Tickets are Now on Sale for The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce’s “The Next BIG Thing” Annual Conference on November 4-5th at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa
Tickets are now on sale for “The Next BIG Thing,” Walton Area Chamber’s two-day annual conference, presented by Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast and Eglin Federal Credit Union on November 4-5th at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa. Tickets are $200 for Chamber members and $250 for the public, with two-day passes also available for $225 (member) and $275 (public) available at https://www.waltonareachamber.com/the-next-big-thing/.
Attendees will choose from a diverse lineup of breakout sessions throughout the day in Leadership Development, Entrepreneurship and Women in Business.
The conference will commence with special experiences like complimentary headshots by Epic Photo Co., Mingle & Mimosas, and a coffee bar during check-in at 8 a.m., followed by a light breakfast and networking opportunities in the Vendor Hall. The official kickoff will feature welcoming remarks from Walton Area Chamber of Commerce CEO, Megan Harrison. The first day will conclude with a cocktail reception offering light bites, cocktails, and exciting raffle prizes. The conference will continue on the second day with additional elevated breakout sessions, a workshop, a delicious brunch, and more enriching activities.
Keynote Speaker Juanita McDowell will present the topic Mastering Achievement in Business & Life and also lead a session on the timely topic of using AI in business. The United Way Emerald Coast will lead a panel on ways businesses can build their networks and Bobby Parker will host a session on Using Strategic Storytelling to Elevate Your Organization.
Afternoon Keynote Speaker Dr. Rick Goodman will lead sessions on Living a Championship Life: A Game Plan for Success, and Transforming Challenges into Opportunities with his trademarked program The Adaptability Zone.
The Women in Business track will offer numerous timely and essential sessions like Speaker Aerial Payne’s session on Using Canva Pro to Elevate Your Social Media and Brand. Payne will also host an elevated breakout session on Capturing & Scheduling Video Content. Jessica Leavins will tackle the hot topic of burnout in business and Tolliny Rankins will present 28 Ways to a Better You.
Opportunities for entrepreneurs also abound during this conference with speakers, panels and workshops on topics like networking, elevator pitches, and personal entrepreneur stories of challenges, grit, and glory. Speaker Terry Maurer will present a session on Harnessing the Power of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition.
For a complete speaker schedule visit www.waltonareachamber.com and stay up to date with the latest information by following the Chamber’s Facebook page. The Walton Area Chamber would like to thank Dixon Injury Law (BIG Stage Sponsor), Florida Power and Light (Recharge Station Sponsor), Dunlap & Shipman (Platinum Sponsor), 850 Magazine (Leadership Track Sponsor), the Blue Leopard Agency (Workshop Sponsor), the Florida Small Business Development Center, Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon, and All In Credit Union (Coffee Bar Sponsors), without whom The Next Big Thing would not be possible.
To get involved or inquire about sponsorship, please contact Gabrielle Hamilton at (850) 892-3191 or Gabrielle@WaltonAreaChamber.com.
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