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YPN Event
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 Tangerine Restaurant Join the Young Professionals Network in Old City at Tangerine Restaurant, one of Starr Restaurants' many establishments in Philadelphia. Howard Wein, COO of Starr Restaurants and President of Starr Restaurant Hotel Group, will be speaking to the group about the effect the company has had on Philadelphia and its plans to expand into other cities. Come out and enjoy a great venue and speaker. YPN Members: FreeYPN Non-members: $20 Registration ends Monday, December 10, 2007. Click here to register for this event YPN Professional Development Program Monday, January 28, 2008 Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Speaker to be announced. Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Mayoral Luncheon Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel Join hundreds of your business peers in celebration of a new day for Greater Philadelphia as Mayor-elect Michael A. Nutter shares his vision for our dynamic region at his first formal address to the business community. The new Mayor is in a unique position to serve as ambassador for the city and the Greater Philadelphia region- with its premier location, transportation infrastructure, knowledge industry and diverse economy. Join us in greeting a new day for Greater Philadelphia with Mayor-elect Michael A. Nutter. Special discounted rate for YPN members to attend is $60. Contact YPN at ypn@greaterphilachamber.com to reserve your space today. YPN would like to recognize last month’s new members. Welcome. Ms. Sara Lopatin AAA Mid-Atlantic |
This month YPN encourages you to:
- Join YPN in Providing Opportunities for Youth.
- Recap YPN’s Networking Event at Marathon Grill.
- Save the Date for Future YPN Events.
- Congratulate the YPN Members who helped to make our Holiday Toy Drive a Success.
Join YPN in Providing Opportunities for Youth
Working Solutions is the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce's workforce development initiative. The goal of Working Solutions is to provide youth with the tools and experience necessary to become capable and productive citizens and employees. Working Solutions connects the business community with youth through WorkReady Philadelphia's paid summer internships, mentoring opportunities through Business Mentoring Youth and advocacy.
The Young Professionals Network is asking you to help make a difference. You can help in multiple ways.
- One way to get involved is by taking in a 10th grade student for 2 to 4 hours a week, January through June, though Business Mentoring Youth. This is an unpaid program aimed at teaching students early on the invaluable lessons about the world of work and interacting with seasoned professionals.
- Companies can also participate in Shadowing Day on January 25, 2008. This day welcomes in ninth grade students from the School District of Philadelphia to the workplace, paired with an employee, in order to see firsthand what it is like in the everyday working world.
- Another way to get involved is by offering a Summer Paid Internship for a high school student. This is an invaluable experience for the students; getting a chance to work 20 hours a week for 6 weeks through the summer.
For more information, please visit the Working Solutions website or call 215.972.3732.
Recap YPN’s Networking Event at Marathon Grill
YPN wrapped up the year on an excellent note with an outstanding event at the Marathon Grill last night. Tom Muldoon, President of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau addressed the group. Mr. Muldoon was very candid about the current challenges he faces with the Convention Center expansion project and shared valuable insight about his vision for the future.
The YPN Toy Drive was a huge success! YPN members really stepped up to the plate and provided some awesome gifts. The students at the McClure Elementary School will be pleasantly surprised by your generosity. Thank you very much YPN members...HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
To view more photos from the event, click here. The event recap by YPN Board member Lawrence Williams can be read in its entirety by visiting gtrphilabiz.wordpress.com.
Save the Date for Future YPN Events
Here is a list of Young Professionals Network Events coming up in 2008. Make sure to register early; many of the events have a limit on the amount of registrations we can accept. Check the website, www.ypnphilly.com, frequently for updates.
YPN Event at Di Bruno Brothers
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Di Bruno Brothers
1730 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Join YPN for an evening of networking at Di Bruno Brothers. Speaking at the event will be Bill Mignucci, Jr., Owner of Di Bruno Brothers. Mr. Mignucci will be speaking about how his family owned business has thrived since 1939, the planned expansion of Di Bruno Brothers into the new Comcast Center, and the steps the company is taking to be environmentally friendly. Be sure to register early! There is a cap on registration for this event.
YPN Professional Development Program on Citywide and Regional Issues
Monday, March 24, 2008
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
YPN Event at The Perelman Building
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art
The Perelman Building
Fairmount Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19130
YPN Event at The Racquet Club of Philadelphia
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Racquet Club of Philadelphia
215 S. 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
YPN Professional Development Program on Community Involvement and Volunteerism
Monday, July 28, 2008
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
DiBona Room
200 S. Broad Street
7th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Thank You to the YPN Members who Donated Toys for the Holiday Toy Drive
- Kathleen Winning
- Lisa Barnabei, Accounting Principals
- Dan Comer, Aflac
- Peter Caperonis, Alteva
- Cheryl Lutz, Arthritis Foundation
- Mara Toukatly, Chorus Communications
- Melissa Grasso, Coldwell Banker Preferred
- Maria Quattrone, Coldwell Banker Preferred
- D’Lynn Larson, Colliers Lanard & Axilbund
- Mindy Kang, Comcast
- Patrick Sweeney, Eight Eleven Inc.
- Erin Lavelle, Fidelity National Title Insurance
- Eli Cohen, First American Title Insurance
- Pete Caldes, Friendly Mortgage
- Steve Grandizio, Friendly Mortgage
- Lam Tran, Friendly Mortgage
- Kate Goodberry, Goodberry Design Company
- Tara Quay, Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
- Barbara Saverino, Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
- Amy Gorman, Moshulu Restaurant
- Janet Flood, Paliani Consulting
- Chris Paliani, Paliani Consulting
- Jessica Schultz, Philadelphia Education Fund
- Kevin Cafferky, Philadelphia OIC
- Barry Isbert, Philadelphia OIC
- Brad Smith, Philadelphia OIC
- Shana Jalbert, Philadelphia Youth Network
- Natalie Madanick, Philadelphia Youth Network
- Nick Kray, PNC Bank
- Tina Greco, PREIT
- Molly Balthaser, Republic First Bank
- Scott Balthaser, Republic First Bank
- Ramzi Dagher, Republic First Bank
- Jeff DeCesare, Republic First Bank
- Mai-Linh Hoang, SilverFlame Communications
- DJ Adams, Sovereign Bank
- Erin Hamilton, SVA Holdings
- Sarah Van Aken, SVA Holdings
- Derek Wood, Tactix Real Estate
- Stephanie Balan, Tri-State Realtors
Are you a new member of YPN?
Want to meet other new members and get an overview of the organization? Join YPN Board member Tina Greco this month at the Chamber for YPN New Member Orientation. Tina has been employed with the Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT) for nearly 5 years, currently working in their Corporate Partnership Marketing Department as a Marketing Representative. PREIT owns close to 40 shopping malls along the East coast, including local malls like The Gallery at Market East, Cherry Hill, Willow Grove Park & Plymouth Meeting. She deals in B2B business development by offering advertising and sponsorship programs to local businesses within the malls’ community. Tina holds an MBA from Drexel University, and an undergraduate degree from St. Joseph’s University.
The next YPN New Member Orientation will be on Monday, January 28, 2008 at 5:30PM. 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.
