Young Professionals Summit

Thursday, October 1, 2026
​organized by Washington Area Chamber of Commerce and The Quality Coach
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Open to participants age 40 and under. 

Limited to the first 60 registered participants.
Priority given to Chamber Member Businesses/Organizations.
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Cost:  $125/person

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​Event Timeline:
​9:00 - Check-In / Welcome (Washington Farmers' Market)
9:30 - Session 1 (Chamber Boardroom / Jesuit Hall)
10:30 a.m. - Break
10:45 a.m. - Session 2 (Chamber Boardroom / Jesuit Hall)
11:45 a.m. - Lunch w/ Etiquette Training from Sandy Lucy at Liberty Hall
1:15 p.m. - Industry Leadership Panel at Liberty Hall
3:00 p.m. - Leveling Up Activities at The Alley
4:30 - Finish Line / Toast
5:00 p.m. - Family invited to join attendee for fun at The Alley

Thank you to our Summit Sponsors!

• Biermann-Straatmann, P.C.
• Bank of Washington
• Eagan Building Group

• ​National Fire Suppression
• Jersey Mike's Subs
• Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of New Haven

​Participants will be divided into two groups for the morning sessions.  Each group will attend both programs:

​Workplace Drama:  Why It Happens, What To Do About It
Let's be honest, workplace drama is real, and it costs more than most organizations realize.  In this engaging and practical session, you'll take an honest look at what actually fuels tension, conflict, and miscommunication at work, and more importantly, what you can do about it.  You'll explore the triggers and default reactions that keep drama cycles alive, and learn how to interrupt those patterns before they escalate.  Through reflection and real-world scenario, you'll identify the art of saying only what needs to be said, a skill that builds credibility and preserves relationships.  Most importantly, you'll walk away with an understanding that workplace culture isn't just set from the top, it's shaped every day by how each person shows up, responds, and chooses to engage.
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Leading From Where You Are:  Four Pillars of Leadership
You don't need a title to be a leader.  In this dynamic session, you'll discover that leadership isn't reserved for the corner office, it's present at every level of an organization, including exactly where you are right now.  Built around four foundational pillars of leadership, this session will challenge you to see yourself through a new lens and recognize the influence you already carry.  Whether you're early in your career or stepping into your first management role, you'll begin to identify the mindsets and behaviors that set effective leaders apart, and explore how to put them into practice in your everyday work.