Young Professionals Network
Mission: “Connecting, Developing and Empowering Young Professionals to lead our Community”
The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Network (YPN)provides unique opportunities to network with peers through various social, community service and networking events. The network is open to employees, business owners, entrepreneurs and any others interested in meeting the goals of the group who are ages 21-40. The activities are designed to allow you to expand your personal networks and build lasting connections with the many commercial, charitable, and artistic venues in the Joplin area.
Within the general membership of the YPN, there are three (3) areas of opportunity to serve on a planning committee for events/programs which will serve the ENTIRE network throughout the year.
Click on one of the three areas for more information regarding how to get involved, goals, committee member listing and scheduled events/programs.
Community Involvement
Professional Development
Political Awareness
Membership in YPN is complimentary at this time, allowing interested professionals the opportunity to experience the different aspects of this particular network.
Why Should I Become Involved?
· For a chance to interact socially with people who have similar interests or goals
· To expand your social opportunities through fun and exciting organized events
· To build lasting personal and business relationships with the young community and beyond
· To become a part of the up-and-coming area business community
· To give back, through your community, by planning, participating in, and volunteering for local events
· To develop a successful career by taking advantage of educational opportunities and resources covering business practices and strategies
· To stay up-to-date on timely topics affecting you and your business
· To develop contacts with successful business men and women
· To help retain and attract young professionals to the community
· To have fun and build relationships with people your age!
Other Benefits:
· Free e-newsletter of upcoming events and highlighting latest accomplishments of the Young Professionals Network
· Invitation to participate in networking & social events, mentoring and other educational sessions (some events will have a charge)
Steering Committee:
Miranda Lewis, St. John’s Regional Medical Center – Chairman
Priscilla McKinney, Merchant Services – Co-Chairman
Cameo Gerdes, Joplin Convention & Visitors Bureau
Drew Hartley, Freeman Health System
David Heltzel, Crown Financial Ministries
Alyssa Hodkin, St. John’s Regional Medical Center
Steev Inge, Mystery Church
Ryan Jackson, Railroad Salvage & Restoration
Lori Jones, Northpark Mall
Bryan Osborn, Anderson Engineering, Inc.
Valerie Searcy, United Way of Southwest Missouri
Tabitha Smith, Tabitha Smith Accounting & Tax Services
Angie Thomure, Freeman Health System
Cody White, Anderson Engineering, Inc.
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