Chamber of Commerce to begin ‘Young Professionals’ information sessions
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce has launched a new series of informational sessions for emerging leaders.
St. Joseph Young Professionals will serve as a way to connect emerging leaders through creative, engaging events that celebrate both professional growth and local pride.
"Establishing a Young Professionals (YP) group is a strategic move to ensure the long-term viability of the Chamber and the business community," said Natalie Hawn, president and CEO of the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce. "We continue to cultivate all professionals in St. Joseph, but want to particularly focus on young professionals this year."
The four sessions are targeted at professionals between the ages of 20 and 40 years old.
The first session will take place from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16 at Parkway Distillery, located at 415 N. 13th St.
The event is free and serves as a way for emerging leaders to "network on tap". Attendees can enjoy light appetizers and purchase drinks at the bar. The first 20 attendees will receive a ticket for a complimentary drink.
The second session will take place from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at Room 108, located at 722 Felix St.
The event will be a Q&A panel discussion on networking. Attendees will then transition to implement what they have learned by connecting over different topics. The first 20 attendees will receive a free drink ticket. Light appetizers will be provided and a cash bar will be available.
A third session will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center located at 1201 N. Woodbine Rd.
The event will be a Keynote lunch, where the keynote speaker will be Dr. Kasi Lacey, who will speak on the topic: "You Don't Need Permission: Confidence, Connection, and Career Growth for Young Professionals." Lunch will be provided and there is a $20 registration fee.
The final session will take place from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11 at Hi-Ho Bar and Grill, located at 1817 Frederick Ave.
The event will be Music Bingo, Holiday Edition and will feature light appetizers and a cozy, yet hideous, ugly sweater contest. The first 20 attendees in a sweater will score a complimentary drink ticket. The event is free to attend.
