The 2010 imPAct Conference will feature keynote speaker James E. Nevels, founder of the Swarthmore Group and non-executive chairman of the Board of the Hershey Company. Mr. Nevels also sits on the Board of Directors at the Tasty Baking Company and is a member of the Board at the Hershey Trust Company, the Hilton Hershey School and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to network with other young professionals from across Pennsylvania, and attend panel discussions on topics addressing personal, community, corporate and political leadership.

Help represent YPN and Greater Philadelphia at this diverse conference. Register by July 4th, and take advantage of the discounted early registration tickets. View more information or register at http://www.impactharrisburg.com.

If you are not a current or new member of YPN, please email ypn@greaterphilachamber.com or call (215) 790-3677.

Here’s your chance to meet Philadelphia’s top restaurateurs to gain insight of the food business from the blueprint to the bar, and everything in between.

Ever wonder why some restaurants have a liquor license and others don’t? Liquor Control Board representative joins the panel to share information on policies and procedures that your favorite restaurants follow to adhere by state laws.

When: Thursday, July 22, 7:30am-9:30am
Where: The Chestnut Club, 15th & Chestnut Streets

Featured Menu

 First Course – Registration & Networking
 Second Course – Breakfast
 Third Course – Panel discussion with top restaurateurs

Panelists:

Chef Michael Solomonov, Zahav, Xochitl, and Percy Street Barbecue
Rob Wasserman, Rittenhouse Square’s Rouge
Frank Spera, Squad Supervisor, Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement
Ellen Yin, Fork Restaurant
Chef Jennifer Carroll, 10 Arts Bistro & Lounge by Eric Ripert.

Make you reservation today: (insert link)
Prixe Fixe for 1: $30
Party of 10: $450 ( Includes reserved seating, signage, and subscription)

Sponsored by:
The Chestnut Club
Philadelphia Business Journal

6:15 to 7:00 pm: event registration and sign-in
7:00 to 8:30 pm: panelists remarks about various admissions topics followed by open Q&A
8:30 pm: opportunity to meet further with the MBA admissions committee members

 Link to info/registration…   https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/UPN/events/event_order.cgi?tmpl=events&event=2301603

Winner of the Chamber’s 2010 “Green Business of the Year” award, Yards incorporates sustainability into its everyday business model. It is the first brewery in Philadelphia to run entirely on wind-power, and its facilities feature natural lighting, recycled concrete floors, wastewater management, and water and heat reclamation.

Join your friends and colleagues to enjoy great drinks and food. Try Yards’ Philadelphia Pale Ale – named one of the best in the country by the New York Times – and enjoy delicious food by DiBruno Brothers!

Space is limited, so register today!

Set on the 37th floor of The Residences at Two Liberty Place, R2L offers expansive views of the Center City skyline and provides the perfect backdrop for Gale as he discusses the importance of PHL to Greater Philadelphia, the impact it has on our regional economy, and its latest development updates.

One of the largest economic engines in the state, PHL pumps $14 billion annually into the local economy and generates 42,000 jobs. In 2009, it accommodated 30.6 million passengers and handled almost 475,000 aircraft departures and landings.

As CEO of the PHL since 2009, Gale has been responsible for directing the activities of the City’s Division of Aviation, including PHL and Northeast Philadelphia Airport. He currently oversees the management of approximately 800 airport personnel.

Don’t miss this opportunity to network with young professionals and enjoy R2L’s modern twist on traditional décor and flavor!

Space is limited, so sign up now!

The award, along with a $500 donation to be given to a charity of the recipient’s choice, was presented to Dan Brown, Commercial Insurance Account Executive at Johnson, Kendall & Johnson, Inc. Presented annually to a YPN member who exemplifies the true spirit of volunteerism, recipients are chosen based on the amount of hours spent at YPN volunteer events. Brown attended seven YPN volunteer events and contributed 21 hours of service.

“The great thing about volunteering is that just a little bit of your time and effort can have a profound impact on someone else’s life,” said Brown.  “I strongly believe in giving back to the region in which I live and work. Through volunteering, we can build a better, brighter future for Greater Philadelphia.”

Brown donated the $500 to Chamber member Cradle to Crayons, an organization that aims to provide children up to 12 years of age with basic needs such as clothing, school supplies and toys, free of charge. Johnson, Kendall & Johnson matched 100 percent of the donation.

In addition to his volunteer work with YPN, Brown coaches the St. Dorothy Track team of Drexel Hill, and serves on the Young Friends Committees of Cradles to Crayons and Cora Services. In his current position at Johnson, Kendall & Johnson, he takes pride in helping business owners design policies and risk management procedures to protect company assets. He earned his BA from Shippensburg University in 2004.

The award ceremony took place at YPN’s monthly networking event. Rosemary Turner, president of UPS small package operations in the Chesapeake District, was the guest speaker at the event, and presented the award to Brown.  Brown then presented the $500 award donation and the additional $500 from Johnson, Kendall & Johnson to Joe Spause, Programs & Operations Manager at Cradles to Crayons. 

YPN is a professional development organization that gives young business people the opportunity to build relationships, exchange ideas, and give back to the community. In addition to hosting monthly networking events at some of the region’s premier hot spots, YPN is committed to volunteerism. Last year, YPN’s volunteer activities included working with Greater Philadelphia Cares, McClure Elementary School in North Philadelphia, WorkReady Philadelphia and Variety, The Children’s Charity. YPN members volunteered nearly 485 hours of their time to these organizations.

For more information about YPN or to get involved, visit www.ypnphilly.com.

View photos from the event here.

No, not you.  I’ve already heard a little bit about that.  But, since I’m into the workforce stuff, I was kind of curious about what UPS does for its employees.  Apparently, even part-time employees at UPS get higher-education benefits of $3,000 a year, starting on day one.  And, full-time workers can spend $5,200 a year on classes.  Not too shabby, right?  And frankly, it’s a wise investment for individuals (on average, Philadelphians with a Bachelor’s degree earn 60% more than their non-degreed colleagues) and for our community (increasing education levels close to those of the state would raise the city’s potential tax base by $1.8 billion)

Given UPS’s commitment to education and the community, it seems pretty fitting that Rosemary Turner is the featured speaker for this week’s YPN event, which will highlight volunteerism, particularly YPN’s efforts at McClure Elementary School.  Education seems to be the connection.  And, it’s heartening to see that we have companies in the region that see that connection and are still willing to make that investment. 

Lauren Hirshon is a Senior Associate of Strategy and Innovation at the Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board (WIB), a nonprofit organization that provides expertise in all facets of workforce development, and works to align the skills of the labor force to meet the needs of industry.

This is a free networking event to help young professionals considering Business School. It provides a unique opportunity for young professionals to talk with Admissions reps from the region’s leading M.B.A. programs, as well as network with current M.B.A. students, alumni, and Kaplan GMAT faculty at one of Philadelphia’s coolest venues.

When:   Thursday, July 15, 2010 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Where:  Center for Architecture, 1218 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Cost:     Free (Pre-registration required)

Additionally, we are extending the following special offers to YPN members who preregister and attend the event:

1. When 10 or more YPN members attend this free networking event (members can be identified at registration), Kaplan will award one (1) free classroom or live online GMAT or GRE course scholarship to one (1) YPN Member.  Scholarship recipient will be randomly selected from all YPN members who pre-register AND attend event.  Regular classroom course tuition for GMAT is $1449.  GRE tuition is $1199.    
2. All YPN members who are in attendance will receive a $300 discount tuition coupon to enroll in any Kaplan Test Prep Classroom or Live Online Test Prep Course. 

Complimentary refreshments will be available for all guests. Admission is free, but space is limited. All attendees will need a ticket to attend. To register online, visit: bit.ly/BSchoolDream  

For additional information on this event, or any Kaplan Test Prep courses, please contact Kaplan Test Prep in Philadelphia at 215-546-3317 (Center City location at 1528 Walnut),  or 215-243-1711 (University City location at 3925 Walnut).

This is the fourth consecutive year that the Chamber has encouraged Philadelphia companies—from large corporations to small businesses—to change the life of a young person by providing a paid internship.

This summer, 110 businesses, foundations, and nonprofit organizations have offered to either provide or fund paid internship positions. Despite a still-struggling economy, 83 companies are returning participants from last year, representing a 66 percent retention rate.

“For far too many of our region’s ambitious and talented young people, promising careers simply seem out of reach,” said Rob Wonderling, President and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. “As stakeholders in the future of this region, it is our responsibility to help change that. Working with employers and our partners in workforce development, we will give the city’s youth the chance to experience a professional environment and earn a paycheck.”

The six-week internship program is part of the WorkReady Philadelphia system of programs, managed by the Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN), which is serving more than 11,000 Philadelphia youth this year through this and other programs. In addition to PYN, other employer recruitment partners include the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Academies and United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania.

The Chamber has helped to identify more than 3,500 positions over the past three summers. This campaign has been successful because the Chamber’s 5,000 member companies recognized the need of Philadelphia’s young people and responded. In fact, approximately 80 percent of the companies hiring interns this summer are Chamber members.

Mayor Nutter personally contacted business executives to encourage their support of this important program.

“The Chamber has made incredible strides over recent years to increase the number of internships available at businesses throughout the city and region,” said Mayor Nutter. “This opportunity gives teens meaningful work experience, exposes them to potential career opportunities, and helps spark their interest in pursuing higher education—all of which is crucial to positioning Philadelphia for success.”

The benefits of this program are two-fold. Interns help employers grow their businesses by boosting summer productivity and completing important short-term projects. And internships represent a long-term investment in our region’s success because they give young people the tools to become capable future employees.

The Chamber’s corporate partner in this initiative is TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, which hired 25 interns this summer.

“As business leaders, we have the ability—and even more, the responsibility—to help provide the city’s young people with the crucial career enhancement skills and inspiration needed to help them reach their full potential,” said Mike Carbone, Metro Philadelphia President of TD Bank. “That’s why TD Bank is proud to partner with the Chamber to help support this wonderful city where we live, work and do business.”

Each position costs the employer about $1,600, which includes intern salary and program administration for the six-week program. Interns work at least 20 hours per week Monday through Thursday and attend professional development programs off-site on Fridays.

Internships were filled by students who will enter 11th grade or higher in the fall. All students were pre-screened by PYN and interviewed by the prospective employers.

To see a list of this year’s supporters, click here. 

For more information about the Summer Internships program, click here.