About Henderson County Public Library: The Henderson County Library—a Carnegie library that
opened its doors in 1904—has grown from just 500 books to more than 209,000 items in its collection.
The library’s mission is to provide access to information and opportunities to pursue lifelong learning,
economic and cultural enrichment, and rec- reational enjoyment. The Henderson County Public
Library will connect the entire com- munity with resources, services, and ideas!
Henderson County Public Library
101 South Main Street Henderson,
Kentucky 42420 270.826.3712
www.hcpl.org library@hcpl.org
Henderson, KY: Rooted in the spirit of Unreasonable Hospitality, the Henderson Hospitality
Movement unites the people who make our town thrive. Business owners, civic leaders, and
neighbors share one goal: to make Henderson, Kentucky, the most hospitable town in
America. We believe true hospitality is not a gesture but a mindset that turns ordinary
moments into extraordinary experiences through care, creativity, and kindness.
Key Note Speaker: Will Guidara is the author of the New York Times Bestseller
Unreasonable Hospitality. He is the former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, which, under
his leadership, was named the Best Restaurant in the World. He is the host of The
Welcome Conference, a Co-Producer on the Emmy Award-winning series The Bear, and is
a recipient of the Wall Street Journal Innovator Award.
Other speakers include Brent Bruner, who joined Champlin | EOP in 2001 and became a
Principal in 2006. His experience includes a number of hospitality, office, retail, restaurant,
auditorium, education, and museum projects, both small and large in scale. Kathleen
Driskell, Award-winning poet, essayist, and teacher, has authored six poetry collections.
And Brooks Reitz, a Kentucky-born, Charleston, SC-based writer and entrepreneur. Brooks
owns and operates four restaurants. He is the founder of Jack Rudy Cocktail Co.
Tickets are $50 and available on the library’s website. Presenting sponsors are Ben and
Denise Johnson, Field & Main Bank, and Pittsburg Tank & Tower Group.
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