• 3rd Annual Young Professionals Regional Conference

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    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

    CLICK HERE FOR A SPONSORSHIP FORM

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    Location:

    Niceville Community Center
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    Contact Information:
    Chanda Ryan - 850-939-3267
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