2020 Speakers & Breakout Sessions
Keynote Speaker
Pearl Burris Floyd
Pearl is a small business owner, leader in healthcare policy, dedicated public servant and a dynamic speaker. She has served as:
- Gaston County Commissioner
- NC State Representative representing Gaston and Cleveland Counties
- Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Vice President of Government Affairs at the Greensboro Partnership
- Senior Advisor to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services
- Current CEO of Hidden Gemstones Consulting
Breakout Session Presenters
Special Lunch Presentation
FUSE & Beyond: Economic Development Projects in Gastonia
Owner, Paul Brintley Allstate
Gaston County Resource Connection Gateway
John Maxwell Certified Coach and Leadership Trainer
Founder of Personal Success Partners
Founder & Chief Creative at Escape Plan Marketing
Business Coach with Main & Johnson, Inc
Realtor & Send Out Cards Affiliate
Director of the Gaston College Small Business Center
Reach Conference Schedule
Event Postponed. We will post the new date as soon as we are able.
8:00-9:00 • Open Networking – Registration
9:00-10:00 • Keynote Speaker Pearl Burris Floyd
10:00 – 10:20 • Open Networking
10:20 – 11:10 • Breakout Session 1
11:10 – 11:30 • Open Networking
11:30-12:20 • Breakout Session 2
12:20-12:40 • Open Networking
12:40-1:40 • Lunch Presentation
1:40-2:00 • Wrap Up & Thank You!