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YPN Leadership Luncheon
30 for the Future Nominations
2014 Akron HBA Home & Flower Show REVISED
HYPE
Join a YPN Crew Today
Community Volunteer Opportunities
 

YPN Employer Members 

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YPN Leadership Luncheon:
Feb. 18, 2014
ACME Fresh Market - Montrose

Seats are limited!

 

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 Leadership Luncheon is FREE for YP's, but space is limited to the first 50 people. This event is for YPN members only. Registration is required to attend. If you are interested in becoming a YPN member, please contact Sarah Vojtek at vojtek@greaterakronchamber.org.
  
The leadership Luncheon will include networking, lunch and a presentation from Nick Albrecht, Vice President of Perishables, ACME Fresh Market.  Mr. Albrecht will share his insights on leadership, the Akron community, and ACME's strategies for winning at retail.


Lunch and networking will start at 11:30 a.m. and the presentation will begin at noon in the Community Room.

  

 

Where & When

Tuesday, February 18 

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

ACME Fresh Market - Montrose 

3979 Medina Road
Akron, OH 44333

 

To register, click here  

Nominate a Driven YP Today! Now Accepting Nominations for the 2014 30 for the Future Awards Program! 
 

The Greater Akron Chamber proudly presents the 8th Annual 30 for the Future recognition program. 

 

30 for the Future recognizes 30 young professionals (ages 25-39) who live and/or work in the Greater Akron region, who are trendsetters in their industries and who make an impact on the region through dynamic leadership and community service.   
 
Nominations will be accepted through Friday, March 28, 2014.  Each nominee will be required to complete the 30 for the Future Leadership Document. This document addresses specific questions concerning the nominees' skills in leadership and community contributions.
Nominees must be between the ages of 25 and 39 by MARCH 28, 2014 to be considered. 

The 2014 30 for the Future award recipients will be recognized at a gala celebration in September.  


To nominate someone, click here , then download the nomination form and return to Sarah Vojtek at vojtek@greaterakronchamber.org .  

YP Night at the 2014 Akron HBA Home & Flower Show!

Please use the revised ticket below.

Join young professionals from the community at the 2014 Akron HBA Home and Flower Show YP Party on Friday, 28 from 5:30-7:30 pm at the John S. Knight Center.  The party will feature beer from Thirsty Dog Brewing, wine from The Winery at Wolf Creek, live entertainment and prizes from 97.5 WONE.

Where & When
Friday, February 28, 2014
5:30-7:30 p.m.

Nick's Grotto (2nd Floor)
John S. Knight Center
77 E. Mill Street, Akron

Print the ticket below for complimentary admission (valid Friday ONLY).



 

Get with the HYPE! 


 

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. 

Looking to Plug into the Community? Join a YPN Crew Today!
 
A crew is just another name for committee. The YPN has three crews that focus on our key initiatives: Next Generation Leadership, Marketing the Region and Community Engagement. Each Crew works smart to bring valuable, interesting and unique opportunities for YPs from all professions and backgrounds.
 
Each Crew meets once a month for about an hour. If you are interested in joining a Crew or would just like to attend a meeting, email Sarah Vojtek at vojtek@greaterakronchamber.org
 
For more information on the YPN Crews, click here.
Volunteer Opportunities

Looking for volunteer opportunities? There are several organizations looking for you!  Please visit the United Way of Summit County Volunteer Center to find opportunities that best suit your interests. Click here to explore volunteer organizations.