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YBP Upcoming Events
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JANUARY
Date: Tuesday, January 19
Time: 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Location: Red’s Old 395
Theme: Speed Networking
Chair: Gerd/Johnny |
FEBRUARY
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 4
Time: 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Location: Grand Sierra Resort
Theme: Professional Development Boot camp
Chair: Megan W. |
MARCH
Date: Tuesday, March 30
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Location: * Carson Lanes
Theme: Family Night
Chair: Megan L.
*Please note change of venue! |
Click here for the:
2010 YBP Events Calendar
January's YBP Mixer at
Red's Old 395 Grill
You will continue to receive updates and notices each month.
Member Spotlight
Anna Weinman Gonzales
Community Relationship Manager
Great West Division | American Cancer Society, Inc.
691 Sierra Rose Drive, Suite A, Reno, NV 89511 | cancer.org
775.828.2201 | fax: 775.329.8592
What are the three most important things about you?
* I like to keep a smile on my face!
* I highly value the relationships I build through work and in my personal life.
* I love to learn new things! Continued education and self reflection help me grow on a daily basis!
What is your current profession? Career Goals?
I'm currently working for the American Cancer Society as a "Community Relationship Manager". I work with four communities in Northern Nevada to plan and implement Relay For Life events, as an effort to fundraise for ACS. I truly love my job! As I tell members of the community on a daily basis, "we have all been touched by cancer", and I feel fortunate to work for an organization that is so meaningful to me on a personal level. I hope to continue with the American Cancer Society for many years to come.
How does the YBP enhance your business?
YBP has provided me with fantastic networking opportunities. Every time I attend an event, I meet someone new. My job performance is highly dependent upon my ability to build, and foster, relationships with members of a community. I've invited many YBP members to be involved with the Carson City Relay For Life, and many have accepted. Relay is an opportunity for businesses to showcase their products and/or services, while helping the community and the national efforts to reduce cancer as a major health concern. Additionally, I value the opportunity to network with people who are in a similar stage in life. I've developed many friendships through YBP, and will continue to be part of the organization.
What do you wish to get out of your YBP membership?
I hope to continue meeting new people, and developing strong business relationships and friendships. Every event has been fun and rewarding, so I plan to keep coming back!
What advice can you give other young professionals?
I strongly believe that people who are motivated to succeed can do so! I've zig-zagged around the country over the past ten years, and have had to "start fresh" on a number of occasions. It's important to be friendly, and demonstrate exceptional follow-through. Cultivate the relationships you build, and focus on what makes you happy as an individual.
Meet 2010 YBP Chair Megan Walsh
Megan Walsh, financial advisor at Irwin Union Bank is the
2010 YBP chair.
The YBP began in late August of 2007 and invites young professionals between the ages of 21-40 to join them.
Following is an interview with Walsh:
Q: You have been part of the organizing committee of YBP since the very beginning. What direction do you and your new board wish to take this organization in the future?
A: The direction I would like to see the group go into is one of informative mixers and community involvement with interactive members.
Q: YBP has over 100 members from within the region; what future growth do you wish to see?
A: I want to see an increase in quality members over quantity, to grow in strength rather than numbers. Given the population of Carson City, I believe that we have attracted the finest young professionals and will continue to do so.
Q: Tell me a little about yourself and how YBP has increased your visibility in this community. What is your current job and what are your professional goals for the future?
A: I have been at Irwin Union Bank for over 5 years; currently I work with our wonderful retail clients as a Financial Service Advisor. My personal time is spent practicing yoga, taking long hikes with my dogs and going to concerts. In the future I would like to open my own clothing boutique. Being an active member of the Young Business Professionals has granted me the privilege to visit businesses I might not have patronized before; it has given me the opportunity to promote Irwin Union Bank and to share camaraderie with professionals like myself.
Q: One of the goals of YBP is to advance the professional growth of your members. How are you doing this?
A: Our board can provide educational forums that are not only informative and interesting but also inspiring. I want our members to have a strong tie with our community by providing special events that partner with area nonprofit organizations. I hope this will encourage our members to volunteer. Ultimately, I hope that our networking events build clientele for the small business owners, generate leads for our members in sales, and allow our members to thrive in this economy.
Q: Who is on the board?
A: The 2010 board includes: Rebekah Stetson, Christy Gillespie, Megan LoPresti, Gerd Poppinga, Lisa Stirgus, William Shattuck & Jonathon Olivas.
All YBP event information listed
on Chamber homepage.
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Mission Statement: To help young professionals grow and develop their business, business skills and relationships while becoming more educated and involved in our growing communities. |
For information on how you can join,
contact the Chamber at 882-1565
or
complete the application and send to:
1900 S. Carson St. Ste 200
Follow YBP on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/YBPCarsonCity
YBP on Linked In
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2093084
YoungProfessionalsMEMBERSHIP APPLICATION.doc
Questions, comments or interested in hosting an event?
Email us at: carsoncityybp@yahoo.com
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