Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield

Welcome to the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield

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The Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield represents the regions corporate, non-profit, and cultural interests by engaging an under 40 demographic is several distinct areas. YPS is concentrating efforts on business & career development and networking; social & cultural involvement; and community activism through nonprofit organizations & volunteerism.

The group holds various monthly events. ‘Third Thursdays’, is a social and business networking event held at various locations

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throughout the Pioneer Valley; attendance averages 200 young professionals per month. The Business Development sector's "CEO Luncheon" spotlights local business leaders and allows them to share their experience. The Non-Profit/Volunteerism area of YPS works to support dozens of deserving causes throughout the region.

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May's "Third Thursday" at Westwood in Westfield
Thursday, May 15th from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Westwood Restaurant and Pub in Westfield, MA .
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June’s CEO Luncheon with Cynthia J. Anzalotti of CityStage & Symphony Hall
Friday, June 6th from Noon-1:30pm with Cynthia J. Anzalotti at CityStage in Downtown Springfield.
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June's "Third Thursday" at the Hu Ke Lau
Thursday, June 19th from 5:00pm-7:00pm at the Hu Ke Lau Restaurant & Dinner Theater in Chicopee.
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Elizabeth Cardona the first recipient of YPS Excellence In Leadership Award

Elizabeth Cardona, Director of Governor Patrick’s Western Massachusetts office in Springfield, was named the first ever recipient of the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield’s Excellence In Leadership Award. Ms. Cardona received the award at the annual Leadership Institute graduation celebration on Monday, April 14th, 2008 at The Colony Club in Springfield.

Young Professional Society Excellence In Leadership Award was created to recognize that prior Leadership Institute alumnus who has distinguished his/herself through community involvement, civic leadership, and professional excellence.

Elizabeth Cardona receiving the YPS Excellence In Leadership Award