Monday, November 30, 2009

Wake Up Wednesday

Join us December 2 for the first in a series of Wake Up Wednesday's.

Join other Young Professionals at Saint's Rest, December 2 at 7am. Bring your great holiday gift ideas to share!

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Thirsty Third Thursday

Grinnell Young Professionals will be hosting the first in a series of Thirsty Third Thursday's at Lonnski's Pub and Deli. Thursday, November 19th, at 5pm join other GYP members for a drink and networking.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

November 2009 YPIowa Newsletter

The official e-newsletter of the Young Professionals of Iowa. Our mission is “to help young professionals in Iowa take responsibility for the growth of their communities to ensure the long term advancement of the State of Iowa.” Please visit www.ypiowa.com for the latest YP news and events throughout Iowa.

Please forward this information to anyone that might be interested. You may subscribe to future issues by clicking here.

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Inside this issue:
• YPIowa Board and Committee Positions Available
• YP Symposium
• You Are Invited
• 2010 YP Day at the Capitol
• Iowa Energy Young Professionals Night
YPIowa Board and Committee Positions Available


The Young Professionals of Iowa Board is meeting on November 13th to nominate new members for board positions. The broader the representation of our board from a variety of groups, the better ideas we have as a group. Do you know someone from your area who would be a great board member? If so, email us their information. The YPIowa Board meets four times a year and each board member also works on our strategic plan through work on a committee. If you want a short-term duty to help out and are not interested in a board position, a committee is for you! Right now, we are beginning the planning for the day at the capitol and could use representation from around the state to help us achieve a state wide focus in our speakers and programming for the day.

When we do board nominations, we think of people we know from across the state, but there are always those of you out there that are involved and amazing individuals that we NEED to be involved and just haven’t yet met. Please forward this on to those great people and help us find them, get them involved, and change our state for the better!
YP Symposium
Opportunity for Development & Networking


On November 5, 2009, the Young Professionals of Dubuque will host the 3rd Annual YP Symposium at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa. This daylong event offers all in attendance dynamic professional development sessions and engaging networking opportunities. The YP Symposium is held in memory of Meghan Hackett.

Keynote Speaker, Liz Lynch, will present Smart Networking for Career Success. Networking is one of the fastest, most cost effective ways to establish more business and accelerate your career. But it can also be a frustrating, time-consuming endeavor if you don’t know how to put the pieces together correctly. Liz will be providing her book “Smart Networking” for all Symposium attendees.

Click here for the agenda.

After the YP Symposium concludes, attendees are invited to attend a special Networking Reception to connect with others and reflect on their experiences from the day. The Networking Reception will run from 4:30 to 6:00 pm at Tony Roma’s at the Grand River Center.

As a special part of the annual YP Symposium, YPD will recognize one member with the Outstanding Young Professional of Dubuque Award in Honor of Meghan Hackett. The Symposium and award are dedicated to the memory of Meghan, the original visionary of the Young Professionals of Dubuque.

Young Professionals of Dubuque (YPD) is a diverse group of dedicated, talented individuals who live or work in the tri-state area. YPD is for anyone interested in participating in engaging opportunities and dynamic events while expanding their personal and professional networks. For more information please visit www.ypdubuque.org.
You Are Invited
HR Hot Topics 'Surviving in the New Legislative Landscape'


November 18, 2009
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fairfield Arts & Convention Center
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) and the Fairfield Economic Development Association (FEDA) invite you to attend the HR Hot Topics Session. Register by November 9 and save up to $10 per person. Don't miss out on the early-bird special. This session will give you a fast-moving comprehensive look at many of the important new laws and court decisions affecting employers that have occurred during the past year. "HR Hot Topics" will cover ten topics in easy-to-digest bites and still allow ample time for your questions. Learn more>>>
2010 YP Day at the Capitol
Save the Date - March 10, 2010


Iowa Energy Young Professionals Night
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