8:00 A.M.

Attendee Registration

Vendors Open

Networking Breakfast

(Light continental breakfast will be served. Breakfast options will include: Homemade Granola Bar, Blueberry Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake, Muffins, Fresh Cut Fruit )

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8:45 A.M.

Welcome

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9:00 A.M.

Opening Session

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9:45 A.M.

Vendor Break

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10:30 A.M.

Local Leader Panel Discussion

Featuring:

Dr. Roslyn Crisp, Roslyn M Crisp & Associates Pediatric Dentistry

Lavern Delaney, Cone Health

Maghon Taylor, All She Wrote Notes

Crystal Sharpe O'Neal, Graham Police Department

Moderated by:

Rochelle L. Ford, Elon University School of Communications

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11:30 A.M.

Vendor Break

Lunch Buffet Opens

(We have worked to accommodate vegetarians, as well as gluten and dairy free on the buffet this year. The lunch menu will include:  Chopped Fresh Kale Salad,

Herb Grilled Chicken Breast, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Yeast Rolls,

Neapolitian Cheesecake and Chocolate/Vanilla Swirl Pound Cake (with raspberry sauce)

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12:30 P.M.

Keynote Session: The Pie Life

Presented by: Samantha Ettus

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1:30 P.M.

General Session Concludes

 

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1:50 P.M.

VIP Session (Book Signing/Q&A)

Presented by: Samantha Ettus