The Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce (VPCC) and Thomas Nelson Community College are pleased to announce the second Peninsula Executive Leadership Forum (PELF) of 2015 will feature Karen Jackson on Tuesday, May 12 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Chamber offices in Hampton.
Jackson currently serves as the Secretary of Technology for the Commonwealth. Prior to her appointment, she served as the Commonwealth’s Deputy Secretary of Technology and Vice President of Broadband Programs for the Center for Innovative Technology.
In her role, Jackson serves as a senior advisor to the Governor on technology matters including innovation, modeling and simulation, telecommunications, cybersecurity and unmanned aerial systems.
She is also responsible for overseeing the Commonwealth’s IT infrastructure.
Jackson also serves as the Virginia lead for the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP), was named to Government Technology’s 2010 list of the top 25 Doers, Dreamers, and Drivers and holds a bachelor’s of science in business management from Christopher Newport University and a master’s of business administration from the College of William and Mary.
The mission of both the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and Thomas Nelson Community College, who partner to present the annual programming, is to foster dialogue that inspires and motivates excellence in business leadership.
Participants must register online prior to the forum at www.vapeninsulachamber.com.
The cost to attend the forum is $25 and includes a light breakfast. Registration will open at 7:30 a.m. and the presentation will begin promptly at 8:15 a.m.
The presentation will be held at the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce offices, located in Lakefront Plaza at 21 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 100 in Hampton, Va.
Sponsorships are available – ranging from a Presenting Sponsorship level at $3,500 to Leadership Sponsors for $500. Interested businesses and individuals should contact Suzy Johnson at sjohnson@vpcc. org or 757.325.8160 for more information.
About The Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce:
The Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce (VPCC) serves the Cities of Newport News, Hampton and Poquoson; and James City County and York County.
VPCC is a business association that "Connects Business with Opportunity" through Facilitation, Advocacy, Communication and Education.
In addition to helping lead the business community on public policy impacting the Virginia Peninsula workforce, the VPCC hosts a series of programs, including the annual State of the City events for Newport News, Hampton and Poquoson; the Peninsula Executive Leadership Forum; Military Day, Job Fair and Recognition Luncheon; Young Entrepreneurs Academy; Pink Bag Lunches; and Business Connections, in addition to numerous business roundtables. As of 2013, YEA! Has graduated 1,394 students who have started over 1,000 businesses and social movements.
The VPCC is located at 21 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 100 in Hampton. For more information, call 757.262.2000 or email info(at)vpcc(dot)org.
Connect to the VPCC online at http://www.vapeninsulachamber.com and via LinkedIn, Facebook and Google+.
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