Young Professionals of Northwest Florida Leadership Conference

Hosted by the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce, Destin, Greater Fort Walton Beach, Niceville Valparaiso, and Walton Area Chambers of Commerce, along with Northwest Florida State College, the Young Professionals 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 topics leadership, turning criticism into advice, community involvement, and more. The agenda will be announced soon.

Fee is $49 per person, and registration is now open.

11:30 a.m. – Lunch Catered by Zaxby's
 
11:45 a.m. – Welcome
                
12 p.m. – Keynote Presentation #1
                Lt. Col. Michael Loconsolo, Commander of 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group
             
1 p.m. – Panel: Turning Criticism Into Advice
              Panelists: Crestview City Manager Tim Bolduc
              Shantelle Dedicke, Frances Roy Agency
              Catherine Morgan, Inspire Bridges
              City of Destin Mayor Bobby Wagner
              Niceville City Councilman Abner Williams
                
2 p.m. – Keynote Presentation #2
              Lt. Gen. Gordon Fornell, USAF (Retired)
 
3 p.m. – Panel: Is Community Involvement a Career Catalyst?
              Panelists: Kevin Bowyer, Warren Averett
              Nathan Cordle, Burg Wynn, P.A.
              Heather Ruiz, Bit-Wizards
              Neko Stubblefield, Eglin Federal Credit Union
              Marion Riley Taylor, Crosspoint
 
4 p.m. – Keynote Presentation #3
              Gordon King, Chief Executive Office, Okaloosa Gas District
 
4:45 p.m. - Wrap Up