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YPN Event at Settlement Music School Thursday, January 25, 2007 Settlement Music School Come network with the Young Friends of Settlement Music School! Settlement Music School, founded in 1908, is the largest community-based school of the arts in the United States. Settlement is dedicated to providing people of all ages with the highest quality instruction and activity in music and the related arts at six branches throughout the region. For more information, visit www.smsmusic.org. At this event, Robert Capanna, Executive Director of Settlement Music School since 1982, will speak about corporate and other community partnerships the school has made at each of its six branches. A student jazz ensemble will perform to give YPN members a taste of what Settlement has to offer! Win two tickets to the 99th Anniversary Gala! Host sponsor:
Save the Date February 12, 2007 Join YPN for an extravagant look at one of Philadelphia's upcoming areas! Get a glimpse of Boathouse Row as well as the famous Art Museum, while networking at one of Philadelphia's finest restaurants. Host sponsor:
YPN would like to recognize last month’s new members. Welcome. Branden Hill - Commerce Bank
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This month YPN invites you to expand your knowledge of corporate and community partnerships to help broaden your professional network.
For more information on the Young Professionals Network visit www.ypnphilly.com.
Building the Region’s 21st Century Workforce
The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce with the corporate support of Commerce Bank will begin a new initiative in 2007 called Working Solutions. This initiative will engage the business community in youth workforce development issues, including mentoring and internships. In addition, the Chamber will advocate for the passage of a tax credit incentive for businesses that demonstrate a commitment to the region’s youth.
Click here to see if you made the photos from last month’s YPN event at the National Liberty Museum.
GET INVOLVED. TAGLINE CONTEST.
What? Win a free dinner at a restaurant of my choice?
Yes, it’s true. YPN is holding a Tagline contest and the winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to a restaurant of their choice.*
How? Get creative and come up with a tagline for YPN. (Examples: Volkswagen “Drivers wanted.” McDonalds “I’m lovin’ it.”)
Where? Submit your suggestions to ypn@greaterphilachamber.com with your contact information. All ideas are welcome.
Why? Because you like good food, you like YPN, and you’re really creative and have a knack with words.
* The restaurant must be a member of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.
YPN Special Offer
The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce is extending a $15 discount off the admission price special to all YPN members who pre-register for its “Conversation with the Governor” event, taking place on January 18, 2007 at 4:00-6:30p.m. at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. To take advantage of this promotion or for more information, please e-mail lisap@greaterphilachamber.com.
Are you a new member of YPN?
Want to meet other new members and get an overview of the organization? Join YPN Board members John White and Lawrence Williams on the first Wednesday of every month at the Chamber for YPN New Member Orientation.
The next YPN New Member Orientation will be on Wednesday, February 7 at 5:30PM. The orientation is an hour and will be held at the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce located at 200 S. Broad Street (Broad & Walnut) on the 7th floor. Please confirm your attendance by emailing your contact information to jshapiro@greaterphilachamber.com.
