The Knoxville Chamber along with a host of sponsors joined to create an event that aimed to inspire, connect and engage young professionals in the community. The 2016 Endeavor Young Professionals Summit welcomed over 500 atteendees for group and breakout sessions which focused on personal development, professional development and the Knoxville community.

It was a thrill and a joy to emcee Endeavor and have the opportunity to introduce community leaders like the Knox County and City mayors, keynote speaker sponsors from the University of Tennessee and event partners.

Between breakout sessions, young professionals had an opportunity to participate in service-to-go projects to benefit Young-Williams Animal Center, the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley and Great Schools Partnership. The projects included stocking binder pouches for 100% of students at New Hopewell Elementary School in Knoxville as well as making braided dog toys.

The day concluded with an upbeat after party which included live music, food and fellowship. The inaugural Endeavor Young Professionals Summit was a hit!

Writing personalized notes to the students who will receive the school supplies.

Service-to-projects

“I Served”

Braided dog toy project

Packing school supplies

DJ Sterl the Pearl

Photo: Ben Moser

Photo: Ben Moser

Photo: Ben Moser