Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce

Join a relaxed networking opportunity for young professionals to meet and see the Flower Show. Hosted by the PHS Young Friends at SoleFood Restaurant of the Loews Hotel, the evening begins with an open bar and free hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 pm. Guests can then head across Market Street to the world-famous Flower Show.

Groups invited to this all-new event include Generation Appreciation Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Ballet Young Friends, Young Involved Philadelphia, and Young Professionals Network, among others.

Tickets for Young Professional Night can be purchased at theflowershow.com. The $50 ticket includes the cocktail reception and one Flower Show ticket (good any day March 6 – 13).

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Due to weather conditions, YPN Professional Development: Connect with Others and Build Stronger Relationships scheduled for 5:30-7:30pm on Thursday, January 27, 2011 in the DiBona Room at the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce has been postponed. If you are registered for this program, you will be notified about an alternate date.

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If you are applying or thinking about applying to b-school take note:

This month, Kaplan is hosting a FREE series of events for people who are not only considering business school but also looking to get serious about their applications. All of you are invited to participate at no charge. The first 4 events take place live online in our virtual classroom and happy hours are hosted in 15 cities nationwide. In Philly, that place will be City Tap House, at 3925 Walnut St, on the Upper Terrace level of the Radian.

Please see details below and visit http://bit.ly/blueprint_ypn to register for the event. Login information is sent after registration. If you have questions, feel free to contact me, Doug Barg, at doug.barg@kaplan.com .

Business School Blueprint 2011
Featuring the First Annual MBA Night

Started early, done right: that’s your business school application in 2011 when you start in January. Business School Blueprint 2011 is a five-day free program from Kaplan GMAT that will address the key questions about the MBA – whether it’s right for you, what programs you should target, and how to get in. The competition is stiffer than ever, but by starting in January, you can assemble an optimal, standout application.

• Business School – Why and Where to Go (live online, Sunday 1/23 9 PM EST.)
In this seminar, we’ll kick off the program and address the following topics: the traditional (and less traditional) reasons to pursue the degree; full-time vs. part-time vs. EMBA; the ROI and financing of an MBA; the elements of the application; assessing your competitiveness as a candidate; and how to identify your target schools.

• The Perfect B School Application (live online, Monday 1/24 9 PM EST.)
Your application is a balanced portfolio of academic and work experience, your GMAT score, application essays, recommendations, and your networking and research. This session will lay out a step-by-step plan to prepare each part in the coming months. You’ll walk away with a concrete timeline that you can import into your calendar of choice.

• Assessing (and Improving) your Resume (live online, Tuesday 1/25 9 PM EST.)
Some parts of your application can be changed and some can’t. Your resume – both the document itself and the experience it reflects – can’t be changed overnight, but it’s not set in stone. You’ll walk away from this session with an improved resume and an idea of areas that need to be addressed and how.

• 100 Hours: a GMAT Study Plan (live online, Wednesday 1/26 9 PM EST.)
The average 600+ and 700+ scorer prepares 100 hours for the GMAT. So, at 2 hours per day, you should plan for 2 to 3 months of preparation for the test. In this seminar, we’ll introduce the test and you’ll walk away with a specific outline for GMAT preparation and links to various resources.

• First Annual MBA Night (at City Tap House, 3925 Walnut Street, Terrace Level in the Radian, Thursday evening , 1/27, 6:30 – 8:00 PM.)
The First Annual MBA Night will be an opportunity for you to meet informally with alumni of MBA programs (Cornell, Emory, Georgetown, Notre Dame, Villanova and many more. You’ll get a feel for different programs, get your questions answered, and start building what business school is known for – a strong network with whom you can have a great time. And to help make sure all registrants have a great time, the first round is on Kaplan. (Must be 21 or older to attend.)

FREE registration for all events here: http://bit.ly/blueprint_ypn

I look forward to seeing you on Thursday the 27th at City Tap House.

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“Connect the Dots” is a program by Philadelphia Academies, Inc. designed to offer high school seniors an opportunity to experience their first professional networking event. The students are brought to a business location where they participate in a loosely structured mock networking event with a group of business professionals. These events allow students to develop their networking skills and to build their professional network.

Needs: Venue Space and 20-30 Volunteers Each Day

Dates:
December 15, 2010 – Lincoln HS
January 12, 2011 – Lincoln HS/MLK HS
January 19, 2011 – Furness HS Urban Education Program
February 7, 2011 – West Philadelphia HS Automotive Program
March 9, 2011 – West Philadelphia HS and Benjamin Franklin HS Biotech Programs and Kensington HS Business Program
April 13, 2011 – Parkway West HS Urban Education Program

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Diera Shaw, Business Partner Specialist at dshaw@academiesinc.org.

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Greater Philadelphia Cares is recruiting volunteers for the Philadelphia Marathon. If any YPN members would like to volunteer, we still have lots of opportunities available and need to fill up the spots.

Sign up today to be part of the action at this world-class race! You’ll meet and help more than 18,000 runners and some 40,000 spectators, who come from every state in the nation and more than 30 countries.

We especially need volunteers for the early shifts on Sunday, November 21.
Race day activities include course monitors, support at the start, finish, and other parts of the course. Hand out water to the runners!

All race volunteers will receive a free 2010 Philadelphia Marathon sweat shirt!
There is a role for everyone. Form a team with your friends, family, co-workers, school, church, or civic group. Have fun working together while supporting this wonderful event!

If you are interested, please let me know or go directly to http://www.gpcares.com/events/PhilaMarathon.html for info and to sign up now!

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Are you interested in showcasing Philadelphia as a World Class Town?
Would you like an amazing Philadelphia Marathon Sweatshirt?

The Philadelphia Marathon is a 3-day premier showcase event for the City of Philadelphia, November 19-21 and we need you to be a part of it. We know that Philadelphia is a world-class sports town and with runners and supporters coming in from all over, now’s our chance to show-off.

Who makes this event happen? Volunteers! Volunteers handle all the operations of this amazing and really fun event. If you’re interested in building community, having fun, meeting athletes, laughing, hard work and supporting the image and vitality of our city – then join us!
We especially need early birds on race day to assist with operations.

WHEN
Sunday, November 21st
Volunteer check-in starts at 5:15 AM
(On the Parkway, specific location to be announced)

HOW
To sign up as an individual or a group please go to www.gpcares.org and click the Philly Marathon link
-OR-
Contact Christine Waite
Christine@gpcares.org
(c) 908-763-0333

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Kaplan GMAT and the Penn State  Smeal College of Business invite you  to meet Smeal MBA Admissions Director, Carrie Marcinkevage  on  Tuesday October 26, at 7 pm at the Philadelphia Kaplan Center, 1538 Walnut St, Philadelphia.

Don’t miss this opportunity to ask your questions about Smeal MBA programs and the admissions process in a relaxed , informal setting.

Complimentary light refreshments will be served.

Please register for this event at  http://ow.ly/2Q9Dx

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Thursday, November 4th
6 to 9:00 p.m.

Exhibition on View:
Narcissus in the Studio: Artist Portraits & Self-Portraits
Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building

Beginning this fall, PAFA is opening its doors at night to invite members and the public inside for evenings of fun, flavor and friendship. Guests will be invited to mingle in the galleries, enjoy signature cocktails and delicious food, revel in good music, explore the galleries on their own or with guides, and experience Para’s art treasures under the provocative blanket of night.

This first event will showcase all of PAFA’s “choicest bits” during its program premier, proving the naked awesomeness of what a museum can be when it reveals itself fully to visitors. Taking place within the galleries of the museum’s recently-opened exhibition Narcissus in the Studio, composed entirely of artist’s self-portraits and portraits of each other, the evening will feature a Naked at Night Scavenger Hunt, signature cocktails sponsored by Capital Wine and Spirits, a Full Frontal Nudity Gallery Talk, and a one night only art project organized by the artist collective Space 1026. A musical performance by the West Philly Orchestra will strip audiences of their perceptions of what an “orchestra” really is, with a bold, unflinching sound rooted in Eastern European folk music traditions, but dressed in the sounds of twenty-first century Philadelphia, voices nourished by our jazz heritage, tinged with punk rock, soul, and cheesesteaks.

http://pafa.givezooks.com/events/pafa-after-dark

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Don’t believe the non-hype; this election is critical. On November 2nd, the votes cast in Philadelphia may well determine our next governor and U.S. Senator, as well as the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives and the State legislature.

That’s why we need you to volunteer on November 2nd. People trust the Committee of Seventy to be the nonpartisan champion of fair elections in Philadelphia, and the service that Seventy volunteers provide is invaluable. As a Seventy volunteer, you will visit polling places with a partner on Election Day and answer questions from “Where’s my polling place?” to “They don’t have my name on the rolls. What do I do?”

Sign up today at www.seventy.org/volunteer.

Better yet, volunteer with a friend or two. We’ll pair you up. We will provide training, materials, and the 1-866-OUR-VOTE hotline so you can answer your neighbors’ questions (small and large) and help ensure a smooth voting experience for all.
There are several convenient trainings scheduled at our office in Center City, as well as various locations throughout the city.

Thank you! The Committee of Seventy is pleased to invite you to join us as we work for clean and effective government, fair elections, and informed citizens.

For more information, please contact us at flancos@seventy.org or 215-557-3600 x107.

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Buika
Perelman Theater
Tuesday, October 26 7:30pm

A trailblazing force in contemporary Spanish music, Buika stands at the crossroads of many genres—where jazz, funk, flamenco, copla, and neo-soul come together in a sublime musical pact. In her Kimmel Center debut, the ’sultry’ vocalist and two-time Latin Grammy® nominee draws on the musical influences of her childhood on the Spanish island of Mallorca for an ‘achingly beautiful’ performance.

Save $10 on tickets to Buika!
Promo Code is BUIKA
Link is https://tickets.kimmelcenter.org/Cart/Cart.aspx?perf_no=10130&promoCode=BUIKA

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