The second annual EMERGE conference, a full-day event presented by Forcht Bank, has been scheduled for Thursday, March 5, at Lexington Center, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some 300 people attended the inaugural EMERGE conference last year. A selection committee of young professionals is currently evaluating topic submissions from potential presenters.
The conference will also contain three breakout sessions with four topic tracks, including Community Service, Entrepreneurism, Career Advancement, and Turning Your Passion Into Reality, as well as keynote speaker Lauren Stiller Rikleen, President of the Rikleen Institute for Strategic Leadership. She is a nationally-recognized expert on developing a thriving, diverse and multi-generational workforce and author of the book, “You Raised Us, Now Work With Us - Millennials in the Workplace.”
During the luncheon keynote, both employers and young professionals can learn about how the generations can work more productively and harmoniously in the same work environment. Additionally, long-time local retail entrepreneur John Peterman, who operates the J. Peterman Company, will address the attendees.
ABOUT EMERGE: This full-day event will bring together young professionals and entrepreneurs, emerging leaders, business professionals, and community leaders from all walks of life. By unifying our area’s YP’s, creating a voice for and empowering our young professionals to participate through networking and collaboration, our community stands to benefit through better opportunities, more diverse and engaged youth, and ultimately a stronger economy.
TO REGISTER: The cost to attend the conference is $125 per person for Commerce Lexington Inc. members and $149 for non-members, and includes a full-day program, lunch, keynote speaker, and reception. Exhibit space will be available for this conference at a cost of $350. Click the link below to register.
RECEPTION SPONSOR: McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie & Kirkland PLLC
GOLD SPONSORS: Associations International, Inc. Your Community Bank
QUENCH SPONSOR: Kentucky American Water Company
SILVER SPONSORS: Lexmark International, Inc. Top Marketing Group University of Kentucky Gatton College of Business & Economics
ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR: Hurst Business Supply & Furniture Solutions