Xcel Strategies Inc., is excited to announce Mingledorff’s Inc. has agreed to be the title sponsor for the 2025 Xcel Summit, an annual event celebrating the achievements of its students and partnering organizations, to be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Charles H. Morris Center from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

In addition, The Honorable Cosby Johnson, Mayor of the City of Brunswick, Georgia and Vice President for Government Affairs for the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, has agreed to be the Summit keynote speaker.

Xcel Strategies, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to equipping young adults, ages 15-25, with life, job and trade skills needed to thrive in both life and work. Xcel trains students in high-demand skilled trades such as plumbing, electrical , HVAC, welding, carpentry, construction, automotive, manufacturing, and more. Xcel pairs these skilled trainings with leadership development and workforce readiness training.

The 2025 Xcel South Georgia summit will include networking opportunities, a panel discussion on industries in the trades, exciting announcements regarding new partnerships and initiatives for the coming year, and will honor outstanding individuals with five prestigious awards:

• Student of the Year

• Community Champion Award

• Mentor of the Year Award

In addition to celebrating these achievements, proceeds from the event will support Xcel’s mission of equipping students with the skills and training needed to succeed in the workforce.

“Thanks to an overwhelming amount of support throughout the Coastal Georgia region, Xcel Strategies Inc. is working diligently to provide world-class career ready youth,” said Jay Thompson, Founder and CEO. “We are excited Mingledorff’s Inc. will be our title sponsor for the 2025 Summit and honored Mayor Johnson will join us as our keynote speaker. This event will celebrate the accomplishments of our students and staff and we will unveil our future plans!”

For more information on sponsorships and event details, visit xceltoday.com.