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I have said it for many years “Select an industry that you are passionate about and make sure that the   industry you choose, has longevity.”  You might ask, “How do you choose an industry in a changing economy?”

Alternative Energy (Wind and Solar), Autonomous Vehicles, VR Technology…… all Urgent Industries!

The key task is to understand market conditions and market drivers. During the past few years, I have witnessed many established companies come and go, in many different industries, especially those industries that have been automated by technology or outmaneuvered by the competition. Your goal is to identify target companies that are rising and in emerging industries.  These industries are investing, growing, adding new jobs, and receiving attention from consumers. Often referred to as Urgent Industries, these are the industries of the future.  The companies that will grow significantly over the next 10-15 years. In this program, Tim will explore:

• The concept of Urgent Industries and the signs you should watch
• Provide examples of the top 5 Urgent Industries
• Provide Real-time perspective to your questions about industries.  (Please make sure you bring a few questions to this session) 

Tim Augustine is a Delta Sigma Pi brother, Leadership Foundation Trustee, business owner, successful entrepreneur, author and professional speaker. He is an owner of Atwell, LLC, an 800-person engineering, consulting and construction management firm providing services to the real-estate & land development, power & energy, and oil & gas industries. With 27 offices throughout the US, Atwell is ranked #121 on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms in the country.  is firm was recently recognized by Zweig Group as a “Hot Firm” fastest growing firm in the country and also ranked in the Top 50 “Best Firms to Work For.”

Tim earned an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, Executive participant in Harvard Business School’s Merger & Acquisition Program and received a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Kent State University. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Atwell, PLA Holdings, and Open-Heart Magic, a non-profit organization providing interactive bedside magic to pediatric units and children’s hospitals.

Tim has written three books, including his most recent, How Hard Are You Knocking? Landing a Job in a Rebounding Economy (Oakhill Press, New York), recognized by Career Magazine in the “Top 100 Best Career Books of All Time.” His seminars and books have been featured nationally and he has presented to over 700 universities and organizations throughout the United States. Tim has been a Professor at Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago and is a contributing writer for Inc. Magazine, Fast Company and Monster.com on topics pertaining to marketing/people strategies of successful organizations.