February Professional Development Luncheon
Topic - Business Etiquette: The Extra Competitive Advantage
About the Speaker:
Joyce T. Heames, Ph.D.
Dean, Jones College of Business

Joyce T. Heames is the Dean of the Jennings A. Jones College of Business and Professor of Management. She came to MTSU from Berry College in Rome, GA, where she served seven years as the Dean of the Campbell School of Business. She holds a B.S. and M.B.A. from Samford University and earned her Ph.D. from the University of Mississippi. Heames is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma and Phi Kappa Phi. She also serves on the Board of the Southern Business Administration Association and is an active Rotarian.
Heames' primary area of research is counterproductive work behavior, but she also explores leadership, conflict resolution, and the history of managerial thought. She has over 35 years of experience in business and education as a trainer, teacher, facilitator, and college administrator. As a popular speaker and trainer, she has delivered programs on topics such as conflict management, generational gaps in the workplace, the value of diversity, and creating high-performance teams.
Event Details:
Who: MYP Members + guests
When: Wednesday, February 14 from 11:30am-12:30pm
Where: Redstone Federal Credit Union - 2404 Medical Center Parkway Murfreesboro, TN 37129; 3rd floor
Reminder: Remember to bring plenty of business cards and get there early to make additional connections!
Join MYP for our Monthly Professional Development Luncheon at Redstone Federal Credit union – 3rd floor from 11:30am-12:30pm on Wednesday, February 14.
There is no cost for attending and bringing your own lunch; however, if you would like a lunch provided from Domenico's, please pay $12 during registration. Registering AFTER Monday, February 12, will not have the option to order lunch.
Although registration is encouraged, if you become available at the last minute, please do not hesitate to swing by and join us. There is always room for more!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Agenda:
11:30-11:50 – Structured Networking
11:50-11:55 – Sponsor Spotlight: Fast Signs
11:55-12:20 – Monthly Professional Development Speaker
12:20-12:25 – Board Announcements
12:25-12:30 – New Member/Guest Introductions
12:30 – Conclusion