. It is a community nomination and collective effort to find the perfect fit for each of the ten categories.
The ten categories go beyond the business savvy or politician focused it is dedicated to the following people:
Foodies: The pallet pleasers of Reno/Tahoe who create the experience we all flock to for a great meal and conversation. Chefs, Restaurant Owners, and Critics.
Beautiful Mind: The Teachers and Professors who take the time to listen and the ones who turn learning into an experience to remember.
Scientists & Tech Savvy: People with brilliant minds who are dedicated to scientific theories, medical research and who are paving the way to more effective green energy practices.
Artists & Icons: Artists, musicians, entertainers and those who are helping us brand the Reno/Tahoe community in a positive forward thinking way.
Super Heroes: The guardians who protect our way of life. Veterans, active duty and reserve military members who go above and beyond to keep our area safe. Also includes Firefighters, Paramedics and our Police Force who are there for all of us ready to serve, help and give us strength when we are at our most vulnerable.
Community Leaders: People who lead our community forward in the government sector. This could be a politician or someone who works in one of our government sectors that really gives it their all to help and serve.
Charity Drivers: Our Non-Profits, individuals who dedicate a large portion of their time and voice to charity and for-profit businesses who influence others to make a difference.
EXTRAordinary: he people in our lives that join our community together. Our neighbors who reach out: grocery checkers, bar tenders, janitors, administrators, our mail men and women, baristas, waiters and waitresses, the one who still throws a block party and those who listen to someone when no one else will.
Risk-takers & Visionaries: In 2007 when our economy began to fall these people started new projects, began new businesses and new campaigns. They walk the walk of innovation and look beyond the crowd.
Business Owners & Industry Experts: The people who are abundant and share their knowledge in order to drive our economy and help start-ups succeed. Business and Industry experts, who are always there to answer a question, host an educational event and make people feel comfortable about joining our business community.
This event will kick off an eve of a new era nationwide and highlight how great our region really is! Be a part of it and change the way Reno/Tahoe is perceived nationwide.
The Plum100 celebration will be held on Friday September 28th at the Atlantis Resort Spa Casino from 7 until 10pm , we look forward to seeing you there!
Yahoo! in Search of a White Knight
Are your employees riding to work on unicorns of joy or licking door handles hoping to catch the flu in hopes of missing a day or two? 
As Yahoo! searches the depths of talent pools yearning for a white knight to take their brand to new heights and save their damsel in distress brand, they may be disappointed with who they get. Two bright and ambitious CEO’s have been narrowed down to take the position yet this may be a love triangle that doesn’t have a Hollywood ending.
CEO.com covers the search and newest not so happy, Jason Kilar CEO of Hulu. Kilar isn’t thrilled about walking into the mess of Yahoo! and taking on their brand baggage.
Question: If you were offered the CEO job at Yahoo!, would you ride up sword drawn or pass on to a more attractive damsel?
Woman CEO’s Hit Record High for Fortune 500’s
“If you look at just pure genetics, there was no gene-an intelligence gene, a capability gene, a work-hard gene -that was removed from women. So why would it be any different? There are some structural issues that we have to fix, like having men more engaged and involved in family, but there is no reason to believe whatsoever that women are any less capable.”
-Ursela Burns, CEO XEROX – daylife.com
“I knew at a very young age I wanted to run a company, and in school and beyond I was training all my life for what I do today.
I wasn’t afraid to declare it either. In 2007, The Wall Street Journal did an article on our family, and they put in that I wanted to be CEO. I remember getting phone calls from people saying, “I can’t believe you said that. What if you don’t get it?” And I’m like, “The thought never crossed my mind.”
-Denise Morrison, CEO Campbell Soup – wsj.com
Plum Influence Magazine, Going Beyond the Neon Lights
Celebrating the courage and character of the Reno/Tahoe region we Plums have created a new magazine titled, Plum Influence Magazine. Click the image below to experience it in all its glory, enjoy!
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