3rd Annual Young Professionals Regional Conference

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.

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 | Session will be announced soon!
 
4:15 PM | Roundtable Q&A Questions that attendees have placed in the “parking lot” will be answered. Answers are encouraged from other attendees in the audience.
 
4:30 PM | Closing Remarks
 
5:00 PM | Offsite Happy Hour

 
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

CLICK HERE FOR A SPONSORSHIP FORM


Agenda will be announced soon!