Business Minded

A new summit focuses on young professionals.

July 1st, 2017 by: Misty Milioto

Join hundreds of emerging young professionals at the Emerge Summit, taking place July 13 and 14 at the Ace Hotel New Orleans. The summit — a new annual emerging leadership conference hosted by GNO, Inc. — features early career professional speakers and panelists from across the country on an array of topics such as self awareness and personal branding, business development and career management. The summit aims to bring together dynamic individuals to engage and learn from each other’s experiences, and about opportunities available through the diverse pool of YPO’s in the Greater New Orleans region. Speakers include Kirk Coco, CEO of Nola Brewing Company; Amanda Shaw, musician and actor; and Kevin Lin, chief operating officer of Twitch.

Meanwhile, The Millennial Awards — an annual celebration that honors dynamic young professionals who contribute to the community through public service, who make significant strides in business sectors or who serve as cultural ambassadors — takes place July 15. Award categories include Changemakers, Digital Media, Economic Development, Education, Fashion, Healthcare, Journalism, Culinary Arts and more. Tickets are $30 for each event, or $50 for both events. Meanwhile, The Millennial Awards — an annual celebration that honors dynamic young professionals who contribute to the community through public service, who make significant strides in business sectors or who serve as cultural ambassadors — takes place July 15. Award categories include Changemakers, Digital Media, Economic Development, Education, Fashion, Healthcare, Journalism, Culinary Arts and more. Tickets are $30 for each event, or $50 for both events. millennialsmeet.com