October, 2009
New Member Orientation
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 November 4, 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.
We’re collecting canned goods!
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009The Young Professionals Network will be collecting canned goods at our upcoming networking events to donate to the families of McClure Elementary School. All items collected will be put together as a Thanksgiving package for many of the families at McClure. Please be sure donate canned goods at the following two YPN networking events:
Tuesday, October 22th [...]
Young Professional Volunteer of the Year Awards
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009Variety – the Children’s Charity is honored to announce the recipients of the 2009 Young Professional Volunteer of the Year Awards. These young professionals represent various business sectors within the Greater Philadelphia Region and were recently recognized for selflessly giving back to the community through a number of volunteer efforts that collectively reach hundreds [...]
Networking at Lucky Strike Lanes
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 October 22, 20096:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Lucky Strike Lanes 1336 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19107
Join us to welcome Rob Wonderling, new President and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, at Lucky Strike Lanes.
Board Member
Thursday, October 15th, 2009The Greater Philadelphia Cares Board of Directors invites you to join us at Positano Coast, 212 Walnut Street, 2nd Floor on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 as we celebrate more than 16 years of Greater Philadelphia Cares creating real change in our community.
Discounted tickets are available for Young Professionals.
Tickets may be purchased at: www.philacares.com
3 of the 25 “best young entrepreneurs” are from Philly!
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009BusinessWeek magazine searched for the 25 top entrepreneurs under 25 and found three were from Philly!
TechForum DE: Oktoberfest Celebration
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009The Technology Forum of Delaware will host a social networking event, Oktoberfest Celebration, from 5:30-7:30 pm on Wed., October 21 at the Brandywine Brewing Company (BBC) Tavern and Grill, in Greenville, 4019 Kennett Pike. The event will include a beer tasting and feature this fall’s premier and specialty brews.
The cost is $15 for members and [...]
Get a discount on your tix to GreenNow!
Friday, October 9th, 2009The Chamber’s GreenNow program is coming up on Thursday, October 22, and if you’re a YPN member, you get your ticket at a discounted rate!
Learn how current trends in sustainability can help your business grow and profit NOW.
Champions for Children Celebration
Friday, October 9th, 2009The 2009 Champions for Children Celebration will be on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. at The Union League of Philadelphia. Discounted tickets are being offered to young professionals.
The event benefits CORA Services, a non-profit agency which has provided first-rate counseling, education, and referral services to children and their families in Philadelphia [...]
Girls Inc.: Meet Running Legend Kathrine Switzer
Friday, October 9th, 2009YMCA of Delaware Downtown, Girls Inc., and Girls on the Run invite women and girls to be inspired by a living legend!
Meet running legend Kathrine Switzer, first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon.
When: October 22, 2009 5:30-6:30pm
Where: Central YMCA (501 West 11th Street, Wilmington, De 19801
Cost: $10 adults; Kids Free
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