Leigh Moore & Jeanne Dailey
Tess Vaccaro, Martha LaGuardia-Kotite, Shannyn Stevenson & Vanessa Bond
Anja Goen & Jodi Pratt
Alisha Hasty & Angela Passehl
Jessica Plowden & Kelly Thompson
Jessica Sheekley & Caroline Boone
T
he Next BIG Thing presented by Fort Walton Beach Medical Center took place at
the Baytowne Conference Center on August 22. Three hundred attendees enjoyed a
full day of fueled inspiration and motivation from the 15 dynamic, national and local
speakers. The event was designed to help individuals and businesses achieve success
by helping inspire and equip them to take risks for rewards and arm them to lead with passion
and purpose and to make a positive impact in the world and their workplace. Attendees selected
from 3 growth tracks focusing on: leadership, entrepreneurs, and women in business. Each track
featured 4 short Ted-Talk style presenters to keep the day fresh, fast, and fun. Attendees also had
a great time networking and learning how they could advance themselves and their businesses to
be The Next BIG Thing.
Attendees enjoyed breakfast, lunch, and a cocktail hour to conclude the day. An exhibit space
showcasing books, healthcare products, and art was featured to give attendees the opportunity to
shop from local businesses. All attendees received a business card folio to put business cards in,
and lastly, there was a silent auction with over $5,000 in prizes.
The Next
BIG Thing
photos & story by
Zhalman Harris
Elizabeth Chestnut & Bethany Worley
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