October, 2009
Chamber Pres asks YPNers to share advocacy priorities
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009The most recent YPN event at Lucky Strike was a fun and educational event! Not only were we reminded of how much fun bowling can be, we had the pleasure of listening and interacting with the Chamber’s new president, Mr. Rob Wonderling. He opened the interview by asking the audience to please address him as Rob, as opposed to Mr. Wonderling. He gets it.
Business Volunteers for the Arts
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009Put your business skills to work in a new and challenging environment. Broaden your leadership skills and get connected to the region’s amazing cultural community by working directly with a nonprofit arts or cultural organization on a project specifically matched with your skills.
The Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia is recruiting for volunteers with [...]
Taking Stock tickets still available!
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009Thursday, November 05, 2009
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Registration
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Program
The Hub, Cira Centre
2929 Arch Street, Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19103
An internationally renowned economist, Robert H. Frank, Professor of Management and Economics at the Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University, is an expert on the ways emotions, values and consumer behavior affect [...]
Get ready for the holidays!
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 December 5, 20091:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Salvation Army- Eliza Shirley House 1320 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Help the women and children at Eliza Shirley House get ready for the holidays! Join us to decorate the community room and dining area in preparation for the holidy season. These decorations will provide a welcoming and festive environment for all of the women and children that benefit from the Eliza Shirley house. [...]
New Member Orientation
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 December 2, 20095:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce DiBona Room 200 South Broad Street; 7th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102
Are you a new member of Young Professionals Network? Join YPN Board members for a quick but comprehensive presentation about the benefits of your YPN membership.
If you are not a current or new member of YPN, please email ypn@greaterphilachamber.com or call (215) 790-3677.
YPN Professional Development
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 November 30, 20096:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce 200 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102
Are you Networking or Not Working?
Join YPN as we kick of the first Professional Development program of the year. Learn the do’s and don’ts of attending networking events so that you can make these events as effective as possible. Chuck and Evan Polin of The Training Resource Group will also teach you the secrets of [...]
YPN Event at Ladder 15
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 November 18, 20096:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 1528 Sansom St Philadelphia, PA 19102
Join your friends and professional peers as we get to know Tom Veit, President of Philadelphia Union. Tom will be available to answer YPN’s questions about the new soccer stadium, the team, the game, and much more!
What are your advocacy priorities?
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009As you may have heard, the Chamber is in the midst of a new advocacy campaign, called Relay. Essentially, they are reaching out to members and non-members throughout the region to identify the priority issues of the business community. As a young professional invested in the future of our region, we hope you’ll take the time to give your input through their online survey.
Sorting for Philabundance
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 November 17, 20096:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 302 W. Berks Street Philadelphia, PA 19122
If you’re concerned about our food-insecure neighbors, here’s your chance to help! Join us at Philabundance where we’ll sort and repackage food for local pantries. Just in time to give more of yourself to the community in need for the holidays. Philabundance works to end hunger and malnutrition in the Delaware Valley by acquiring food and [...]
Little Smiles Stars Ball 2009
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009The Little Smiles Stars Ball is right around the corner and tickets are on sale now. The event will be held on Saturday, November 14th at the Please Touch Museum from 7 PM-Midnight. The Stars Ball is a black tie optional gala modeled after the Oscars. The only difference is the actors are replaced with [...]