Quick Connections
Speed Networking with the Stars
As part of the first-ever Young Guns All-Class Reunion, West Virginia
Executive (WVE) held a speed networking event following the
“American Pain” presentation by West Virginia University Professor
John Temple. Sponsored by West Virginia House of Delegates
Representative Doug Skaff, a member of the Young Guns Class of
2013, the event was designed to bring together the state’s best and
brightest to develop helpful connections, create relevant business
contacts and share innovative solutions.
“Once I heard about the Young Guns speed networking event, I was
eager to sponsor as a way to give back to my peers and show my
respect for them and their accomplishments,” says Skaff. “Networking
events are so important within our state because we have so many
great people with amazing accomplishments, and events like this give
us a chance to learn about and celebrate their successes. My favorite
part was meeting many new people from across the state of similar
age and ambition while also learning more about those I already knew.”
The speed networking event, which was held at the Embassy Suites
by Hilton in Charleston, gave participants the opportunity to connect
with one another and share interests and contact information in
two-minute rounds. The WVE staff hoped this would help people
feel comfortable skipping the small talk associated with typical
networking in favor of discussing the state’s most important issues
and potential ways they could collaborate in addressing them.
“Speed networking was a nice shake-up to the norm,” says Kim
Moyers, market president of First United Bank & Trust and member
of the Young Guns Class of 2017. “At some point in our careers, we
get a bit complacent in networking, so it was nice to be put back on
the spot and be reminded of some of the things that truly help us
connect with other people. I think it helped me get back to something
fundamental about how to quickly make strong engagements. Events
like this are really important because we don’t always do a great job
of highlighting ourselves or speaking up about the great things that
are happening in this state that others aren’t always aware of. It is
important to showcase what is here and to have the opportunity to
engage with others on ideas and projects that may be in the works
that will take us into the next generation.”
Participants engaging in speed networking
at the Young Guns All-Class Reunion.
Congratulations,
Dr. Sami Ghareeb,
founder of Ghareeb Dental Group,
for your induction into the
West Virginia Health Care Hall of Fame!
Your family and staff are so proud of your
accomplishments and your commitment to the
health and wellness of West Virginians.
Cross Lanes | Poca | South Charleston | St. Albans | Teays Valley
1-800-GREAT-CARE | ghareebdentalgroup.com
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