YP Quarterly Newsletter - July 2010

Who are the Young Professionals?

The McKinney Young Professionals was established in 2006 to provide a place where McKinney young professionals can connect with other young professionals. YP is a quality group of diverse young professionals working together to showcase McKinney as the BEST place to live, work and play. We provide members with opportunities to get in front of and build relationships with local community and business leaders. Not only does YP give young professionals a voice - it gives them an outlet for affecting change in the McKinney community. YP seeks to work hand-in-hand with current community and business leaders to learn from their experiences and to create a young professional-friendly atmosphere.

YP Mission Statement:

"To attract and retain a young talented workforce by empowering McKinney's Young Professionals in the growth of community and business."

Why join?

We envision the energy, enthusiasm and talent of McKinney 's Young Professionals as the most encouraging asset of our city’s future, come join us!

- Create networking opportunities & business connections

- Create and cultivate our future leaders

- Work to keep our young professionals in McKinney

- Foster economic development

- Contribute to enrich the community

- Build awareness of issues that affect young professionals

What do I get out of it?

- Participation in a network of business contacts and friends

- Programs to foster personal and professional development

- Opportunities to become involved in YP's membership, philanthropy, professional development, public policy and social committees

- Strength in Numbers - We are THE VOICE of  McKinney Young Professionals

- Free monthly After-Hours Events with complimentary appetizers

- Special opportunities for promoting your business

- Community involvement and Chamber involvement

- Exposure to fun, new and undiscovered places in McKinney

Criteria for McKinney YP Membership:

- You live or work in McKinney

- You are in the age range of 21-40 years old

- Payment of annual membership fee - $25 for Members and $35 for not-yet members (membership  includes your T-shirt!

Events:

- Monthly After-Hours Networking Events – Around the third Thursday of each month we meet at a different local venue for appetizers and networking starting from 5:30 p.m-7:00 pm. Current members and potential members are welcome! Events are free to attend.

- Civic & Philanthropic Events – Relay for life, Food drives,

- MISD Career Mentoring Partnership-

- Special Events - Special opportunities for members: Holiday parties, wine tastings, bowling tournaments, much more fun to come!

2010 YP Advisory Committee:

Staff Contact:

Beth McGuire, bmcguire@mckinneychamber.com