[New] CHAMBER YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Chamber Young Professionals is an opportunity for young professionals coming from different walks of life (age, families, locations, perspectives) to get together to network and serve the community. Members learn about different career paths, ways to better the community and also build professional and personal relationships with their fellow YPs.

CYP members have always been active in the community, but the last few months have been an especially busy time for the group. Members came together to support local organizations and nonprofits while also gathering to learn from mentors and build relationships.

“Service is the rent we pay for being. It is the very purpose of life, and not something you do in your spare time.” – Marian Wright

Edelman

I believe in this statement. Being the philanthropy chair allows me to give back to the community and meet individuals I wouldn’t have met otherwise. I have a passion for seeing others succeed and philanthropy is a way of doing that.

CYP is great way to meet other young professionals who want to see the City of Owensboro reach its full potential. It allows us to build relationships and collaborate on many projects.

CYP is a great asset for local young professionals to get involved. Networking can open doors to business opportunities and contributes to the growth of Owensboro. This provides the opportunity to come together, make connections and generate ideas to better serve our community. The future development of Owensboro lies in the hands of the young professionals.

We host monthly events such as Coffee & Conversations, happy hours, volunteer opportunities, and luncheons with an excellent group of guest speakers to help educate, motivate and encourage members.

MALLORY SACRE MARKETING/ ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE REGIONAL LAND TITLE COMPANY WILSON, HUTCHINSON & LITTLEPAGE

Over the last few months, CYP members have been active in the community, coming together to support local organizations, nonprofits while also coming together to learn more about being young professionals.

›› In July, they served dinner at New Life Church.

›› In August, CYP members helped build beds with Sleep in Heavenly Peace.

›› CYP members came together to help out at the Chamber Golf Classic in August as well.

›› In the September Lunch and Learn sponsored by Owensboro Health, CYP members learned from Bart Darrell.

›› In September, they served a meal with Beverly’s Hearty Slice.

›› In October, Owensboro Catholic Schools sponsored the meeting, where Tom Lilly spoke.

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For the first time in 3 years, Guys and Ties returned to Burns Middle School The first monthly meeting focused on appropriate dress for specific occasions and how to properly tie a tie. Next, they will be talking to the kids about finance.

›› And this group knows how to have fun and create community, scheduling coffee meet ups and even throwing a fun costume party for Halloween.

HANNAH ADAMS

US Bank

ASHLEY AGADA

Girls Inc.

CARLIE BROWN

Owensboro Public Schools

CHERYL BURKS-MCCARTHY

Daviess County Cooperative Extension Service

JACOB BURTON Independence Bank MEGAN CARTER Owensboro Health

HANNAH CECIL