WHEN
Friday, May 6, 2016
Summit: 1:00pm – 7:00pm
AL.com’s Gulf Coast YP Summit & Expo
This is where young professional influencers from every professional, social and nonprofit corner of the Gulf Coast region will join together to network, share ideas and celebrate each other. We’ll be tackling relevant issues and hearing from employers and business leaders with fresh ideas for reaching millennials.
Reserve your spot today! Complimentary beverages are limited to the first 150 registrants.
Agenda
12:30 – 1:00pm
Doors Open | Registration
1:00 – 1:45pm
Kickoff and Keynote
Jay Laura
Join our keynote speaker, Jay Laura, Managing Director for Alexander Shunnarah Gulf Coast, LLP. Hear an inspiring message of perseverance from a Millennial-aged top attorney in Alabama!
2:00 – 2:50pm
Millennials Rising: Our City, Our Way
Don’t miss this state of the city address from the Millennial perspective. We will go beyond looking at how things are today and ask our speakers how they will make Mobile different and better. This collection of leaders represents some of Mobile’s most visible YP groups. Crowd participation will be encouraged in this lively discussion!
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- Chris Barraza
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- Patrick Byrne
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- Ricardo Woods
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- Dr. Grant Zarzour
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- Jeff Carter
Moderator: Chris Barraza, Executive Director, Leadership Mobile
Panelists:
Patrick Byrne, Procurement Leader, Hargrove Engineers + Constructors
Ricardo Woods, Chief Legal Counsel, City of Mobile
Grant Zauzour, Founder, FUSE Project
Jeff Carter, Executive Director, Bloomberg Innovation Team
3:00 – 4:00pm
The War For Talent: Secrets for Attracting and Keeping Young Talent
This generation is building things — technology, communities and businesses. Meet a few of Mobile’s leading entrepreneurs as they share practical lessons about starting and growing companies. These entrepreneurs and expert marketers will set you on the right path to starting or growing your enterprise.
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- Mary White
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- Carlisha Hartzog
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- Kathy Cowart
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- Susie Jones
Moderator: Mary Gormandy White, M.A., SHRM-SCP, SPHR, MTI Business Solutions
Panelists:
Carlisha Hartzog, CEO, Hartzog Consulting
Kathy Cowart, Employment Branding Expert, Alabama Media Group
Susie Jones, COO, Sirius Technical Consulting
Candice Swiger, HR Manager, Southern Light
Hosted by:
This session is approved for SHRM and HRCI recertification credits
4:15 – 5:00pm
Mobile’s Cutting Edge: Technology, Entrepreneurship and Downtown Development
This generation is building things — technology, communities and businesses. Meet a few of Mobile’s leading entrepreneurs as they share practical lessons about starting and growing companies. These entrepreneurs and expert marketers will set you on the right path to starting or growing your enterprise.
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- Kyle Stichtenoth
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- Elyse Goonan
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- Todd Greer
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- Scott Tindle
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- Taylor Atchison
Moderator: Kyle Stichtenoth, Digital Marketing Specialist, Alabama Media Group
Panelists:
Elyse Goonan, Executive Director, One Mobile
Todd Greer, Social Entrepreneur, Exchange 202
Scott Tindle, Owner/Publisher, Positive Press
Taylor Atchison, VP of Operations, Atchison Home
5:00 – 6:00pm
Happy Hour
It’s time to mix and mingle with Mobile’s rising leaders!
- Find a new YP organization or junior board
- Get a professional headshot
- Network with peers, friends and business leaders
- Enjoy drink and light refreshments!
Our Sponsors
Participating Exhibitors
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Sponsorship Opportunities Available for the 3rd Annual Alabama Young Professionals Summit 2017
The mission of the Alabama Young Professionals Summit is to connect young professionals and leaders to maximize impact within their own organizations and across their communities.
Sponsorships
Interested in sponsoring? Sponsorships begin at $1,000 and may include speaking opportunities, logo placement on AL.com advertisements and ongoing exposure leading up to the statewide AL.com Alabama YP Summit & Expo on July 14-15, 2016. Contact Ed Fields for details at efields@al.com or (205) 325-2199.
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