Ivy Tech Presents Nick O. Rowe at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Annual Breakfast

Richmond, Ind., – Ivy Tech Community College is excited to announce Nick O. Rowe, founder and CEO of N.O.R. Solutions, as the keynote speaker for the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Living the Dream Community Breakfast.

The "Living the Dream" breakfast will begin at 8:00 AM, with doors opening at 7:30 AM. This event will take place on January 20, 2025, at Ivy Tech Community College, Richmond campus, Johnson Hall. The event is free, and attendees must register by January 15, 2025.

At the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Living the Dream Community Breakfast, Rowe will share his experiences, focusing on leadership, service, and community building – themes central to Dr. King’s legacy. His message will inspire attendees to pursue leadership in their own lives while embodying the spirit of service and equity championed by Dr. King.

Nick O. Rowe brings a wealth of experience and insight to this year’s event. With a distinguished career in leadership, Rowe served as president of Kentucky American Water, the largest investor-owned water utility in the state. He was responsible for leading the company’s performance, establishing best practices, and enhancing external relationships with customers, government officials, and regulatory agencies. Rowe’s leadership extended to several states during his tenure at American Water, including Tennessee, Virginia, and Maryland.

In addition to his professional achievements, Rowe is deeply involved in civic and business organizations. He serves on the boards of the Lexington Industrial Foundation, Central Bank Advisory Board, and Commerce Lexington, among others. Rowe has been recognized for his leadership and communications, receiving the Public Relations Society of America’s Communicator of the Year Award in 2007.

Registration Details: Deadline: January 15, 2025
Register Here: https://engage.ivytech.edu/s/events
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