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Sig Hutchinson, M.Ed.

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Sig Hutchinson, keynote speaker, business leader and community advocate has been on the front lines of making communities healthier and more livable for more than a decade. Sig has used his powers of communication and public speaking to transform the region by personally leading four bond referendums in North Carolina totaling more than $130 Million Dollars for open space preservation, parks and greenways and continues to be politically active in the region where he sits on numerous boards and committees including Chair of the Open Space & Parks Advisory Committee for Wake County. His interests evolved towards transportation and land use issues where he is currently Vice Chair of the Triangle Transit Authority and chaired the first Bicycle Pedestrian Task Force for the region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization. Sig has also been the driving force behind the creation of more than 180 miles of an interconnected greenway system currently underway within the Triangle region of North Carolina linking numerous counties and municipalities. Known locally as “Mr. Greenjeans,” Sig has been honored as “Tarheel of the Week” by the News & Observer and “Volunteer of the Year” by Wake County. 

Professionally, Sig supports a vibrant and growing downtown as Publisher of The Raleigh Downtowner, Raleigh’s largest downtown newspaper. Sig’s current interests include transportation, land use and the environment and his communication skills have the Wake County Manager, David Cooke referring to Sig as his “Secret Weapon.”  Sig has a M.Ed. from the University of South Carolina and makes is home living next to a greenway in Raleigh, North Carolina. 

Sig's Areas of Expertise:

Leadership
Customer Service
Communication
Motivation

Target Audience:

Companies wanting to improve customer service, associations and educators interested in creating healthier & happier communities and non profits wanting to motivate volunteers and members to make a difference in the world.

Top 3 reasons to have Sig Hutchinson as your next speaker:

Passion! Sig’s got it and you can feel it in every word. Whether he’s talking about how to treat the customer or changing the planet for the better, Sig experiences and passion to make the world a better place for us all resonates loud and clear with your audience.

Experience! Sig’s experiences have earned him the right to talk about the importance of how we treat our fellow human beings, as well as the importance of making the world a better place to live. Sig’s not just a speaker with material he’s researched but lives his story everyday with a proven track record of success.

Success! They don’t call him “Mr. Greenjeans” for nothing. Throughout his region, everyone from elected officials, to the business leaders, to the health care professionals to community advocates all are keenly aware that Sig Hutchinson knows how to get things done. His track record speaks for itself and if you don’t believe it, just Google the name Sig Hutchinson.

Fee:   

$3,500.00

Sig’s Most Requested Programs:

The $100 Million Dollar Smile - “Creating a Customer Experience That Keeps Them Coming Back for More!”
The same human relations principles and communication skills that helped Sig Hutchinson raise more than $130 Million Dollars for open space preservation and create 180 miles of greenways can also helped transform your organization with a better customer experience, more repeat business and a healthier bottom line. “It’s all about how we treat our fellow human beings and it’s the small things that really make the difference,” says Sig Hutchinson. See how basic human relation skills like taking a genuine interest in others and showing sincere appreciation can impress your audience today and impact your customer tomorrow.

“Green is The New Red, White & Blue” - "How Greenways & Open Space are Reshaping America”   20 minutes to 90 minutes
“No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit.” -Helen Keller
Open space and greenways are becoming the hallmark of successful communities whether we are talking economic development, recreation, public health, transportation or a cleaner environment. Sig shares stories and photos of creating more than 180 miles of interconnected greenways throughout the region and as well his efforts to lead four bond campaigns raising more than $130 Million Dollars for open space preservation, parks and greenways that has helped transformed Raleigh, NC into one of the fastest growing regions and most desirable places to live. (#1 Place for Business & Careers, Forbes Magazines, 2007; #10 Best Walking Cities, Prevention Magazine, 2006.) Sig speaks on issues such as transportation, public health, recreational, land use and creating a healthier environment all of which will inspire your audience to become more involved and to make a difference in the world. We need it now more than ever!

Testimonials:

 “Unique, exciting and information packed."  Greg Hurt, Microspace Communication Corporation

“Energy, enthusiasm, pragmatism and a great sense of humor. Sig brings it all to the table in his presentation.”   Gary Davis, American Home Mortgage

“Thank you for your great presentation last night. You enlightened us, encouraged us and gave relevance to the entire audience. You had us thinking about possibility and brought to the forefront how we as citizens can change and improve this county. You definitely won some friends and your "Open Space Machine" was incredibly effective.”  Larry Petrovick, Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District

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