NEWPORT, KY (FOX19) - The Eisen Agency’s Speakers Bureau is expanding and in search of professionals who wish to speak before key target audiences, businesses and other professional organizations.

"Public speaking is an essential component in expanding your client base, increasing sales within your company, and branding your company according to business experts.  Delivering compelling and meaningful presentations positions you as an expert, helping to lift your professional persona to the ‘go-to’ person in your field – which means more and better leads," says The Eisen Agency president Rodger Roeser.

Those interested in learning more about joining the Speaker’s Bureau should contact Amanda Galloway at The Eisen Agency at Amanda@TheEisenAgency.com or by calling 859.291.4302.

Most professionals don’t have the time to do the hard work, from reaching out, to constantly following up to putting together speaker’s bureau materials and filling out the necessary fo

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (FOX19) - As he prepares for the largest event of his young career, Northern Kentucky University alumnus Chris Ryan has been recognized as a "rising star" by Partnership Activation, a leading sports industry trade publication.

"I am truly excited to be recognized as a rising star by Partnership Activation," Ryan said. "It's a great honor both personally and professionally to be included with such a great group of my peers within the sports community from across the country. I'd like to thank NKU professors Joe Cobbs and Tom Gamble for the nomination and I look forward to an exciting summer here at Kentucky Speedway."

Ryan, who received his B.S. in sports business in 2006, has spent six years with the Kentucky Speedway sales team and is currently an account executive with the organization. He began his career at Kentucky Speedway as an intern while attending NKU.

COVINGTON, KY (FOX19) - The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has announced its 33rd Leadership Northern Kentucky Class.  The LNK Class of 2012 has 50 participants who will experience a valuable and powerful program, develop leadership skills and knowledge of regional issues.

"Out of many qualified applicants, we have assembled a diverse group of individuals from throughout the region who, through their professional and community activities, have demonstrated a commitment to improve the quality of life for our region.  The LNK program will prepare class members for more active involvement in community affairs through effective leadership," said Candace Klein, Graydon Head and chair of the Leadership Northern Kentucky Steering Committee.

The mission of the program is to provide the foundation for a lifelong commitment to leadership by creating awareness of key issues that affect the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati region and to challenge emerging as well as e