The Chamber’s Young Professionals Network provides events every other month designed to engage young professionals, ages 25-39, of member firms and help them become more competitive in the business arena. The program also helps young professionals establish a web of business contacts through networking, and grow both personally and professionally through a variety of program topics.
Events:
- Learning from Leaders forums include panel discussions with seasoned professionals from our business community.
- One half-day program that features a nationally recognized speaker with breakout sessions focusing on individual and professional development.
- Unique networking events geared specifically for members of the Young Professional Network.
Upcoming events:
- July 25, 2008
- Sept. 18, 2008
View details for the next Young Professionals Network event here.
Some of our past speakers include:
- Capitol Broadcasting Co., Inc. President/CEO James Goodmon
- Carolina Hurricanes Head Coach Peter Laviolette
- Coldwell Banker Commercial TradeMark Properties President Billie Redmond
- First Citizens Bank Triangle Executive Christine Young
- Greene Resources, Inc. President Gary Greene
- Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Harvey Schmitt
- The News & Observer President/Publisher Orage Quarles III
- Progress Energy Vice President-Northern Region Hilda Pinnix Ragland
- Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker
- Saint Augustine’s College President Dr. Diane Boardley Suber
- V. K. Fields & Co. CEO Valerie Fields
- The York Companies President Smedes York
The cost to join the Young Professionals Network is:
- Individual Membership – $200
Free access to all bi-monthly programs
- Individual Membership for non-Raleigh Chamber members – $300
Free access to all bi-monthly programs
- Corporate Membership – $1,000
Free access to all bimonthly programs for up to eight company representatives
Click
here for a PDF of our Young Professionals Network flyer.
Questions?
Call 919.664.7082 or e-mail Greg McNamara.
Testimonials:
The Young Professionals Network is the best place for young professionals to hear the success stories of today’s leaders, to learn about ways to better our community, to build their professional network, and to develop skills that accelerate career growth.”
-Martin Morgan, Capital Associated Industries, Inc.
“The Young Professionals Network is an incredible networking organization and one of the best opportunities for young business people to meet each other. YPN gives us a chance to get involved in the business community by offering educational programs that not only accelerate our professional growth but help us to find a healthier balance in life.”
-Kelli Raulerson, Skanska USA
“The Young Professional Network makes good on its benefit promises! Over the past two years I’ve had the opportunity to learn from our region’s leaders, gain wisdom from extraordinary people from across the globe, share my professional experience, and develop a network of peers with similar opportunities and challenges. YPN is, indeed, the best organization in the Triangle for young professionals looking to enhance their lives and further their own careers.”
-McGavock Edwards, The Catevo Group
“The Young Professionals Network is a fun way for young men and women to get connected, learn from the wisdom of other professionals, and most importantly, grow into being an integral and involved part of the city in which they live.”
-Anna Smith, Kane Realty Corporation
“The Young Professionals Network offers a terrific source for networking with other young professionals in the area, providing invaluable peer groups to stimulate both personal and professional growth. Look here for ways to get involved in the community and for opportunities to hear from dynamic industry leaders. This is hands down the best organization in the area for young professionals to get together.”
-Aubrey Southwell, The St. Peter HomeSelling Team with Prudential Carolinas Realty