What is Table Topics?
Table Topics is an event on the second Tuesday of the month that
features networking, lunch, and a keynote speaker. The October 14th offering is in-person
at The Tosha Miller Group - Merrill Lynch Wealth Management office building
(One Galleria Tower 1 - Training Room A/B - 13355 Noel Road Dallas, TX 75240).
Parking/Arrival
Parking is complimentary for up to one hour after the event. There are two entrance options. There are 33 spots that are labeled “2 Hour Visitor*” or “Merrill Lynch Guest” for our use via Entrance 1. Once these fill up, follow instructions for Entrance 2. *Special accommodations have been made for our event and you will not be towed for parking up to 3 hours.
Entrance 1 (Recommended): The entrance directly facing Noel Road, between Tower 1 and 3. Upon entering the garage, turn immediately right before entering the gated area of the garage and drive toward the end closest to Tower 1. This is the easiest method, as you’ll be a short walk from the entrance to Tower 1.
Entrance 2: Directly in front of Tower One, you will see a garage entrance that requires taking a ticket to enter the gated area. Once you have entered the garage and parked, you may either walk into the tower via the front entrance on the ground level, or you’ll need to take the garage elevator to level 5 and enter the tower by the same sky bridge that allows mall access. We will provide parking validation.
The presentation is live via Zoom as well, especially great for those not able to connect
in person but would like to learn the content and get their questions answered quickly.
For those joining virtually, the presentation begins at 12:00 PM.
While there won't be virtual networking beforehand, you’re welcome to log on starting at 11:45 AM.
All who register for the event will receive the presentation recording.
Questions? Contact WBCS Senior Director of Programs, Elizabeth Garner.
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11:00 – 11:55 … In-person participants network and enjoy lunch
11:45 – 11:55 … Virtual participants log on
11:55 – 12:00 … WBCS Welcome and Announcements
12:00 – 1:00 … Presentation
This event is open to everyone.
Offered in person and virtually, there are several admission options to meet your needs.
The deadline to register for in person attendance at the early bird rate is Monday, October 13 at 12:00pm CST.
After that, on-site registration is available for a higher fee.
Registration for virtual attendance is available until the minute before the event begins.
What If I Register and Can’t Attend?
Cancellation and Refund Policy
All sales are final. In the event that the registrant can no longer attend, the unused registration is considered a donation to the Council.
Substitutions Welcome
If you have a conflict arise and can’t attend the event, another person may attend in your place at no charge.
Substitutions may be submitted in two ways:
1. via the link and reference # that are provided in your confirmation email
2. via email request to WBCS Senior Director of Programs, Elizabeth Garner | Company |
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