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DEVELOPING and CONNECTING young professionals YPN to host the 2021 Crossroads Summ it By Jennie Doyen Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce The Young Professionals Network, a program of the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce, seeks to develop and grow future leaders of the Sioux Falls area. YPN currently has nearly 1,000 members, and more than 3,000 people have participated since the program launched in 2009. Professional development and networking are two key features of YPN. The group meets the demand for these opportunities primarily by organizing and hosting a wide variety of events. Formats range from small group sessions to larger networking events with more than 100 people. Social events provide an environment for YPN members to form new professional connections in a casual setting, while learning and growth events offer a chance to go behind the scenes at a local business or learn from a seasoned business executive through Q&A sessions. “YPN has become a tremendous asset for the attraction and retention of young professionals who are choosing Sioux Falls to establish roots and grow their career,” said Chamber President & CEO Jeff Griffin. “By engaging young workers and investing in their professional development, we are affirming that we value their contributions to our community and we want them to stay.”
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