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. 

 

Thirty Greater Akron region young professionals have been named the recipients of the seventh annual 30 for the Future award. Part of the Greater Akron Chamber's strategy to attract and retain talent in the region, the 30 for the Future award honors young professionals (ages 25-39) whose stellar contributions impact their industries and the Greater Akron region.

 

The 7th annual award recipients will be recognized at a gala celebration at The Tangier on Thursday, September 12, 2013. 

 

The 30 for the Future Awards program is sponsored by Huntington Bank. To RSVP, click here.

   

 

Michael Andric                               

 

The YPN Leadership Luncheon Series was created to provide young professionals a more in-depth opportunity to access and learn from established leaders, network with peers and provide employers opportunities to showcase their organizations to the community's emerging leaders.

 

The event will include networking, lunch and a presentation featuring:

• William Considine, CEO
• Grace Wakulchik, COO
• Shawl Lyden, Executive Vice President
• Walt Schwoeble, VP, Human Resources
• Mike Trainer, CFO
• Dr. Robert McGregor, CMO

The speakers will discuss their paths to their current roles, the challenges they faced throughout their careers and advice they would give up-and-coming young professionals.

 

The Leadership Luncheon is FREE for YPs, but space is limited to the first 40 people. This event is for YPN members only. Registration is required to attend. If you are interested in becoming a YPN member, contact Angela Presutti at presutti@greaterakronchamber.org.

 

Lunch and networking will start at 11:30 a.m., and the presentation will begin at noon. To RSVP, click here.  

 

When & Where

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

 

Akron Children's Hospital

One Perkins Sq.
Akron, OH  44308 

 

To some, golf is a fun, enjoyable sport, to others, it is a necessary business skill...then to many, it is an enigma. Sound familiar? If so, learn some golf basics at the YPN's Golf 101 event! As part of the YPN Nights series, we invite YP's to learn some new golf skills, brush up on old ones, or just network with your peers.

 

YPN Nights will consist of several events throughout the year so stay tuned for more special attractions! You can pick and choose which YPN Nights to attend, or attend all of them!

 

The YPN Nights Golf 101 event is FREE due to our generous sponsor, Christy Creative, LLC. Registration is REQUIRED and space is limited to the first 30 people who register. 

 

This event is for YPN members only. If you are interested in becoming a YPN member, please contact Angela Presutti at presutti@greaterakronchamber.org. Registration includes appetizers and a cash bar. To RSVP, click here. 

 

The YPN Nights Golf 101 event is sponsored by:

 

 

When & Where

Thursday, July 18, 2013

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

 

Portage Country Club

240 N. Portage Path 
Akron, OH  44303 

 

ArtCetera will host its summer general membership meeting on Tuesday, July 9 at 6 p.m. at The Office on North High Street in Akron. Learn about ArtCetera and Akron Area Arts Alliance, brainstorm event ideas for the coming year, ask questions, share ideas and hear about being involved on the ArtCetera planning committee. 

 

Your RSVP is requested to Jacquie Tinnemeyer at jtinnemeyer@oldtrail.org, or Allyson Ford at aford1184@gmail.com by Monday, July 8.

ArtCetera, a project of Akron Area Arts Alliance (AAAA), is a membership organization that offers young professionals and arts enthusiasts a great way to get involved with the arts. The mission of ArtCetera is to develop and enhance an appreciation, understanding and continued support of the arts among younger members of the Greater Akron community. More information is available at facebook.com/artceteraakron or akronareaarts.org. 

 

On October 4, Child Guidance & Family Solutions is hosting an evening of fun, entertainment, food and beverages as they initiate their new fundraiser, Virtues and Vices! 

Fairlawn Country Club will become a classy nightclub of crooning lounge singers, smooth libations and a high-rolling raucous gaming casino with card-sharks ready to test your mettle while Virtuous Volunteers stroll through this den of good times and delicious temptations offering redemption for your fun-loving habits.

Your support helps to ensure that Child Guidance & Family Solutions continues to provide support to the children and adolescents in our community who are suffering the challenges of mental, emotional and behavioral health issues.

Tickets are $95/person with a Young Professional Organization ticket price of $75/person. (Tickets will be available for purchase prior to the event. Follow the event on Facebook to ensure you are first in line!)

If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship or program ads, contact Erin Victor at elvic1979@gmail.com or Jonathan Morschl at jonmorschl@gmail.com. 

 

Follow the link to keep up on details of the event!

Virtues & Vices 

6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Fairlawn Country Club

200 N. Wheaton Rd.