Williamson County Chamber of Commerce

🧠The Topic:

Future of Hiring: Breaking Free from Outdated Methods

• Why traditional job boards and "what + where" searches are failing to connect with today's workforce
• How Gen Z and Gen Alpha's digital habits are reshaping the hiring landscape
• Practical strategies for modernizing your recruitment approach without wasting thousands on outdated solutions
• Let's Pull the Curtain Back: what are all these job boards doing anyway?

🎤The Speaker:
Meet Mary Pillow Thompson
Entrepreneur | Workforce Innovator | Gen Z Translator

• Founder of foh&boh, a game-changing hiring platform for restaurants and retailers (recently acquired)
• Current CEO of Zignyl, using AI (Zigy) to streamline operations, empower teams, and boost profitability for B2C businesses
• 20+ years of experience across wholesale and storefront operations
• Known for turning complex workforce challenges into relatable, actionable strategies
• Passionate about helping business owners understand and engage with Gen Z—what they value, how they communicate, and where they spend time online
• Brings a witty, engaging speaking style that energizes and equips entrepreneurs for modern management

💲Fees/Registration
$30 for Members
$40 for Guests

📅 About the Event
In partnership with the Black Business Coalition, Williamson, Inc. is proud to host the Juneteenth Breakfast—a morning of reflection, celebration, and community.
This meaningful event honors the legacy of freedom, resilience, and unity, featuring a delicious plated breakfast, powerful conversations, and opportunities to connect with fellow leaders, business owners, and community members. All are welcome to attend and be part of this important and inspiring morning.

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🎤 Meet the Speaker: State Representative Harold M. Love, Jr.
A dedicated public servant and respected voice in Tennessee, Rep. Harold Love, Jr. has represented the 58th District since 2012. He currently serves on multiple House Committees, including Education Administration, Finance Ways and Means, and Local Government. As President of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, Rep. Love brings deep insight into issues of equity, leadership, and progress.
Rep. Love holds degrees from Tennessee State University and Vanderbilt University, and has spent his career committed to public service, education, faith, and community building.

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👥 Table Sponsors
​Community Child Care, Inc.
Hard Bargain Association

💲Fees/Admission
$50 per Person
$400 for Table of 8
$750 for Sponsored Table of 8 with Recognition

🤝 About Young Professionals Luncheons
Our Young Professionals Luncheons are designed to spark connection, curiosity, and career growth for early- to mid-career leaders across Williamson County. Whether you’re climbing the ladder, changing industries, or just getting started, these monthly events offer a fresh take on professional development—with networking, inspiring speakers, and actionable tools to help you build a career (and life) you love.
🍽️ Enjoy lunch, make new connections, and walk away with ideas you can put into action.

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📍 This Month’s Topic: Creating Odyssey Plans – Career Pathing at Every Stage of Your Journey
What if your life has more than one “right” path? According to Designing Your Life authors Burnett & Evans, it does—and Odyssey Plans help you map them.
Instead of chasing a single perfect future, this workshop-style session will guide you through how to sketch out three distinct and exciting possibilities for your next chapter. You’ll leave with:

• A few creative (and doable) Odyssey Plans
• Tools to clarify your current direction—or explore a new one
• Simple reflection exercises to keep your momentum going

Whether you're actively planning a career move or simply want to avoid getting stuck in auto-pilot, this session will help you reframe your future with curiosity, courage, and purpose.

💲Fees/Registration:
$30 for Williamson, Inc. and Spring Hill Chamber Members
$40 for Guests