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Pete Yonkman, President/CEO of Cook Medical, shares his insights on how conscious entrepreneurship leads to uplifted communities and can be the greatest tool for societal improvement. He is actively involved in issues like adult education, workforce development, fostering startups, and creating a business culture that supports entrepreneurs. A born and bred Hoosier, Pete’s leadership philosophy is that businesses are the missing engine needed to drive meaningful and lasting change. His keynote at the 2023 Salute to Business ceremony garnered a standing ovation by the 900 in attendance. Pete not only talks about running a successful, global company but also discusses how being a good community neighbor is vital to any organization's success.