BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260514T120000Z DTEND:20260514T160000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:2026 Young Professionals Summit Presented by Cherry Bekaert DESCRIPTION:Presenters and their Topics Include:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResearch shows that up to 85% of career success is directly linked to strong communication skills and no matter how advanced AI becomes\, human communication will continue to remain irreplaceable. \n\n\n\nThe truth is simple: if you want to grow and advance in your career\, communication isn't optional it's essential.\n\n\n\nTogether\, we'll explore what commonly holds people back\, what helps move them forward\, and tips to communicate with greater clarity\, empathy\, and confidence.\n\n\n\nIf you're ready to step forward into growth and positively impact your communication outcomes\, this session is for you.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis panel of young professionals will offer practical\, real-world guidance tailored to young professionals navigating today's financial landscape. Led by a diverse group of experts in fraud prevention\, accounting\, budgeting\, and financial planning\, the discussion will connect everyday workplace decisions with long-term personal financial success.\n\n\n\nPanelists will share insights on recognizing and preventing financial fraud and identity theft\, managing workplace finances like expense reports and reimbursements\, and understanding how cash flow and budgeting impact both personal goals and professional performance. The conversation will also dive into maximizing employee benefits\, avoiding common financial mistakes early in your career\, and building smart habits that support growth from paying off student loans to investing in professional development and retirement.\n\n\n\nAttendees will walk away with actionable strategies to protect themselves and their organizations\, make informed career and financial decisions\, and confidently manage money at every stage of their professional journey.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nJoin David Charles\, CEO of The S.T.R.I.V.E. Initiative\, for an inspiring and practical conversation on what it truly means to lead with purpose. As a respected community leader\, David will share insights on pursuing your passion with confidence\, managing a demanding schedule without losing focus\, and guiding an organization with clarity and intention. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nBreak the ice\, switch tables\, and grow your network.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in Sponsoring? See below for more information:\n\nPresenting Sponsor - SOLD\n\n\n\n 4 Tickets to Young Professionals Annual Summit event\n Prominent logo Inclusion on all event marketing ("YP Annual Summit Presented by Your Company!")\n 10-minute message to attendees at event\n Signage in the front of room near speaker/podium\n Logo Inclusion on all post event marketing with special sponsor message\n Opportunity to distribute literature or swag items to attendees\n Opportunity to offer door prize\n Display table at event\n\n\n\n NEW! NEXT GEN Sponsor - $700\n\n\n 2 Tickets to REACH Luncheon\n 6 sponsored student tickets to school of your choosing. (Chamber will coordinate)\n Meet and greet with students during event.\n Special thank you to sponsor during event program\n Logo Inclusion on all marketing pre and post event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGold Summit Sponsor - $600 SOLD\n\n\n 3 Tickets to Young Professionals Annual Summit event\n 6-Minutes message to attendees\n logo on all pre event and post event marketing\, \n Opportunity to distribute literature or swag items to attendees\n Opportunity to offer door prize\n Display table at event\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSummit Sponsor - $400 SOLD\n\n\n 1 Tickets to Young Professionals Annual Summit event\n 3-Minute message to attendees at the luncheon\n logo on all marketing of the event and post event\n Opportunity to distribute literature or swag items to attendees\n Opportunity to offer door prize\n Display table at event\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent Sponsor - $200\n\n\n 1 Ticket\n logo on all marketing of the event and post event\n opportunity to distribute literature or give-away to attendees\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCoffee & Snack Sponsor - $150\n\n\n 1 Ticket Young Professionals Annual Summit\n Company logo displayed at the Coffee Station and Snack Station\n opportunity to put business cards at Coffee\, Beverage\, and Snack Station\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLiterature/Giveaway Distribution Sponsor - $50 ADD ON SPONSORSHIP\n\n\n Opportunity to distribute literature or giveaways to attendees.\n NO TICKET INCLUDED\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Chamber is a community. Events have a structured format\, planned agenda\, and possible guest speakers please be respectful of speakers and their time as well as respectful to fellow attendees. Also\, your registration constitutes permission to use photos\, audio\, and video recording taken of you at the event for promotional purposes in connection with the Chamber.\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend\, please contact hailey@tricountyareachamber.com. (Cancellations: Any cancellations prior to 1 week in advance of the program will be refunded or credited to your account. Cancellations within 1 week of the event cannot be refunded nor credited. If you have not paid for your ticket\, please send that to us. If you have not paid\, and do not attend\, you will still be charged for the ticket. The Chamber has reserved your seat and paid for your meal. More reason to be there!) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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\nResearch shows that up to 85% of career success is directly linked to strong communication skills&mdash\;and no matter how advanced AI becomes\, human communication will continue to remain irreplaceable. \;
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\nThe truth is simple: if you want to grow and advance in your career\, communication isn&rsquo\;t optional&hellip\;it&rsquo\;s essential.
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\nTogether\, we&rsquo\;ll explore what commonly holds people back\, what helps move them forward\, and tips to communicate with greater clarity\, empathy\, and confidence.
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\nIf you&rsquo\;re ready to step forward into growth and positively impact your communication outcomes\, this session is for you.
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\nThis panel of young professionals will offer practical\, real-world guidance tailored to young professionals navigating today&rsquo\;s financial landscape. Led by a diverse group of experts in fraud prevention\, accounting\, budgeting\, and financial planning\, the discussion will connect everyday workplace decisions with long-term personal financial success.
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\nPanelists will share insights on recognizing and preventing financial fraud and identity theft\, managing workplace finances like expense reports and reimbursements\, and understanding how cash flow and budgeting impact both personal goals and professional performance. The conversation will also dive into maximizing employee benefits\, avoiding common financial mistakes early in your career\, and building smart habits that support growth&mdash\;from paying off student loans to investing in professional development and retirement.
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\nAttendees will walk away with actionable strategies to protect themselves and their organizations\, make informed career and financial decisions\, and confidently manage money at every stage of their professional journey.
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\nJoin David Charles\, CEO of The S.T.R.I.V.E. Initiative\, for an inspiring and practical conversation on what it truly means to lead with purpose. As a respected community leader\, David will share insights on pursuing your passion with confidence\, managing a demanding schedule without losing focus\, and guiding an organization with clarity and intention. \;
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Break the ice\, switch tables\, and grow your network.
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Presenting Sponsor - SOLD
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\nThe Chamber is a community. Events have a structured format\, planned agenda\, and possible guest speakers &ndash\; please be respectful of speakers and their time as well as respectful to fellow attendees. \; Also\, your registration constitutes permission to use photos\, audio\, and video recording taken of you at the event for promotional purposes in connection with the Chamber.
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\nIf you are unable to attend\, please contact hailey@tricountyareachamber.com.  \;(Cancellations: Any cancellations prior to 1 week in advance of the program will be refunded or credited to your account. \; Cancellations within 1 week of the event cannot be refunded nor credited. \; If you have not paid for your ticket\, please send that to us. \; If you have not paid\, and do not attend\, you will still be charged for the ticket. The Chamber has reserved your seat and paid for your meal. \; More reason to be there!)
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\n LOCATION:Spring Hollow Golf Club UID:e.2183.864509 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260417T220540Z URL:https://business.tricountyareachamber.com/events/details/2026-young-professionals-summit-presented-by-cherry-bekaert-864509 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR