Tom Snyder, the leader of Indiana’s largest post-secondary institution and the nation’s biggest statewide community college, will headline the upcoming Economic Club of Indiana luncheon on February 23. As president of Ivy Tech Community College, Snyder will discuss how higher education is shaping lives and contributing to the state’s growth.
Prior to his role in academia, Snyder served as CEO of Delco Remy International, where he oversaw a near-tripling of company revenues during an 11-year tenure. Since taking the helm at Ivy Tech in 2007, he has guided an institution that now serves over 120,000 students across 23 campuses and 100 learning centers. In his first year alone, the college saw a $3 million increase in revenue. His background in corporate leadership brings a strategic perspective to workforce development and the evolving role of education in preparing future professionals.
The event will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis, with sponsorship from the Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership. Tickets can be purchased via www.economicclubofindiana.com or by calling (800) 824-6885. Options include individual seats and full tables for 10 guests, with discounted rates available for club members across all ticket packages.
Monthly gatherings hosted by the Economic Club of Indiana regularly attract audiences of up to 800 attendees, fostering dialogue on economic and educational advancement.
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Ivy Tech President to Speak at Economic Club in February
The president of the nation’s largest statewide community college and Indiana’s largest post-secondary institution will be the featured speaker at the Economic Club of Indiana luncheon on February 23. Ivy Tech Community College President Tom Snyder will share with attendees what higher education is doing to change lives and make Indiana great. n nBefore becoming president of Ivy Tech in 2007, Snyder was a tremendously successful CEO of Delco Remy International – nearly tripling the firm’s sales in 11 years. He now leads the state’s fastest growing college with more than 120,000 students at 23 campuses and 100 learning centers. During Snyder’s first year as president, Ivy Tech realized revenue increases of $3 million. His experience as a business leader provides him not only with the ability to manage the college system, but also with a unique understanding of the role education must play in the development of future workforce talent. n nThe Economic Club of Indiana runs from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis. February’s event is sponsored by the Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership. n nTo purchase tickets for this and other Economic Club programs, visit www.economicclubofindiana.com or call (800) 824-6885. Individual seats and tables of 10 are available. Economic Club members will receive a discounted price on all ticket packages, including season tickets. n nThe monthly Economic Club of Indiana programs bring together audiences of up to 800 people year round.