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AYP Member Spotlight
 Meet Courtney Morehouse
Pridemark Paramedic Services - Rural/Metro Ambulance6100 W. 54th Avenue Arvada, CO 80002 (720) 858-7684 Courtney Morehouse joined Pridemark Paramedic Services-Rural/Metro Ambulance in July of 2006. Ms. Morehouse graduated in 2004 from the University of Central Florida with a BSBA in Marketing and minor in Psychology. Her previous experience includes marketing and customer service for the homebuilding and multi-family housing industries. In her role as Marketing and Business Development Manager, Courtney manages various aspects of marketing and client relations, including contracting, interagency partnerships, media relations, employee recognition, and customer service. Serving as the company's Public Information Officer, she is a member and former At-Large Director of the Emergency Services Public Information Officers of Colorado (ESPIOC), an educational and networking group of PIOs from fire departments, police departments, district attorney offices, offices of emergency services, and other such agencies. Courtney is an active member of the Chamber of Commerce and a graduate of the Leadership Aurora program. "I am new to the Arvada Chamber and AYP, but I am already so impressed with the people! AYP is poised to do great things and I'm excited to be a part of it," she says. When she is not conquering the world, Courtney enjoys running, hot yoga, and dining out.
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What is AYP?
 AYP's agenda is to provide young professionals living or working in our community with the opportunity to expand their personal networks and build lasting connections within Arvada's professional and social arenas. We are focused on professional development, community service and enjoying the local social scene. Our goal is simple: to engage and connect young professionals and positively shape the future of Arvada.
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Check out our AYP Members
To see a list of all of our AYP Members CLICK HERE! 
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Tips of the Trade
Today's Tips of the Trade is brought to you by 20/20 Strategy
The Power of Word of Mouth
WOM is personal and friendly
We're not reinventing the marketing wheel, simply remembering the significance of dialogue and interpersonal communication. Unlike the sometimes distant and impersonal online forms of communication, WOM provides customers and businesses with the opportunity to send and receive information from typically trusted sources like colleagues, friends, family and business partners. It also peels us away from the computer screen and gets us out in the world again. As the old saying goes, consumers are more likely to buy a car from someone they were referred to by a friend rather than some random car salesman whose advertisement appeared on the side of a search engine website.
How to network and build WOM
Like wildfire, WOM has massive potential to spread quickly. Here are some ideas you can consider to start getting your message out there!
· Join your local chamber of commerce. Chambers often host an abundant array of networking and business-related events that are great ways to meet other like-minded business owners and community members. Getting involved with a Chamber will boost your client base and expand your professional networks.
· Participate in industry associations. Work in public relations? Become a member of aPublic Relations Society of America (PRSA) local chapter. Marketing? Check out the Business Marketing Association. You'll get customized industry guidance and support from organizations like these that seek to foster the growth of your business.
· Locate professional groups and membership organizations. Groups like the Arvada Young Professionals sponsor, support and promote social activities involving the local community. You can find a number of these organizations and their events on Meetup sites and social networking pages.
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AYP Executive Team
 AYP Chairman
Jacqueline Kindorf
AlphagraphicsCall Jacqueline 303-422-5400  AYP Chair-Elect
Nicki Thompson
ReMax AllianceCall Nicki 303-725-1874  Chief of Staff
Michelle Francis
20/20 Strategy IncCall Michelle 720-254-1288  Chamber Advisor
Dot Wright
Arvada Chamber Call Dot 303-424-0313
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AYP Events AYP Members are FREE! All other Young Professionals are $10 at the door. AYP JOINT MIXER with other Young Professional Organizations!
Thursday, August 11th
5:00 - 7:00pm
The Keg Steakhouse
$10 per person
14065 W Colfax Avenue Golden (Colorado Mills)
AYP SCAVENGER HUNT Thursday, September 234:00 - 8:00pm
In Olde Town Arvada
Registration will begin at 3:30pm at the Arvada Chamber of Commerce 7305 Grandview Avenue You'll pick up your map and clues and then be on your way to explore Olde Town Arvada. This is not a race, you've got four hours to enjoy a beverage or shop in Olde Town Arvada! AYP AFTER HOURS MIXER Thursday, October 27th5:00 - 7:00pmYak & Yeti (TBD - Back up will be Western Bowl) Free Appetizers with cash bar
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Become a Sponsor You can get involved with the Arvada Young Professionals by becoming a sponsor of our fabulous group. CLICK HERE to download our sponsor packages. 
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