Trades, Tech, and the Next Generation
UPCOMING EVENT
Friday, April 4th, 2025 at 6:30-8:30PM
Join us at Embarc Collective - Downtown Tampa
Join our conversation on the intersection between the trades, technology, and getting the next generation into trade professions
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Registration and Networking
• Attendees check-in and receive event materials.
• Jamaican catering served; opportunity to network with panelists and other attendees.
7:00 PM - 7:10 PM: Welcome and Opening Remarks
• Introduction by the host, highlighting Elevate Tampa Bay’s scholarship initiative.
• Overview of the evening’s agenda.
7:10 PM - 7:40 PM: Panel Discussion Part 1
Theme: Leveraging Technology and Social Media for Trades Business Growth
Panelists:
• Darnell Epps (Creator of Thurgood Industries app): Insights on using technology like the “LinkedIn of Trades” to optimize operations.
• AJ Brown (CEO of Apex Service Partners): Strategies for scaling trades businesses and increasing margins.
7:40 PM - 8:10 PM: Panel Discussion Part 2
Theme: Building Community Partnerships and Apprenticeship Programs
Panelists:
• Discussion on talent attraction, partnerships with local nonprofits, and innovative apprenticeship models.
• Audience Q&A session for direct interaction with panelists.
8:10 PM - 8:20 PM: Scholarship Spotlight
• Presentation about Elevate Tampa Bay’s scholarship program, emphasizing its impact on students’ futures.
8:20 PM - 8:30 PM: Closing Remarks
• Final thoughts from panelists.
• Call-to-action for supporting the scholarship fund.
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