New York Times Bestselling Author, Andy Andrews, is set to speak at The Lodge in Gulf Shores on Aug. 15th as part of the Chamber's Professional Development Series. The event, organized by the Lower Alabama Young Professionals (LAYP) and sponsored by Gulf Group at EXP Realty & The Lodge at Gulf State Park is open to the public and part of a development series for local professionals of any category.

Open to all ages, the Professional Development Series is an event the LAYP group started in 2021. The event involves bringing in a guest speaker who is an expert in their field and speaking on a chosen topic that would help folks in their career/life. Past topics have included:

• Personal branding & marketing
• Business succession plans & estate planning
• Serving on a board of directors
• The Do's and Do Not's of Facebook
• Networking tips

A member of the Young Professional's group stated "Andy brings charisma and energy to all of his speaking engagements, he's spoken at the request of President George H. W. Bush and his teachings and books have been utilized by CEO's, business leaders, and national championship winning football coaches nationwide. Anyone looking to be entertained and inspired is welcome to attend!"

“We are so thrilled that Andy is taking time to speak with us,” said Casey Buckner, Chairman of the LAYP group. “He brings so much energy and charisma to his engagements and I know people are going to walk away inspired.”

Admission to the event is $30 and attendees will also receive a signed copy of an Andy Andrews book, one drink ticket, hors d'oeuvres, and an invitation to a post-event social at The Lodge’s Dragonfly Pool Bar & Grill. Tickets can be purchased in advance on the event’s page at mygulfcoastchamber.com.