The Young Professionals of Dublin-Laurens County will hold their November Meeting on Thursday, November 10, at 6:30 pm at the Morris Annex Building next to J Keyton Salon and Spa. The speaker, Peter Tokar, will travel from Alpharetta, Georiga, to speak to the Young Professionals.

Creativity and Innovation have always been a passion for Peter Tokar.  Earning his degree in advertising and graphic design, Peter planned on winning Addy awards for a big NY Ad firm.  However, his career path took a creative turn of its own during the great recession.  Working odd jobs in hospitality, sales and whatever freelance work he could find, Peter went back to school to get his Masters of Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University who offered the degree with a specialization in Entrepreneurship.  

After graduating, Peter found himself working of all places, in the economic development department of a local government.  Economic Development was different though.  If there is a creative sliver of government, it is economic development.

In the 10 years since, Peter has been crafting community outreach programs, business assistance programs for local businesses, launching innovation centers for start-up tech entrepreneurs, sponsored kids coding programs in the local community and help bring life and vibrancy to the cities he has been a servant to.  Peter is passionate about what he does and is always trying to find that innovative element that will bring positive change and growth to a community.

Tokar will discuss the importance of young professional leadership and innovation at the November meeting.