Young professionals - tap into your potential at Leaderfest ’08, a professional growth event in Fond du Lac on March 20, 2008 that is a collaborative effort by the young professional networks in Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, Fox Cities, Green Bay, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Sheboygan and Marinette.
The annual event, the first of which was hosted by the Oshkosh young professional network in 2007 and drew 500 people, will feature keynote speaker Dick Leinenkugel of the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company. He’ll share his experience in a motivational and informational presentation on how beer and business can mix.
"This is an incredible opportunity to network with peers throughout the region and offer professional and personal growth opportunities for our generation," said Brian Johnson, program manager for Current, the young professionals network in Green Bay. "Without this collaboration within our region, our ability to attract and retain young talent is severely disadvantaged."
This year’s event will also offer breakout seminars that focus on topics vital to career growth, including Selling Yourself, Leaders vs. Managers and more.
The event will be held at the University of Wisconsin – Fond du Lac campus at 400 University Dr. in Fond du Lac. The day’s registration will be at 11:30 and continue with lunch at noon, kickoff at 1 p.m., the three breakout sessions at 1:15, 2:30 and 3:45, cocktails at 5 p.m. and the keynote speaker at 6 p.m. It’s your choice how much of the event to attend – to attend lunch, the breakout sessions and snacks, it’s $50 per person. Attend the keynote speaker and enjoy food and beer tasting for $25. Or participate in the whole day’s offerings for $75 per person.
For all the details, visit
www.ypfdl.org/leaderfest today. Please direct questions to Brian Johnson, program manager for Current Young Professionals Network, at (920) 593-3408.
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Established in 1882, the mission of the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote economic and community development. Chamber programs include Advance, Partners in Education, Leadership Green Bay, Brown County Teen Leadership, Current--the Young Professionals Network, Good Government Council, the International Business Development Consortium and the Small Business Council.
For more information about the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and its programs, call 437-8704 or visit www.titletown.org.
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