MEDC YOUNG-IN-THE-PROFESSION (YIP) WORKSHOP
"Becoming a Better You--Professionally!"
Wednesday, November 7
USM Trent Lott National Center

Email jillien@medc.ms to get involved

"Becoming a Better You--Professionally" Todd Jorgenson, Managing Director and Principal, Jorgenson Consulting, Greensboro, NC.
Jorgenson Consulting is a national executive search firm that specializes in the placement of professionals within the economic and community development industry.  Todd Jorgenson will be answering questions and speaking about your professional and career development.  Learn about current trends and opportunities and challenges in the economic development field.  Hear about interviewing tips, negotiating a contract, social skills that will help you grow your career.  Hear from others and ask questions.
Presentation

"Low-cost High Tech", Greg Word, Manager, Technical/Graphic Services, North Mississippi Industrial Development Association.
The line separating low-cost and high-tech is blurring. You no longer have to invest tens of those of dollars on technology. Learn cost-effective solutions for high-end technology. Discover innovative apps and tools to take your organization to the next level.
Presentation

"Growing Your Opportunities Through Networking".
Panelists: Chad Miller, USM; Fredie Carmichael, MDA; Carol Hardwick, MEDC.
Learn what opportunities in professional development and networking are available to help you grow your career and do your job better.
Educational Opportunities for Career Advancement - Chad Miller
Young Professionals of Mississippi - Fredie Carmichael

Thanks to Robert Thompson for a great tour of The Accelerator!

Registrants
Zach Adams, Jackson*
Daniel Assamah, Hattiesburg
Hunter Aycock, Tupelo*
Josiah Ball, Hattiesburg
Josh Bower, Jackson*
Nick Bradshaw, Jackson*
Fredie Carmichael, Meridian
Janel Carothers, Gulfport
Gary Chandler, Corinth*
Jessica Cheeks, Hattiesburg
Tom Daly, Greenville*
Molly Egloff, Hattiesburg
Susan Fernandez, Hernando*
Meredith Fleming, Batesville*
Jillien Fry, Jackson*
Carol Hardwick, Jackson*
John Jackson, Jackson
Todd Jorgenson, Greensboro, NC*
Cary Karlson, Greenville*
Jennifer Kassinger, Jackson*
Sam Leiva, Hattiesburg
Chad Miller, Hattiesburg*
Chat Phillips, Tupelo*
Jennifer Pridmore, Columbus*
Meredith Rea, Meridian*
Susie Robison, Jackson*
Andrea Rose, Corinth*
Harry Schmidt, Pascagoula*
Kelly Scrivner, Jackson
Golda Sharpe, Hattiesburg
Katrina Shirley, Vicksburg*
Aggie Sikora, Jackson*
John Mark Skinner, Brandon*
Chelsea Thompson, Columbus*
Drew Troxler, Jackson
Tom Troxler, Brandon*
Greg Word, West Point*
Garrett Wright, Hattiesburg

*= Paid