This month YPN encourages you to:

• Recap YPN’s first Professional Development Program: Networking 101
• Recap YPN’s networking event at The Palm Restaurant
• Volunteer with YPN and the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce for Philadelphia Cares Day
• Welcome YPN’s new partners

Recap YPN’s first Professional Development Program: Networking 101

This year YPN has created five professional development seminars for its members. YPN held the first Professional Development Program on Monday September 17, 2007. Speaking to a full house was Lyn Kremer, publisher of the Philadelphia Business Journal. Lyn gave the audience tips on how to start conversations with a complete stranger, how to organize yourself for a networking event, even how to dress for the most success. The night was finished off with a trip to Applebee’s to watch the Monday Night Eagles game. We look forward to seeing you at a future seminar. The seminars are held every other month at the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce’s office located at 200 South Broad Street, Suite 700.

The other topics for Professional Development covered will be:

• November 26, 2007 – Entrepreneurialism
• January 28, 2008 – Career Advancement
• March 24, 2008 – City wide and regional issues
• May 2008 – YPN encourages all to attend the annual Success in the City event
• July 28, 2008 – Community involvement and volunteerism

Recap YPN’s networking event at The Palm Restaurant

The Young Professionals Network started off its programming year with a sold out event featuring Joe Frick at The Palm Restaurant on Monday, September 24, 2007. Joe Frick is the President and CEO of Independence Blue Cross and current Chair of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. He spoke at the event about his personal success, how it is important to have “work-life balance,” and about his commitment to the community. He also reminded those in attendance that YPN members and their peers are the emerging leaders for Greater Philadelphia. Additional information will follow on opportunities to get more involved. If you have suggestions, please forward them to YPN at ypn@greaterphilachamber.com.

The venue was absolutely extraordinary. The Palm provided YPN with exceptional hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and service. The speaker was also exceptional. Join us on October 16, 2007 to hear Brian Tierney, Publisher for Philadelphia Media Holdings, and Eric Grilly, President of philly.com, speak at Philadelphia Media Holdings for what should be another amazing event.

Check out the new Chamber Blog to read testimonials from YPN members and to see more pictures from the night.

Volunteer with YPN and the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce for Philadelphia Cares Day

What is Philadelphia Cares Day?
Greater Philadelphia Cares, in partnership with the Philadelphia School District, hosts the 13th Annual Philadelphia Cares Day, a marathon day of service that gives children attractive and more functional learning environments. More than 100 schools will benefit from fresh coats of paint, refurbished libraries, landscaped green spaces, restored playground equipment, and much more.

Join with the Young Professionals Network as we return McClure Elementary School in North Philadelphia. YPN began its relationship with the school last year at Philadelphia Cares Day and has since had our former chair become the principal for a day, as well as conducted a book and toy drive. To finish the year last year, the network hosted a field day for students with perfect attendance. YPN is happy to be continuing its volunteering relationship with the school and be expanding our activities to expand our impact with the community.

When is it?
Saturday, October 20, 2007
9:15 AM - 2:00 PM (approximately)

What is the schedule for the day?

If you are interested in joining the YPN team, you can register online at http://www.philacares.com/events/annualpages/pcd.htm, select "Click here to register now", select "Join a Team" and then "Young Professionals Network".

Thank you to YPN’s 2007-2008 partners

The Young Professionals Network extends a special thank you to our partners. With their support, YPN is able to provide quality programming and give members a unique opportunity to get involved in Greater Philadelphia. Returning partners are St. Joseph’s University Evian K. Haub School of Business, TD Banknorth and uwishunu.com. The new partners are Cozen O’Connor and Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions.

Are you a new member of YPN?

Want to meet other new members and get an overview of the organization? Join YPN Board members Nick Willert and Heather Quinn this month at the Chamber for YPN New Member Orientation. Nick is a Director at The Siegfried Group, LLP where he specializes in providing high quality Accounting and Financial Services to Fortune 500 Companies and other large organizations. A graduate of St. Joseph’s University and life long Philadelphia native, Nick is also active with the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants serving as co-chair of their Young CPAs committee. Heather Quinn is an Assistant Vice President, Business Development & Sales Manager for TD Banknorth. She has been with the company for over 5 years and works to maintain and grow business relationships for her branch location in Center City, Philadelphia. This is Heather's third year on board for YPN and her fourth year as a member.

The next YPN New Member Orientation will be on November 26, 2007, at 5:30PM. Also, there will be an orientation on December 5, 2007. The orientations 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 Jacob Rozran at ypn@greaterphilachamber.com.