Young Professional Webinar Series

Get One-on-One with Industry Experts

The Young Professionals Webinar Series provides insights on general business practices, industry related issues and human resource topics to help young professionals in every area of business reach their career development goals. Don’t miss your chance to get one-on-one with the industry experts!

The PMA Foundation presents…Define Your Financial Dream

Join us for our next Young Professionals Webinar and begin to think about your long-term financial goals.

This one hour discussion will explore retirement planning and how it fits into your financial goals. Our presenter, Joseph Biloon, CFP, a partner at the Financial House, will discuss ways to take advantage of your 401k and help you discover how just a little bit of savings, when started early, can really add up.

Today, with increased life expectancy and the virtual extinction of employer pension plans you are more responsible for your income in retirement than ever before. Register today and take advantage of this opportunity to ask questions and learn how to make good decisions that will help you long-term.

Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Time:  12:00 Noon EDT
Topic:  Personal Finance

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2013 Webinar Series Dates

Mark Your Calendar for  the 2013 Young Professional Webinars

Wednesday, June 26, 2013 l 12:00 Noon EDT
Tuesday, September 17, 2013 l 12:00 Noon EDT
Thursday, December 5, 2013 l 12:00 Noon EST

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LEARN HOW SOCIAL MEDIA CAN GROW YOUR BRAND
How do I get started with social media? How do I use social media to grow my brand?

Hosted by:  Brittany Stager, GroupTalk

These are two very common questions asked by today’s professionals. This one hour Social Media webinar examined the online social ecosystem. Ms. Stager showed participants how to leverage and integrate social media sites like Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and LinkedIn into their everyday marketing. Participants left this webinar prepared to grow their professional brand.

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POs to PARTNERSHIPS
Learn how to create valuable partnerships.

Hosted by:  Paul Grothe, Vice President Business Development, Diversified Restaurant Systems
Lisa Hearne, National Account Manager, Taylor Farms

Participants learned how to create more valuable partnerships between them and their customers! This webinar explained how proactive versus reactive sales and marketing strategies can improve communication and establish trust during challenging times. Paul and Lisa shared innovative ideas on how to enhance buyer relationships. They also talked about a variety of techniques one can incorporate as well as ways to use technology to engage customers.
GENERATIONAL GPS
Helping young professionals navigate a multi-generational world of work.

Hosted by: Seth Mattison, BridgeWorks

In this webinar Seth Mattison discussed tips and techniques for communicating and connecting with colleagues of every age. He shared practical insights that will help  fast track ones career and strengthen relationships with managers and leaders.

The webinar:

  • Identified the “hot buttons” causing conflict with the other generations
  • Debunked myths and stereotypes about each generation
  • Taught how to communicate respectfully and effectively
  • Developed strategies to help Young Professionals manage their careers effectively
THE INS AND OUTS OF THE PRODUCE SUPPLY CHAIN

Hosted by: Ed Treacy, PMA, Vice President, Supply Chain Efficiencies

Webinar covered everything you wanted to know about operations and logistics but were afraid to ask.
STATE OF THE PRODUCE DEPARTMENT

Hosted by: Raul De La Piedra C., Associate Buyer, Wakefern Food Corp.

Webinar taught how global factors, the national environment and local realities influence the state of the retail produce department.

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Testimonials

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Testimonials from Webinar Participants

“I believe the information in each webinar was very educational. The communication webinar was extremely beneficial due to the fact that we are constantly dealing with different people in the industry. Since taking part in the webinar, I often catch myself looking at personalities and changing my communication style in order to get the most of out of my conversations.”

Amy Z. Blom
Sierra Produce