Jefferson Leadership & Business Symposium
We invite you to attend our annual Leadership and Business Symposium.
Current Jefferson students, area high school students, and local community members
will come together to learn about leadership in an interactive and educational venue.
There will be opportunities to engage with local leaders, business professionals and Jefferson student leaders through an engaging program built around a keynote speaker, breakout sessions, an internship fair and afternoon entertainment!
The program will feature keynote speaker Eric Mina and speed painter, Tom Varano.
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
9:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Jefferson Community College, Sturtz Theater
Event Schedule
Welcome & Introductions – Dawn Robinson, School Chair of Business, Hospitality & Tourism
Location: Sturtz Theater
Eric Mina, Motivational Keynote Speaker
Location: Sturtz Theater
| Morning Breakout Sessions | Speaker | Room |
| Best Practices and Challenges in Leading a NNY Business | Peter Whitmore, Jreck Subs | 3-104 |
| Inventing Your Business - Scaling Your idea | Heather Gill, Snapshots Photo Bus and Booths | 6-112 |
| Using Strengths, Strategy, & Self -Worth to Exorcise Your Self-Doubt | Devan Robinson, Developing with Devan | E-117 |
| Building Effective Teams | Joshua LaFave, Clarkson University | H116A |
| Hot Jobs in Today’s Economy | Cheryl Mayforth, The WorkPlace | 6-110 |
| Franchise Entrepreneurship | Damon Draught, Trustee & Franchise Entrepreneur | 3-130 |
| Bowers and Company Presentation (Title to be added soon!) | Bowers & Company (Presenter info added soon!) | 6-207A |
| The World Belongs to the Worldly. Why International Experience makes a Difference | Greg Gardner, SUNY Potsdam | 6-105 |
| Lead Happy, Be Happy, Succeed Happy for Students & Young Professionals | Tim Allers, Founder & CEO of Lead Happy, Be Happy Success Boot Camp | 5-105 |
| Build Your Network to Get What You Want | Kayla Jameison, Greater Watertown -North Country Chamber of Commerce | H116B |
| Real Estate -- Careers and Opportunities in Real Estate | Mikayla Kelley, Staie Real Estate | 3-132 |
| Creating an Elevator Pitch | Rebecca Small-Kellogg & Deanna Lothrop | 5-201 |
| Becoming a Complete Cannoneer | Student Panel: Brooke Beleza, Jeremiah Smith, Lucas Mackey | 6-002 |
| Mid-Morning Breakout Sessions | Speaker | Room |
| Learning How to Win with Auto Detailing | Quatrell Walker, White Glove Auto Detailing | 3-132 |
| Multi-generational business & Adaptability - Art's Jug | Mehgan Sboro | 4-009 |
| The Art of Entrepreneurship | SBDC, Mike Kinnie | 3-104 |
| Business Success Through Failure | Zach Yelle, Runningboards Marketing | 6-112 |
| Careers in Accounting | Phillip James, Samaritan | E-117 |
| Yes, You Can | Majken Bassette, Balanced Nutrition | 5-105 |
| Dream Career 101: How to make it happen | Terry Francis, SUNY Potsdam | 6-103 |
| The Banking Industry, from a local bank's Perspective | Watertown Savings Bank - Jeff Fallon | 6-110 |
| Career Direction Connection | Michele Gefell, Career Services, Jefferson Community College | 6-112 |
| SMART Goals | Clayton Libberton & Cheyenne Hammond -National Society of Leadership & Success Officers | 6-002 |
| Building a Law Career | Deanna Nelson, Assitant Attorney General-in-Charge and Public Integrity Officer | H116B |
| I Have Tips on How to Afford a North Co Home With These Awful Interest Rates | Lisa Ruggiero, Broker/Owner Hefferon Real Estate, Watertown, NY | H116A |
| Social Media and Career Outcomes | Stephanie Harris, Employment and Training Assitant at The WorkPlace | 6-207A |
Internship Expo
Location: McVean Gym
*Lunch will also be provided at this time.
Current List of Participating Employers
- Adirondack Foothills Cycling Club
- Alexandria Bay Chamber of Commerce
- Balanced Nutrition
- Boldt Castle & Yacht House
- Cape Vincent Chamber of Commerce
- CAR-FRESHNER Corporation
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County
- Coughlin Printing
- Girl Scouts Of NYPENN Pathways
- Grand Slam Safety
- New York State Parks and Recreation
- New York State Police
- Next Page Education, Inc.
- Northern lights wellness center
- Saint Lawrence Spirits
- The Arc Jefferson-St Lawrence
- Thousand Islands Land Trust
- Victims Assistance Center of Jefferson County
Performance Artist – Tom Varano
Location: Sturtz Theater
Contact Info:
Workforce Development
(315) 786-6541
kcorbin@sunyjefferson.edu