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Calling All Young Professionals
Published: 2/11/2010
Plan on some fresh thinking to get you going at the 2010 Young Professionals Summit on Thursday, March 4, from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Qwest Center Omaha. Area young professionals will join forces to discuss ways they can get involved in the community and make an impact on Omaha's future. The Summit is presented by the Greater Omaha Young Professionals, a program of the Greater Omaha Chamber. Summit sponsors are Bellevue University and HDR, Inc.
Register now for the entire day ($125) and plan to attend breakout sessions that cover topics relevant to young professionals. Or, register for the keynote luncheon only ($75) and hear from the very successful Blake Mycoskie, founder and chief shoe giver, TOMS Shoes.
Begin your day at the opening session featuring Patricia Martin, CEO and founder, LitLamp Communications and author of "Renaissance Generation."
Then choose a breakout session. 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.
Time to eat. Blake Mycoskie, founder and chief shoe giver at TOMS Shoes will be the keynote speaker. Also during lunch, the annual Young Professionals Choice Award will be presented to the Omaha Public Power District in recognition of their efforts to attract, retain and develop young professionals. Koley Jessen Attorneys is the sponsor of this award.
Time to choose your first afternoon breakout session. 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.
Grow and succeed. Choose your final afternoon breakout session! Choices include positioning yourself for success, sparking innovation through brainstorming and bringing traditional business skills to the next generation entrepreneur.
Complete your day with closing speaker, William Taylor, founding editor of Fast Company, author and entrepreneur.
View the day's agenda for additional details >>
Wrap it all up at Slowdown for the Young Professionals Summit After Party. Enjoy music, complimentary appetizers and drink specials while you wind down with other young professionals. Get your hand stamped before as you leave the Summit for free admission to the after party. Register for the after party.
The presenting party sponsor is Online Worldwide University of Nebraska. Other sponsors are Barley's Tip Top, Bemis Press, Blue Sushi Sake Grill, Goodnights Pizza Bar + Patio, Joss Vodka, Lucky Bucket, OmahaNightLife.com and the Young Art Patrons.