2018 RGV Student Business Leadership and Networking Conference

When:  Feb 9, 2018 from 08:45 AM to 04:30 PM (CT)
Associated with  Texas Regional Council

2018 RGV Student Business Leadership and Networking Conference

 

February 9, 2018, Hosted by the IMA Texas Regional Council and South Texas College

Location: South Texas College – University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - Edinburg Campus, University Library 1.311 1201 W University Dr. | Edinburg, Texas 78539

(Please note that the location of the event has changed from Weslaco to Edinburg)

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Parking: Free

Schedule: 9:15 AM to 4:30 PM, registration begins at 8:45 AM

 

Program:

This one-day event provides you a unique opportunity to participate in a wide range of exceptional sessions packed with the information you need to jump start your career and grow professionally. Expect to be challenged. Expect to be motivated. Expect to leave the event with new knowledge and new ideas. You will also get to spend invaluable time with peers, educators, employers, and accounting/finance professionals. It’s a great way to “Power Your Future!".

 

Who Should Attend:
Rio Grande Valley Area Accounting and Finance Students (undergraduate and graduate), particularly those considering or wanting to learn more about a career in Management Accounting.

Agenda – at – a- Glance

08:45 - 09:15 AM        Onsite Registration and Sign-in (including Continental Breakfast)

 

09:15 - 09:30 AM        Welcome

 

09:30 - 10:20 AM        Session I – Career Choices by Ashley Gibson, CMA, CPA (Manager, Deloitte Advisory, IMA Global Director)

 

10:30 - 11:45 AM        Session II – Panel Discussion – Ethics by Elvira Alonzo (Director of Public Works, City of McAllen), Giovanni Escalante (Director of Accounting City of San Antonio), Jessie Sanchez (President, Pecan Financial LLC) and David A. Laurel (Adlucent Corporation)

 

11:45 - 12:00 PM        IMA Student and Academic Resources by Jimmie Smith, CPA (IMA Global Board Member)

 

12:00 - 02:00 PM        Session III (lunch will be available during this time) - Networking, Employer/Sponsor/IMA Booths, Resume Reviews

 

02:00 – 02:50 PM        Session IV – LinkedIn: A Tool to Begin and Advance Your Career by Pete Luna (Career and Placement Specialist, South Texas College)

 

03:00 – 04:15 PM        Session V Panel Discussion – Career and Professional Perspectives by Panel of Accounting and Finance Professionals – Panel of Accounting and Finance Professionals - Ashley Gibson, CMA, CPA (Manager, Deloitte Advisory, IMA Global Director) and Tanya Thirlwall and others TBD

 

04:15 – 04:30 PM        Drawings and Closing Remarks

 

Price to attend:

Location

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - Edinburg Campus, University Library 1.311
1201 W University Dr.
Edingburg, TX 78539
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