The Business Incubator Center in partnership with Mesa County School District 51, D51 Foundation and Colorado Mesa University arranged for Mark C. Perna to speak Aug. 25 at 5 p.m. in the Grand Junction High School Auditorium, 1400 N. Fifth St.

A nationally acclaimed speaker, Perna’s keynote is titled “The Power of Purpose: Inspiring the Next Generation Workforce.” Perna is a renowned author and generational expert who has dedicated his career to unleashing passion, purpose and performance in our younger generations. He will cover insights and best practices to help you motivate, equip and retain our younger generation and see them in a new light.

“Mark’s keynote will speak to anyone who aims to engage, motivate and inject purpose into this upcoming generation as they enter school and the workforce,” said Angela Christensen, D51 Foundation executive director. “We believe this will recharge the passion for anyone who is called to make a difference in the lives of our younger generation.”

Tickets cost $10 and can be purchased online at Zeffy.com. All ticket proceeds will benefit the D51 Foundation.

For more information about Perna, go to www.markcperna.com.