Synergy in Motion

As I sit at my desk, taking a moment to let myself catch up, I look out into a showroom of synergy in motion. A glimmer of opportunity that turned into a blinding light of business excellence!

Several weeks ago, I was planning our Marion County Chamber of Commerce “After Hours Event”, when I got the idea to invite the students of MTI (Marion Technical Institute) to participate in the event and gain real life work experience. Little did I know the upcoming week and the week before our event was Spring Break. But even with that obstacle in my way and time not on my side, I pressed forward with unhindered enthusiasm and optimism.

Sitting here now looking at our showroom packed beyond its capacity, mixed with eager young minds and esteemed business professionals, I can see that my optimism has turned to reality. Students were able to setup tables to showcase and market their businesses while other students learned valuable lessons about networking and working in a large professional environment. The smell of delicious food from Sky HI catering fills the room along with the enlightening chatter of hundreds of people. To me this demonstrates that together we can build a brighter future for our youth, one step, and one event at a time.

-Tegan Dover
Business Development Manager
Ford of Ocala