The Northshore Young Professionals Summit was held in conjunction with our Chamber’s Annual Business Expo, bringing emerging leaders together for an afternoon of professional development, networking and practical insight. The Summit featured three focused sessions designed to help young professionals grow strategically, strengthen their personal brands and sustain long-term career success.
Scaling Your Business
Lauren Kaufmann Navarre, attorney and Co-Founder/COO/CFO of Arena Collective, shared key strategies for sustainable growth. She emphasized that successful scaling requires strong systems, sound decision-making and a solid operational foundation, encouraging attendees to position their businesses for long-term success.
Your Personal Brand Matters
Dr. Thomas “Tommy” Karam of LSU’s E. J. Ourso College of Business highlighted the importance of intentional personal branding. Drawing from decades of media training experience with high-profile LSU athletes, he shared practical strategies for building confidence, credibility and professional presence.
How to Avoid Burnout as Young Professionals
Dr. Lisa Brady of Southeastern Louisiana University provided tools to help attendees manage stress, build resilience and create sustainable career habits—empowering young professionals to thrive in today’s fast-paced work environment.
The Summit delivered valuable takeaways, reinforcing our Chamber’s commitment to developing the next generation of regional leaders.
We thank Fussell Group for sponsoring the Northshore Young Professionals Summit and supporting leadership development in our community.