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2006 YP Nashville Day
Wednesday, Nov. 15
About the Event
Nashville Young Professionals Day was created as an initiative of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and the 20:20 Leadership Alliance to connect young professionals to diverse opportunities for networking, professional development and community involvement.
Join us for the second annual YP Nashville Day!
Nashville Downtown Library
Wednesday, November 15, 12:30-7 p.m.
Register here!
Top five reasons to send your young professional employees to YP Day:
Connect & learn among Nashville's leading young professionals.
Network with peers and senior community leaders.
Interact with and learn from top business and civic leaders sharing their secrets of success.
Benefit from a retention tool targeted directly to YPs in their workforce.
Gain from inexpensive professional development that also engages YOU in the community.
YP Nashville Day is sponsored by:
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Agenda:
12:30 p.m. Registration Opens
1 p.m. Opening Session -- Auditorium
Adam Small, chair, 20:20 Leadership Alliance
Networking - structured icebreaker to help attendees connect with other YPs
Breakout sessions - choice of 1
1:45 p.m.
Music Business 101 – Auditorium
Nashville is Music City USA. Each year, the music industry contributes $6 billion to the Nashville regional economy, but how much do you really know about how the business of music operates? This is your opportunity to ask questions and learn the behind-the-scenes secrets from industry insiders. Panelists will look at the state of the music business today, its future and the continuing impact on the region.
Panelists:
Joe Galante, SONY BMG Nashville
Craig Wiseman, songwriter
Pat Collins, SESAC
Moderator:
Steve Keller
1:45 p.m.
Enhancing Your Presentation Skills – Conference Room A
Whether your audience is one or one thousand, your presence is your most powerful asset. The fear of public speaking affects many of us to different degrees. It can hinder your personal expression, make you question your own ability, and, in some cases, stand between you and your career goals.
Speaker:
Elisa Negroni
1:45 p.m.
Being a YP in a Boomer World – Conference Room B
In today's corporate environment, three generations are at work: the Boomers, Gen-Xers, and Millennials. Each of these generations has different characteristics, and each has different expectations for their career development. This interactive presentation will focus on generational issues facing today's Young Professionals, including the "Grey Ceiling," Boomer expectations, and the choice of what to do next.
Panelists:
Mary Ann Kipp
Lee McCroskey, Southwestern/Great American
Adrian Granderson, One Hundred Black Men of Middle Tennessee
Moderator:
Kate Herman, Nashville Business Journal
Breakout sessions - choice of 1
3:10 p.m.
The Economic Impact of Sports & Tourism on Nashville — Auditorium
Visitors to Nashville bring more than a love of country music and cheers for their favorite team – they bring cash, credit cards, and a willingness to stay in hotels and eat at local restaurants. How is the Nashville region capitalizing on these visitors? Why is the debate about a new convention center so heated? This session will focus on these questions, as well as explore the true value of visitors to Music City.
Panelists:
Scott Ramsey, Nashville Sports Council
Music City Center Coalition representative
Moderator:
Vice Mayor Howard Gentry
3:10 p.m.
Your Career: What do you need to get where you want to go? — Conference Room A
Today's Young Professionals are on the brink of being tomorrow's leaders in the workforce. For many, the traditional career ladder has changed from those of our parents. How do you navigate your career today? What are employers looking for in managers and leaders? This session will focus on helping you understand the skills needed for moving ahead in your career.
Panelists:
Agenia Clark, Girl Scout Council of Cumberland Valley
Adrian Granderson, 100 Black Men of Middle Tennessee
Mark Robertson
Moderator:
Liz Allen Fey, Management Solutions Group
3:10 p.m.
Young Professionals: Make an Impact! – Conference Room B
Nashville is a great community! As a YP, you have the opportunity to make it even better. How do you get involved? How do you find out about initiatives and organizations that have the mission that meets your personal interests? This roundtable discussion will include the leaders of area young professional organizations to offer tips, suggestions and advice on making an impact in our community.
Speaker:
Derek Young
Roundtable discussion featuring 20:20 Steering Committee members:
Ronald Douglas, Justin Levenson, Ben Prom, Paula Roberts, Adam Small, Brian Taylor, Cassandra Tormes and Ken Youngstead
4:30 p.m.
General Session – Auditorium
Nashville's Growth – Today and in the Future
Nashville is a city on the move -- from the Nissan corporate relocation, to the openings of the Viridian and the Schermerhorn Symphony Center downtown, to the planned ballpark for the Sounds. How will this growth affect our quality of life and the culture of Nashville in the future? As YPs, the future direction of Nashville is of vital importance as we make choices on where to start and raise families, select schools, support the arts and spend our disposable income. This is your opportunity to ask questions of some of our region's top leaders and share your thoughts on the future.
Panelists:
Tony Giarratana
Pedro Garcia
Andrea Conte, first lady of Tennessee
Ron Samuels
Moderator:
Ralph Schulz
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