About this Event
The intersection of trade, technology, and the next generation doesn't seem like there is much overlap but the Tampa Bay Area has all the ingredients to be the epicenter of skilled labor.
Agenda
đź•‘: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Registration and Networking
Host: Mikhail Reece
Info: Attendees check-in and receive event materials.
Jamaican catering served; opportunity to network with panelists and other attendees.
đź•‘: 07:00 PM - 07:10 PM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Host: Mikhail Reece
Info: Introduction by the host, highlighting Elevate Tampa Bay’s scholarship initiative.
Overview of the evening’s agenda/
đź•‘: 07:10 PM - 07:40 PM
Leveraging Technology and Social Media for Business Growth
Host: Darnell Epps and AJ Brown
Info: Darnell Epps (Creator of Thurgood Industries app): Insights on using technology like the “LinkedIn of Trades” to optimize operations.
AJ Brown (CEO of Apex Service Partners): Strategies for scaling trades businesses and increasing margins.
đź•‘: 07:40 PM - 08:10 PM
Building Community Partnerships and Apprenticeship Programs Panelists
Host: Darnell Epps and AJ Brown
Info: Discuss talent attraction, local nonprofit partnerships, and innovative apprenticeship models.
Audience Q&A session for direct interaction with panelists.
đź•‘: 08:10 AM - 08:20 AM
Scholarship Spotlight
Host: Mikhail Reece
Info: Presentation about Elevate Tampa Bay’s scholarship program, emphasizing its impact on students’ futures.
đź•‘: 08:20 AM - 08:30 AM
Closing Remarks
Host: Mikhail Reece, Darnell Epps, and AJ Brown
Info: Final thoughts from panelists.
Call-to-action for supporting the scholarship fund.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Embarc Collective, 802 East Whiting Street, Tampa, United States
