Forcht Bank Presents 3rd Annual EMERGE Conference on April 19th

An outgrowth of Commerce Lexington Inc.’s 2013 Leadership Visit to Omaha, Nebraska, the third annual EMERGE Conference presented by Forcht Bank will engage the next generation leaders of Central Kentucky – our young professionals – to leverage their thoughts, ideas, and strategies for the betterment of our community and region. The conference will take place on Tuesday, April 19, at Lexington Center’s Thoroughbred Ballroom, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This full-day conference offers networking, as well as education in the areas of community engagement, and professional and personal life. The conference luncheon will feature an entrepreneur panel with Alex Frommeyer (BEAM Dental), Alli Truttmann (Wicked Sheets) and JK McKnight (Forecastle Festival).

BREAKOUT SESSIONS:

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Responsible Infill & Redevelopment: Ensuring that redevelopment is “smart” development
Lexington: A University City... Now What?: Transforming our university city status into future success and economic growth
Branding the Bluegrass: Panel of leading regional brand makers share their success
Running for Office - How to Become a Leader: Learn how to get involved politically and what to know before running for public office

PROFESSIONAL LIFE
Recruiting Talent to KY/ Building Innovative Teams
Unlock the Secret to More Effective Communications: Understand your own internal make up to help you communicate better

PERSONAL LIFE
Work + Life = Balance: Successful young professionals talk tips for balancing a demanding career with personal life
Mentorship as a Professional Development Strategy: Tips to begin a successful mentor/mentee relationship
Don’t Just Survive - Thrive! Overcoming Adversity: Featuring Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer

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.