3rd Annual Young Professionals Regional Conference

Name: 3rd Annual Young Professionals Regional Conference

Date: April 29, 2025

Time: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM CDT

Website: http://www.navarrechamber.com

Registration: Register Now

Event Description:

Hosted by the Crestview Area, Destin, Greater Fort Walton Beach, Navarre, Niceville Valparaiso, and Walton Area chambers of commerce, the Young Professionals of NWF Leadership Conference will unite the area's strong Young Professionals groups to tap into the knowledge and expertise of community and business leaders.

Attendees will enjoy a combination of panels and speakers on leadership, career management, community involvement, and more. The conference begins at 10:30 a.m., and ends with a networking social at 4:30 p.m. REGISTER NOW

AGENDA

10:00 AM | Check-In & Coffee

10:30 AM | Welcome

10:40 AM | Panel #1: Building Your Career Through Community Service

Panelists:

Bernard Johnson, FPL Regional External Affairs Manager for Okaloosa and Walton Counties
Mel Ponder, Northwest Florida State College President
Neko Stubblefield, Eglin Federal Credit Union Senior VP of Membership and Community Development

11:30 PM | Panel #2: Unlocking Career Growth - How networking & community involvement still give you the edge

Panelists:

Christian Carlee, First National Bank Market President
Julie Cotton, Northwest Florida State College Chair of Hospitality & Tourism Management
Danica LaFaire, Fish Window Cleaning Franchise Owner

12:30 AM | Lunch Buffet

1:15 PM | Panel #3: Developing In-Demand Skills – Stay competitive in a rapidly evolving job market

Panelists:

Michael Beedie, WM Gulf Coast Area Senior Manager of Government Affairs
Todd Jackson, HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital CEO
Dr. Cristie Kedroski, Northwest Florida State College Senior Vice President

2:15 PM | Cookie Break

2:30 PM | Panel #4: Developing a Strong Personal Brand – Position yourself as a valuable professional in your industry

Panelists:

Corey Dobridnia, Walton County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer
Cali Hlavac, Sassy Tangerine Creative Owner & Marketing Strategist

3:30 PM | Keynote Speaker: Col. Allison Black, USAF Retired

4:15 PM | Closing Remarks

4:30 PM | Happy Hour Sponsored by Bayou Pub

Please find sponsorship opportunities below:

$1,200 Table Sponsor (Six Total, One for Each Chamber)

Table for Eight Guests
6-Foot Display Table
Ability to Place Marketing Material at All Seats
Recognition in Promotions and on Program

$500 Gold Sponsor (Twelve Total, Two for Each Chamber)

Complimentary Entrance for Four Guests
Recognition in Promotions and on Program

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