VIP Destin at Hyatt Place Sandestin
Jack & Jane of All Trade photos & story by Zhalman Harris
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he Young Professionals of Walton County held an amazing professional development lunch at the Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard on August 8. The event, sponsored by Matthews & Jones Law Firm, had five outstanding industry experts who came with a plethora of information for attendees. The fivepanel members were Todd Bierbaum, Kaitlyn Bryant, Kali Davis, Wilson McGuiness, and Simon Smith. Those who attended the luncheon had the opportunity to get valuable tidbits from the panel of industry leaders ranging from cooking to cyber security. Ms. Davis talked about sautéeing, learning how to make sauces, cooking your food up to temp, and being sure you have “sushi grade” seafood to prevent food poisoning. Licensed Aesthetician, Kaitlyn Bryant from Spa 98, stressed on the use of sunblocks, she displayed a few great ones, and gave the audience a guide to knowing the difference between chemical and physical sunscreens, with physical sunscreen being the best choice. Wilson McGinnes talked about how changing our air filters are important and he also touched on pest infestation in homes and how to prevent them. Mr. Smith gave attendees some valuable information on the auto industry, from why our blinkers blink fast at times (because a bulb is burnt out) to maintaining our tire pressure, and how to spotting a mechanic trying to pull a fast one. Todd Bierbaum gave the room some simple, but very important information on cyber security, from monitoring your credit to creating strong passwords. Young Professionals of Walton County (YPWC) is affiliated with the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce and was formed to provide a venue for ambitious individuals to network and enhance their professional development skills.
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Wilson McGiness & Donovan Perry
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