ARTICLES Elizabeth Cardona the first recipient of YPS Excellence In Leadership Award
Falcons Partner with Young Professionals Society
"We are excited about this opportunity to build a relationship with this dynamic group of young professionals," said Falcons president and general manager Bruce Landon. "They have a membership of over 700 and it continues to grow and it is the perfect demographic for us to work with. We look forward to sponsoring their networking events on May 15 and October 16 as we continue to brand the Springfield Falcons and build our ticket base." "YPS is excited about the relationship we are building with the Falcons," said YPS president Michelle Sade. "Connecting our membership with Springfield's only hometown team is outstanding. The opportunity for young professionals to participate in securing hockey in Springfield for years to come is a commitment YPS is proud of and we are looking forward to the season." The Falcons are currently accepting deposits on full, half, and mini season ticket packages for the 2008-09 season, in addition to 40 and 10-Flex Packs. For more information regarding season ticket information, contact the Falcons office at 413-739-3344. Excerpt from OurSports Central - Independent and Minor League Sports News: www.OurSportsCentral.com
Next YPS gathering asks members for Toys for Tots
YPS is asking that everyone brings a donation for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation for entrance into the event. Please check out their Web site www.ToysForTots.org for more information and to find out more about what you can do to help. Monetary donations will also be accepted and greatly appreciated. YPS was launched by young professionals in the corporate, non-profit, cultural, and public arenas in order to initiate a dialogue on how young area professionals can get more involved in the community in which they live and work. YPS has already received great support from area organizations, businesses, and young professionals. "Third Thursday" events, having continually boasted over 175 attendees are quickly transforming themselves into the premier networking and social events in the Pioneer Valley. YPS welcomes all young professionals interested in participating in this regional effort, to join them in realizing their goal of fostering lasting professional and personal connections between people of diverse backgrounds, while also helping to contribute to the community. Bring friends, business cards, and an outgoing attitude. Food, music and a cash bar will be provided courtesy of Maximum Capacity Sports Bar. There will also be a drawing for some cool raffle prizes too. For more information on the next event or to learn more about YPS visit www.springfieldyps.com. Advance reservations are not required but appreciated. Excerpt from The
Reminder Online: http://www.thereminder.com/features/business/nextypsgatheringas Young
Professionals Gather to Network
- The Republican / MassLive.com SPRINGFIELD - The next generation of professionals and entrepreneurs is ready to take over. The Young Professional Society held its third social event on June 21 at the Museum of Fine Arts at the Quadrangle. The organization provides networking and social opportunities for the area's young professional community. "It's absolutely important to engage this demographic because this is the knowledge corridor that we have," said Alyssa Carvalho, of West Springfield, of the society. "We have all these inspirational young people who are being educated here but leaving the area to pursue other interests. We really want to keep them here." The organization meets on the third Thursday of each month. "We get together and it's a networking and social event to get to know your peers, make some friends in the area, make some contacts and just have fun," Carvalho said. Carvalho finds many local businesses have leaders and boards with members in the 40- to 50-year-old demographic. "We're trying to get these people interested, cultivated and prepared to serve on boards for non-profits, private institutions and prepare, develop, grow and prosper them as leaders in this area," Carvalho said. "We feel that by giving this opportunity by these monthly social events that we're capturing that and keeping them engaged." The group has three areas of concentration: social, business development and volunteer work. The group also organizes a series of "CEO Luncheons" that provide a venue for young people to meet, network and socialize with area business leaders. Every other month, a small group can use the luncheons as a chance to learn more about corporations. "There just seems to be a lack of youth," said David Smith, of West Springfield. "It's hard to break into those cliques. These are the leaders and these are the contacts that even the younger generation down the road is going to be looking to get hold of. "If we keep our eyes open, we can see that there's a need for the younger generation to really touch base with some of the decision makers and the people we don't usually get an opportunity to speak to," Smith said. "This is a great way to focus on that and create a cult of our own." The group also wants to build around volunteer activity. "We're hoping that in the future to have a volunteer-type fund-raiser type thing," said Maureen Midghall, of East Longmeadow, a financial services supervisor at Webster Bank. "I think that young professionals really benefit from this. "They can use that to help their career paths," she added. "It'll help develop more contacts and help develop their resume and that's really our approach right now." Andrew P. Jensen, of Agawam, is the president and chief executive officer of Jx2 Productions, a DJ, karaoke and sound service. He believes social events are great for marketing. "It allows you to interact with other people in the community and gives you contacts to be able to network and grow your business," Jensen said. "My business is so word-of-mouth oriented that this is really the best way to get out there and talk to people one-on-one." The next Young Professional Society meeting will be tomorrow at Samuel's Tavern in Springfield. To contact the group, e-mail springfieldyps@yahoo.com
The Young and the Networking - Business West "Picture This" Young professionals gathered at the Springfield Art Museum on June 21 for the third free event staged by the Young Professional Society (YPS). Attendees mixed and mingled among the latest exhibit, “Seldom Seen: Contemporary Art from the Permanent Collection,” with paintings, sculpture, and lithographs by Picasso, Lichtenstein, and others. The YPS is a networking group launched by young professionals in the corporate, non-profit, cultural, and public arenas in order to initiate a dialogue on how young area professionals can get more involved in the community in which they live and work. Excerpt from Business West Online: http://businesswest.com/dept.asp?dat=7/9/2007&hea=Picture%20This |
Springfield,
MA - The Springfield Falcons, proud members of the American Hockey League, announced today
that they have partnered with the Young Professionals Society for the 2008-09 season.
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