Level Up YP Summit

The Level Up Young Professionals Summit is an annual conference for the next generation of leaders. Attendees are energized by inspiring keynote speakers, motivating sessions, community experiences, and opportunities to connect with the leaders of tomorrow. The summit also concludes with several awards to recognize young talent.

Keynote: Rob "YB" Youngblood

This year we are excited to welcome award-winning speaker, 2x author, coach, consultant, and connector, Rob "YB" Youngblood as our keynote speaker! Rob is the President & Chief Connecting Officer of YBConnects, LLC, "YB" and his team increases the Visibility, Credibility and Profitability of authors, entrepreneurs & executives who want to promote their book, brand & business. He teaches his clients how to "Think Collaboration" and leverage The M.M.D. Framework to achieve their desired outcomes. 

In many circles, "YB" is known as "The LinkedIn Locksmith" because of his ability to unlock the power of LinkedIn for revenue generators who struggle with using the platform to grow their network & net worth. Since 2016, he has coached over 1,000 entrepreneurs & executives to leverage LinkedIn to create currency through collaboration.  

He is married with 2 daughters. He is a 2004 graduate of Virginia Union University and a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

 



SUMMIT AGENDA

8:30 am - Opening Remarks
 
8:40 am - Opening Workshop
John C. Maxwell Put Your Dreams to the Test
Butch Jefferson, Realtor, Divine Fog Realty Company

 
10:15 am - Session A
Financial Confidence
Ron Leporati, Managing Partner, The Commonwealth Group
OR
Successful Career Pivots in Changing World of Work
Nancy Hubbard, 
Dean, College of Business & Professor of Management, University of Lynchburg
 
11 am - Break 
 
11:15 am - Session B
Employment Contracts & Negotiations
Dr. Tammy Brown
OR
Peer to Peer: Imposter Syndrome
Alicia Finney, Clerk of Council, City of Lynchburg & Ryan Weaks, Director of Marketing & Communications, Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance

 
Noon - Lunch
 
12:30 pm - Keynote Speaker
Making Connections: One Connection Away
Rob "YB" Youngblood, 
President & Chief Connecting Officer, YBConnects, LLC

1:15 pm - Break 
 
1:30 pm - Session C
Manage Your Time With the 80/20 Principle
Stephanie Keener, Executive Director, Small Business Development Center - Lynchburg Region
OR
LinkedIn Locksmith - Hands On Workshop
Rob "YB" Youngblood, 
President & Chief Connecting Officer, YBConnects, LLC
 
2:45 pm - Closing Keynote
Communicating With Confidence
Megan Lucas, CEO & Chief Economic Development Officer, Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance

 
3:30 pm - Level Up Young Professional Awards 
 
4:15pm - Reception
Book Signing / Meet & Greet with "YB" Youngblood 

 

 


 


Event Sponsors

Signature Partner
ABC 13 - WSET
N. B. Handy Company
Parker Productions
University of Lynchburg
Corporate Partner
Member One FCU
Petty, Livingston, Dawson & Richards, PC
Book Partner
Karl Miller Realty LLC
Break Partner
Arcpoint Labs of Lynchburg

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Date and Time

Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM EST

Location

University of Lynchburg
Hall Campus Center Main Ballroom

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Fees/Admission

Before November 1st:
$89 Early Bird Registration 

On or After November 1st:
$99 Registration 

Register five or more young professionals and get an additional $10 off at checkout.

YPCV t-shirts are also available for purchase for $25.

Website

Learn more about the Level Up Y.P. Summit & the Young Professionals of Central Virginia at YPCV.org

Contact Information

(434) 845-5966
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