Join other like-minded YPs and start taking advantage of the valuable opportunities within the YPN. To become a member, click here.

 

Helping Young Professionals Engage. Think of it like a matchmaking service between young professionals and their community. An initiative of the Young Professionals Network, HYPE learns about you and then provides recommended young professional organizations that match your interests. Looking to build your professional network? Interested in volunteering? Searching for social activities with your peers? Then believe the HYPE and fill out the survey today! 

 

Click here to take the survey. Contact Angela Presutti at presutti@greaterakronchamber.org. 

 

As part of the Young Professionals Network's YPN Nights Series, we are partnering with Downtown Akron Partnership on a unique networking experience. Bring your canine friend to Lock 3 to meet Akron-area young professionals and their dogs at "Netwoofing," a whole new spin on meeting your peers. 

 

Networking with your dog will help "break the ice" and get to know like-minded individuals while taking advantage of what's available in downtown Akron. Enjoy food and drinks, and lots of puppy play time. A licensed dog trainer will be on hand to answer questions about your dog's behavior. Don't miss this fun opportunity to get to know other professionals and animal lovers. 

 

Tickets are $5 and include one drink ticket and snacks. You can purchase tickets by clicking here. 

 

We've all heard the stereotypes about YPs: self-centered, entitled, fickle, etc., etc. Well, Akron area YPs are proving those stereotypes wrong every day by making major contributions to the community and to local businesses, from significant volunteer work to innovative business practices. The YPN developed the Spotlight Series as a way to showcase (ok, maybe brag a little) the stellar work YPs are doing right here in Greater Akron. 

 

A new YP will be featured each month and will be asked a series of questions. If you are interested in being featured, contact Angela Presutti at presutti@greaterakronchamber.org.

 

 

May Feature: Chris McKnight, Resource Development Director, United Way of Summit County

   

 

What's a typical day look like for you? 

As a Resource Development Director, my number-one objective is to cultivate and strengthen both business and individual relationships with United Way. Advocating the needs in our community, explaining our collaborative efforts and providing exceptional customer service are vital to the success of my job.       

 

What do you feel is your impact on the community - personal, professional or economic?
I choose to measure my success not by money or status, but by the lives I have impacted and improved. I believe my most valuable contribution to our community has been and will continue to be my desire and passion to advocate the needs in the community and rallying others to commit to a cause.

 

To read more about Chris, click here.

Friday, June 21, 2013

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  

Childcare Center

(Details will be sent to volunteers)

 

You are invited to mingle in the meadow with music by Bethesda, hike the sublime Ledges Loop Trail (1-3/4 miles) and enjoy good food, good conversation and good company. After the hike, you can sit around the campfires as night falls and enjoy music with Abby Normal and The Detroit Lean under the Ledges Shelter.

  

Tickets are $75 each ($40 tax deductible) and can be purchased at www.ConservancyforCVNP.org/help/donate/elevation. 

6 to 11:30 p.m.

The Ledges Shelter - Cuyahoga Valley National Park

701 Truxell Rd.

Peninsula, OH 44264