The wait is finally over. Close to 400 JMP staff have arrived at the SAS world headquarters campus. Here are a few things that have happened so far:
Amy Bullock tells JMP Academy about JMP’s lead generation processes and programs.Amy Bullock tells JMP Academy about JMP’s lead generation processes and programs.Amy Bullock tells JMP Academy about JMP’s lead generation processes and programs.
JMP Academy participants made paper helicopters as a hands-on way to learn about DOE.JMP Academy participants made paper helicopters as a hands-on way to learn about DOE.JMP Academy participants made paper helicopters as a hands-on way to learn about DOE.
Employees traveled from Korea, Japan, Chile, Canada, several European countries as well from as across the US.Employees traveled from Korea, Japan, Chile, Canada, several European countries as well from as across the US.Employees traveled from Korea, Japan, Chile, Canada, several European countries as well from as across the US.
Many employees met each other in person for the first time at the welcome dinner.Many employees met each other in person for the first time at the welcome dinner.Many employees met each other in person for the first time at the welcome dinner.
JMP Founder John Sall welcomed employees by telling them about SAS campus and the region.JMP Founder John Sall welcomed employees by telling them about SAS campus and the region.JMP Founder John Sall welcomed employees by telling them about SAS campus and the region.
JMP leaders took the stage in half-day opening and closing plenary sessions.JMP leaders took the stage in half-day opening and closing plenary sessions.JMP leaders took the stage in half-day opening and closing plenary sessions.
JMPy the Space Squirrel – JMP’s unofficial mascot – joined one teambuilding session where new employees learned about JMY’s origin story.JMPy the Space Squirrel – JMP’s unofficial mascot – joined one teambuilding session where new employees learned about JMY’s origin story.JMPy the Space Squirrel – JMP’s unofficial mascot – joined one teambuilding session where new employees learned about JMY’s origin story.
Teams were challenged to create an interesting display for food collected to help people experiencing hunger locally.Teams were challenged to create an interesting display for food collected to help people experiencing hunger locally.Teams were challenged to create an interesting display for food collected to help people experiencing hunger locally.
The week included meals on campus and off. Members of Americas sales teams enjoyed being together.The week included meals on campus and off. Members of Americas sales teams enjoyed being together.The week included meals on campus and off. Members of Americas sales teams enjoyed being together.
JMP staff split into groups for small team building activities, which ranged from learning to curl to running around downtown Cary for a statistical scavenger hunt.JMP staff split into groups for small team building activities, which ranged from learning to curl to running around downtown Cary for a statistical scavenger hunt.JMP staff split into groups for small team building activities, which ranged from learning to curl to running around downtown Cary for a statistical scavenger hunt.
Giving back to the community is a common theme among JMP teambuilding activities.Giving back to the community is a common theme among JMP teambuilding activities.Giving back to the community is a common theme among JMP teambuilding activities.
JMP marketers try to look like they belong in this mural in downtown Cary to win points for a scavenger hunt.JMP marketers try to look like they belong in this mural in downtown Cary to win points for a scavenger hunt.JMP marketers try to look like they belong in this mural in downtown Cary to win points for a scavenger hunt.
Thursday night staff cut loose with dinner, dancing, and karaoke.Thursday night staff cut loose with dinner, dancing, and karaoke.Thursday night staff cut loose with dinner, dancing, and karaoke.
Stay tuned to this article for updates and to see a few photos posted throughout the week.
A few reminders:
- Use the hashtag #JMPLife when you post photos to social media channels.
- Check the JMP Global Reunion 2023 page for up-to-date event details.
- Contact Robin Betters (@bettersrb) with any questions.
It will be such a fun and informative event! I'm looking forward to meeting everyone and learning more about everything JMP!
Thank you @AllisonHines & @Robin_Betters!! 
