Granbury Young Professionals
SUMMIT
The Granbury Young Professional’s focus is to identify and grow emerging leaders, to attract and retain young talent, and connect them to business, civic, and social opportunities.
What to Expect
Join the fun at the GYP Summit! Guests will have the opportunity to hear from inspiring keynote speakers, participate in panel discussions, and visit with local Businesses and Non-Profit organizations during this half-day event. When it is over, you’ll be empowered to live and thrive right here in Hood County.
Keynote Speakers
Hear from well-known speakers, Teena Conway, Mayor of Cresson & Drew Myers, Author of The Tacos and Chocolate Diet during the event’s two main sessions.
Interested in being the exclusive speaker sponsor? Email rachael@granburychamber.com for more info!
Breakout Sessions
Attendees will have the option to attend two of the four Breakout Sessions: Put it in the Bank – How to retire early; Sanity in the Workplace; Credibility & Communication; & Buying & Investing in Real Estate.
Click here for details (Coming Soon).
Exhibit Tables
Tables in the Foyer, on the Boardwalk, and upstairs will be filled with local businesses and non-profit organizations.
Interested in having an exhibit table? Email rachael@granburychamber.com to secure your spot. Limited quantities available!
Featured Speakers
Are you ready to embrace YOUR story? Join Teena Putteet Conway, Mayor of Cresson, as she walks you through Your Success, Your Journey during the lunch session of the Summit. Learn how to Make the Important Things Important with Drew Myers, Mental Resilience and Personal Development Speaker during the afternoon session.
Session #1 – 12:00 pm
Teena Putteet Conway
Your Success, Your Journey
Session #2 – 3:15 pm
Drew Myers
Make the Important Things Important – Starting with YOU
Pricing & Registration
All ticket registrations include lunch and light snacks during the event. Guests will also all receive a copy of Drew Myer’s new book, The Tacos and Chocolate Diet.
Table Sponsor
- (8) Seats with recognition
- Snack Breaks
- Lunch
- Breakout Sessions
- Keynote Speaker Sessions
Member Ticket
- (1) Seat
- Snack Breaks
- Lunch
- Breakout Sessions
- Keynote Speaker Sessions
Non-Member Ticket
- (1) Seat
- Snack Breaks
- Lunch
- Breakout Sessions
- Keynote Speaker Sessions
Summit Schedule
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM - REGISTRATION & NETWORKING
Location: Lake Granbury Conference Center Foyer
We’ll be eagerly awaiting your arrival on the first floor of the Conference Center in the lobby. Collect your name badge, check out the non-profit exhibitors, then head out to the Boardwalk to check out our business exhibitors, grab some coffee, and make some amazing connections!
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM - LUNCH SERVED
Location: Lake Granbury Conference Center Ballroom
Lunch service will begin promptly at 11:30 am in the downstairs Ballroom. It is open seating unless your company is a sponsor with reserved seating. Reserved seating will be marked accordingly.
During registration, you selected your meal preference (regular, vegetarian, or special allergy request). All individuals will receive a regular lunch, unless you have a color-coded meal ticket in your name badge. Hand your meal ticket to your server so they can accomodate your request.
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM - OPENING SESSION WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKER, TEENA CONWAY
YOUR SUCESS, YOUR JOURNEY
Teena Putteet Conway is a native of Cresson, Texas, having gone to school for two years in the Cresson Historic school that is now a museum. She is a Granbury High School Graduate as well as earning a BBA from Baylor University. After marrying and raising her family in the DFW metroplex, she returned to her hometown after being gone for 40 years.
Teena took office in May 2020, after having ran unopposed for former longtime Mayor Bob Cornett who retired. Teena did not draw an opponent for this upcoming May election.
Her mission for running is to CLEAN UP CRESSON and position this small town to attract quality businesses and loving families to her hometown.
12:45 PM - 1:00 PM - BREAK AND MOVE TO BREAKOUT SESSION #1
Take a quick break before heading to your first round of breakout sessions. During this time, there are several ways to engage:
- Review the options for Breakout Session #1 and make your way to your desired session.
- Network with other attendees and sponsors on the Boardwalk or in the Foyer.
- Check out the sponsor and exhibitor tables and enter their drawing for awesome giveaways and prizes.
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM - BREAKOUT SESSION 1A // PUT IT IN THE BANK - HOW TO RETIRE EARLY
Speakers: Taylor Mobly, Steven Kuban
Learn from experts in the field of finance and explore how you can plan for your future including:
- Investments
- Leaving a legacy
- Writing a living will
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM - BREAKOUT SESSION 1B // SANITY IN THE WORKPLACE
Speakers: Carolanne Dunaway & Gabrielle
Do you ever feel like you have too much on your plate? Trying to figure out how you can balance it all? Join our expert panelists as they give you tips and tricks on how to navigate through this busy season of life.
Don’t forget to check out the exhibit tables while you are in this session!
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM - BREAKOUT SESSION 1C // BUYING AND INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE
Speakers: Scott Bradley, Eric Wilkins, Lynn Sylvestri
First time homebuyer? Experienced investor? This session is for you. Learn from local experts on investing in this community through rentals, buying your first home and more!
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM - BREAKOUT SESSION 1D // CREDIBILITY & COMMUNICATION
Speakers: Mckena Harless & Wayne Baker
Advance with confidence even as you stretch outside of your comfort zone. Don’t let imposter syndrom hold you back from fulfilling your career goals and showing up as your most confident self. You’ll leave this session knowing how to close the confidence gap by ditching the doubt and using tools to boost confident in the moments that matter.
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM - BREAK AND MOVE TO BREAKOUT SESSION #2
Take a quick break before heading to your second round of breakout sessions. During this time, there are several ways to engage:
- Review the options for Breakout Session #1 and make your way to your desired session.
- Network with other attendees and sponsors on the Boardwalk or in the Foyer.
- Check out the sponsor and exhibitor tables and enter their drawing for awesome giveaways and prizes.
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM - BREAKOUT SESSION 2A // PUT IT IN THE BANK - HOW TO RETIRE EARLY
Speakers: Taylor Mobly, Steven Kuban
Learn from experts in the field of finance and explore how you can plan for your future including:
- Investments
- Leaving a legacy
- Writing a living will
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM - BREAKOUT SESSION 2B // SANITY IN THE WORKPLACE
Speakers: Carolanne Dunaway & Gabrielle
Do you ever feel like you have too much on your plate? Trying to figure out how you can balance it all? Join our expert panelists as they give you tips and tricks on how to navigate through this busy season of life.
Don’t forget to check out the exhibit tables while you are in this session!
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM - BREAKOUT SESSION 2C // BUYING AND INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE
Speakers: Scott Bradley, Eric Wilkins, Lynn Sylvestri
First time homebuyer? Experienced investor? This session is for you. Learn from local experts on investing in this community through rentals, buying your first home and more!
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM - BREAKOUT SESSION 2D // CREDIBILITY & COMMUNICATION
Speakers: Mckena Harless & Wayne Baker
Advance with confidence even as you stretch outside of your comfort zone. Don’t let imposter syndrom hold you back from fulfilling your career goals and showing up as your most confident self. You’ll leave this session knowing how to close the confidence gap by ditching the doubt and using tools to boost confident in the moments that matter.
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM - GET ON BOARD, IT STARTS WITH VOLUNTEERING
Want to learn how you can get involved more in the community? This is your chance to meet and greet with local nonprofit organizations and learn about volunteer opportunities with them.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - CLOSING SESSION WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKER, DREW MYERS
Make the Important Things Important – Starting with YOU!
Drew Myers is an enlivener and a story seeker. He gives others the opportunity to share their story – with the hopes that they also embrace their story. Through his podcasts and speaking engagements, he showcases and celebrates individuals who
have given themselves permission to live radically honest lives, pursue their dreams and live on purpose.
4:15 PM - 6:00 PM - POST PARTY AT BREW DRINKERY & BISTRO
Location: Brew Drinkery & Bistro
Toast to the day’s accomplishments as we celebrate insights gained and new connections made. The post-party will take place at Brew Drinkery & Bistro close to the Conference Center on the Square.
Access to the post-party is included in your registration.
Each attendee will receive one drink ticket that will be placed within their name badge.
Our Sponsors
Exhibit Tables
Join the Fun!
Register today to claim your spot at the Granbury Young Professionals Summit on April 29th. What are you waiting for?