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Early Bird Pricing for Young Professionals Summit Ends Today, Jan. 15
Published: 1/6/2010
Early bird pricing for the 2010 Young Professionals Summit ends Friday, Jan. 15. The event will be held on Thursday, March 4, from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Qwest Center Omaha. If you make your reservation by Jan. 15, you can attend the entire Summit for only $99. The early bird rate is $50 for the keynote luncheon only. After Jan. 15, registration will be $125 for the entire Summit and $75 for the luncheon only.
Join like-minded, intelligent young professionals for a day of educational sessions about leadership, service and involvement in the community. View the agenda.
The Summit kicks off with networking and interactive discovery activities at 8 a.m. in the pre-function area.
The opening session, featuring Patricia Martin, CEO and founder, LitLamp Communications and author of "Renaissance Generation", begins at 9 a.m.
At 10:15 a.m., choose to attend one of four breakout sessions. Topics include engaging in politics, building your résumé through social media, eliminating poverty and homelessness in Omaha, and designing and launching an audience specific program.
Blake Mycoskie, founder and chief shoe giver at TOMS Shoes, will be the keynote luncheon speaker at 11:30 a.m.
During the luncheon, the annual Young Professionals Choice Award will be presented to the Omaha Public Power District, recognizing their efforts to attract, retain and develop young professionals. Koley Jessen is the sponsor of the award.
The first set of afternoon breakout sessions begins at 1:30 p.m. You'll once again have a choice of four dynamic sessions. Topics include addressing multiple faiths in the workplace, creating a competitive advantage by incorporating sustainability, using service to foster career advancement and exploring race relations.
The second set of afternoon breakout sessions begins at 2:30 p.m. Participate in one of three sessions. Topics include positioning yourself for success, sparking innovation through brainstorming and bringing traditional business skills to the next generation entrepreneur.
William Taylor, founding editor of Fast Company, author and entrepreneur, is the Summit's closing speaker.
The Summit is presented by the Greater Omaha Young Professionals of the Greater Omaha Chamber. Summit sponsors are Bellevue University and HDR, Inc.
For more information about the Summit, visit OmahaYoungProfessionals.org/YPSummit.aspx.