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Chamber Young Professionals
CHAMBER YOUNG PROFESSIONALS BUILDS COMMUNITY AND FUTURE LEADERS
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT
Chamber Young Professionals (CYP) provides a great opportunity for professionals 40 years and younger to network and educate themselves on important issues facing the Greater Owensboro area. Through community service projects, social events, corporate tours and professional development, CYP members develop strong ties in the Owensboro community. The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce encourages members to become more involved throughout the community and to serve as future leaders.
CYP Membership is $50 per year if you or your employer is a Chamber member and $100 per year if you or your employer is a non-Chamber member. (Many employers will cover this fee.)
Contact cyp@owensboro.com to join now!
SARA WILLIAMS
CPA - SENIOR ACCOUNTANT, RINEY HANCOCK CYP CHAIR Why did you join CYP?
I graduated from Kentucky Wesleyan College in 2015 and was starting my career at Riney Hancock CPAs. I did not grow up in Owensboro, so I was looking for a way to make new friends and get more involved in the community. Chamber Young Professionals was being revived by the Chamber and starting up again around that time, and it was a perfect fit for me!
Why is CYP important to Owensboro?
CYP not only provides opportunities for its members to make connections, engage with the community, develop personally and professionally, and become stronger leaders, but CYP is beneficial for Owensboro as a whole. Having a place for young people, from all different occupations and backgrounds, to gather and talk about issues our area is facing, get out in the community and work on service projects together, socialize at local restaurants, and learn about our local businesses on corporate tours, is invaluable for Owensboro. CYP members develop strong ties in Greater Owensboro and will hopefully want to stay here and continue to make our community a better place.
The friendships, for sure. Building relationships with people I may not have ever come into contact with if not for CYP has been so special. Owensboro has become home for me, and CYP has played a huge role in making it feel that way. MARIO VIZUET
WEALTH ADVISOR, OLD NATIONAL BANK CYP VICE CHAIR Why did you join CYP?
Moving to a new city can be exciting but also a little intimidating. When I first moved to Owensboro, I didn’t know anyone. I went to work, the gym and home each day on repeat but knew I wanted more. Joining CYP helped spark conversations with like-minded young professionals that have grown to be some of my best friends.
Why is CYP important to Owensboro?
After 5 years of living in Owensboro, I can honestly say that CYP is one of the main reasons I’ve stayed. It’s where I met my closest friends, it’s brought many of my professional connections, but most important, it gave me a sense of belonging in our community. I hope I am able to do the same for new members that move to Owensboro.
I love that CYP has a great variety of events. Lunch meetings are great for breaking up the work day and getting a motivational message. Philanthropy always reminds me how fortunate we are for the community that always shows up to help. Our social events are a great time to celebrate our successes and meet new members. It gives me the opportunity to meet leaders in the community and develop close relationships with other young professionals.
JAKE BOSWELL
MORNING NEWS ANCHOR, WEHT/WTVW CYP PHILANTHROPY CHAIR
Why did you join CYP?
When I moved back to Owensboro in 2017, I wanted to find a way to connect to the professional community. CYP was recommended by a friend. Right away, I realized the group was filled with young, motivated people who really are invested in the city. I’ve since met several new people who’ve helped me grow professionally, and are now good friends.
Why is CYP important to Owensboro?
The group is made up of a good mix of Owensboro natives and people who’ve moved here from different parts of the country, and world, for their career. That mix creates not only a group of talented people, but also a stream of innovative ideas. Business owners around the city all agree, attracting young talent is extremely important. CYP provides a welcoming community for people who are working hard to be leaders at their workplace and the city in due time.
Learning so much about our community. CYP offers a large amount of social events and volunteer opportunities. Each time we meet at a business, help students at a local school, or donate our time to a non-profit, I learn a great deal about people. The members of CYP never seem to stop thinking of what’s next. The next way to help a group in need. The next way to attract more talent to the area. The next way to help each other. It’s exciting to be a part of.
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