Young Professionals Engaged in Stark County
Autumn '09 Spark Newsletter
It’s hard to believe that we are winding down another fun and
exciting year already! And as we look to 2010, I expect even
greater things to come for our organization. But, first, let me
quickly reflect on some of the many activities and programs that we
brought to you in 2009…We held professional development and networking events:
- CEO Meet&Eats at Akron-Canton Airport, Shearer’s Foods, Kenan Advantage Group and Goodwill Industries
- Networking in the Middle V at the Cultural Center for the Arts
- Monthly Meet-Up networking sessions
- College Series YP panel at our local colleges/universities
Social outings and the ever-popular recreation leagues:
- PerplexCity! (a conundrum of ystark! proportions)
- Golf Outing at Brookside
- Dodgeball League, Golf League and two teams in the Canton Rec Softball League
We also launched the ystark! Fellowship Program, a career opportunity for recent college graduates. And we hosted the 2nd Annual Twenty under 40! recognition event.
Wow! I know I was busy, but so were our hundred or so committee volunteers who helped to brainstorm, plan and execute these events. I am grateful for their dedication, passion and time in ensuring that we provide excellent opportunities for you to see what a great place we live. And I’d also like to thank you for supporting us, coming to events and telling your friends about what we do. Have a wonderful, safe and happy holiday season and I’ll see you in 2010!
ystark! joins FACEBOOK to expand social networking possibilities for members
ystark! is now on Facebook! Join hundreds of other young professionals in the community by becoming a fan of the new page.
Facebook is a free social networking site
that allows people from around the world to communicate with each
other. Through the user-friendly service, ystark! members can
engage with the community through the continuous exchange of ideas
and information.As a fan of the ystark! Facebook group, members can interact by sharing suggestions, participating in discussions and posting pictures or videos. Fans will also get the inside scoop on all of the social, networking and cultural events and opportunities hosted by ystark! each month.
To become a fan of ystark!, members must first join Facebook. Simply visit www.facebook.com to become a member – it’s free and easy! Once you’ve joined, search for “ystark!” to find the group page.
ystark! is a department of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce that aims to attract and retain a diverse and engaged work force for area businesses through networking, community and professional development.
Visit the new page today, and become the face of ystark!
Cleveland+ Young Professionals Summit
Would you have ever thought that we have over 52 Young Professional organizations in Northeast Ohio? I was surprised to learn that, among other interesting facts, when I attended the Cleveland+ Young Professionals Summit in mid-November. It was a fantastic opportunity to meet leaders of YP groups from all over our area and realize that we have similar missions.
And if you thought that perhaps this
whole ‘brain gain’ initiative was just a bunch of lip service, I
can assure you that our region is taking this seriously. Local
Chambers of Commerce, YP organizations, the Ohio Department of
Development, community leaders and many, many volunteers are
working hard to come up with creative, unique, impactful and
effective programs to make sure that Northeast Ohio remains
attractive to YPs. I’ll keep you posted on the outcomes of this
Summit, but feel free to let me know if you’d like more information
or want to get involved in these efforts.
Seeking Twenty Under 40! Nominations Now
By now, you are probably familiar with
twenty under 40! but, you may not know that we will be accepting
nominations for our third class starting in early january. start
thinking about dynamic young leaders that you know who are
deserving of this special honor and stay tuned for details on how
to submit your nominations.ystark! Fellowship Program seeking Fellows
ystark! is seeking applicants for the
second annual Fellowship Program - a unique opportunity for
undergraduate students who are searching for their first position
post-graduation.Each selected ystark! Fellow will be afforded two years with the host company, receiving meaningful and challenging work assignments and the opportunity to work on innovative projects. Each Fellow will also be required to participate in community service projects, volunteer commitments and ystark! and Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce events. Senior management at each Fellowship host company will stay abreast of the Fellow’s progress and provide detailed Fellow evaluations.
Fellows receive unorthodox job opportunities, and hosts enjoy direct access to emerging talent, and a way to capture employees who have the most knowledge and skills of the latest technologies, practices and processes. The Fellowship will offer a true immersion experience – a full-time, salaried, high-exposure work opportunity that offers the benefits of professional development, community service involvement and networking opportunities.
The Fellows will begin the program in June of 2010, and ystark! is currently accepting applications from undergraduate students who will graduate in the Fall 2009 or Spring 2010 academic year. Applicants must be graduates of Kent State University Stark Campus, Malone University, Mount Union College, Stark State College or Walsh University, or they must be a Stark County high school graduate who will graduate from any college or university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The program is open to graduates in ALL undergraduate majors.
All applications must be received by Sunday, Jan. 31. Learn more about the ystark! Fellowship Program.
PerplexCity Winners!
The Aultman Team, comprised of Kyle
Zingg,Tiffany Pellegrene, Adam Harding,Matt Ritzert and Marissa
Miller took home first place out of 14 teams at ystark!’s
PerplexCity puzzle game, held Saturday,Oct. 24 in downtown Canton
and the vicinity.The Aultman Team completed the game in a mere one and a half hours, and were rewarded handsomely with gift cards donated from local businesses that participated in the city-wide game, including 2nd April Galerie, Pete’s Grill and Pizza, Fedelis Restaurant, Iris Restaurant and Muggswigz.
All told more than 20 different businesses, organizations, and locations were included in the epic game. Players in the first annual PerplexCity game rushed from clue to clue to race to the finish line, discovering new and exciting locations throughout downtown Canton – stops along the way included everything from the giant duck sculpture to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Mulligan's Restaurant & Pub4118 Belden Village St, Canton
The first Meet-Up of the year will be held at Canton's old-fashioned neighborhood pub - complete with tasty pub fare and pints for all! Mulligan's has something for everyone in their cozy dining room and comfortable bar. Enjoy free appetizers as you meet with other YPs after the holiday blitz is over!
Cost: FREE! RSVP by January 11
Digital Realty Dominates at Delta Media Group
Tuesday, January 265:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Delta Media Group
4726 Hills and Dales Rd NW, Canton
Wondering what is in that beautiful new building on Hills and Dales? Find out on January 26 when Stark County young professionals will meet and eat at Delta Media Group – a national real estate technology developer! Serving more than 32,000 real estate professionals and managing more than four million listings daily, Delta Media Group builds one of the most profitable tools for major brokers in the real estate industry.
Meet with President Mike Minard and network with your fellow peers. You’ll also get a tour of their brand-new headquarters – you won’t believe how innovative and creative they are! Enjoy appetizers, beer and wine while you learn about this niche business that has built a very desirable place of employment right in our own backyard.
Cost: $5
SAVE THE DATE:
Congregate & Skate II
Friday, February 19
6 - 7:50 p.m.
Center Ice Sports Complex
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