Due to unforeseen circumstances, the May 19 tour and lunch and learn event at Milliken & Company has been postponed. If you have already registered, we apologize for the inconvenience. You have the option to cancel your registration and request a refund, but we hope you’ll hold tight. We’ll announce a new date soon.

If you haven’t registered yet, please keep an eye out for the new date. Maybe the rescheduling will give you an opportunity to attend!

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@sc.iabc.com.

About the Event:

Milliken & Company makes more than 11,000 products and employs 7,000 people across 15 countries. Take a special tour of the Innovation Gallery to see how the company’s core values of integrity, excellence, innovation, sustainability, and people are central to its success.

Then, hear from a panel of Milliken communication subject matter experts, including:

• Alan Jenkins, SCMP, Senior Manager, Brand and Communications (Internal Communications)
• Jessie Riley, Senior Manager, Brand and Communications (Brand)
• Tamika Prince, Manager, Brand and Communications (Community Relations)

During “Every Company is a People Company,” Milliken brand and communications leaders will share how strategic, authentic storytelling reinforces the company’s values, and why those stories matter to associates, customers, and other vital stakeholders. The speakers will showcase Milliken’s internal and external campaigns that emphasize the difference our associates make to the company and the world at large.

Going beyond Milliken, the panelists will share why strategic, authentic storytelling is crucial to strong employee relationships at any company. The speakers will also share data that highlights how workers around the world value and trust the companies they work for and depend on them to build fulfilling careers.

About the Speakers:

Alan Jenkins – Senior Manager, Brand and Communications (Internal Communications) – Milliken & Company

Alan Jenkins is a husband and a father of two daughters; he also recently celebrated his 26th year as a professional communicator. He began his career in journalism, learning the trade at a number of newspapers where versatility proved to be an enormous asset. He entered marketing in 2014 as a digital media specialist for a hospital system, where he learned to work with video and audio, social media communication, and script writing. While there, he also helped launch a health news website and created two viral videos. Today, Jenkins manages internal communications for Milliken & Company, a global manufacturer focused on materials science and sustainability.

Jessie Riley – Senior Manager, Brand and Communications (Brand) – Milliken & Company

Jessie Riley is an experienced brand and creative strategist whose experience spans digital marketing, content strategy, crisis communications, and integrated campaigns. She currently manages the enterprise brand for Milliken & Company, where she leads global efforts to strengthen brand equity, drive awareness, and support growth through strategic storytelling and data-informed marketing. At Milliken, Riley manages how the Milliken brand comes to life digitally, through content and creative, and in-person through global tradeshow experience. Prior to joining Milliken, Jessie held leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments, serving financial, hospitality, tech, retail, and aerospace industries. She also has a history with the IABC-DC chapter, where she served on the Board of Directors.

Tamika Prince – Manager, Brand and Communications (Community) – Milliken & Company

Tamika Prince is an experienced marketing and communications professional, offering a unique blend of 15 years of expertise in brand strategy, marketing, communications, and community-driven leadership. Currently, at Milliken, Prince serves as the manager of brand communications and community relations. In this role, she oversees omnichannel communications and content creation, ensuring that brand messaging for both employee and community engagement is compelling and drives a unified brand experience. Additionally, Prince leads the management of the Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation, where she plays a key role in strengthening stakeholder relations and driving engagement through philanthropic initiatives.

When: 

To be rescheduled

Where:

Milliken & Company
920 Milliken Road
Spartanburg, SC 29303

Registration Fees:

• IABC Member: $25
• Non-member: $30
• Student: $25
• Walk-up: $40