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| The Network: Young Professionals of the Quad Cities |
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We hope you enjoy this issue of Get Plugged In, the weekly e-newsletter of The Network: Young Professionals of the Quad Cities. The Network is a growing network of over 2,300 QC young talent, in their 20s & 30s, designed to: attract, retain and engage young talent in the community. Forward this to someone you know that may benefit from getting involved!
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Interested in becoming a Corporate Sponsor of The Network? Click here to learn more! |
| January Network @ Noon |
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The January Network @ Noon event will focus on Connecting Generations. The luncheon will open your eyes to how generation X and Y can work more effectively with the older generation. Molly Foley, Lead Consultant for Next Generation Consulting, will share some tips and best practices for YPs to follow when working with different generations. Molly will also share generational differences and how we, as YPs, can better adapt.
Date: Thursday, January 21st
Time: 11:45am Registration; Noon Program
Location: Quad City International Airport (complimentary parking passes will be provided at event)
Cost: $10 for Members; $15 for Non-Members; $20 at the door
Reservations must be received by Monday, January 18 at 5:00pm or the reservation will be considered pay at the door.
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| Next Leaders Webcast Series - DATE CHANGE! |
Get a Life! How to Renegotiate Your Work, So You Can Have a Life!
Many young professionals work and travel more than their older coworkers, but at some point (the birth of a new child, marriage, interest in a new hobby, etc.) want to renegotiate their terms. If this describes you, you won't want to miss this session, where NGC assembles the best insights from today's leading life-work experts, so you can craft a step-by-step plan to renegotiate your work and have the life you want.
Date: Wednesday, February 3rd (RESCHEDULED DATE)
Time: 11:30am-1:00pm
Location: Illinois Quad City Chamber of Commerce (new location)
622 19th Street, Moline
Cost: $15 for members, $20 for non-members (lunch and webcast included)
March 24th - Five Things the CEO Wants You to Know, But Probably Hasn't Mentioned
Register Now
May 19th - Congratulations, You've Been Promoted! (Now What?) 9 Ideas to Help you Kick Butt in Your New Role as Manager
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| The Network Interest Clubs |
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Get involved in The Network Interest Clubs! Interest Clubs are small groups that meet throughout the year. Contact a club coordinator to get involved.
Upcoming Interest Club Events include:
- Join Healthy Living Club on Wednesday, January 13th at 6:00pm at the Devil's Glen HyVee to have registered dietitian Stacy Mitchell show you what foods you can put together for super-fast healthy meals and snacks, test your Nutrition IQ, and tell you about the NuVal(tm) scoring system. Food will be provided (menu will include chicken barley chili, Mexican wrap-ups, tasty pork bites, avocado lettuce wraps, strawberry and berry salads, chicken alfredo pizza, and others). Cost will be $8 per person. Please RSVP to Bryan Niers or Heather Mattern by Monday, January 11th to reserve a spot.
- Join The Network Wine Club for the River Music Experience's 2nd Annual Wine Tasting on Saturday, January 16th from 5:00pm-8:00pm at the Redstone Room. If we received more than 10 advance reservations, you will receive group rate of only $25 each tickets, tickets are $35 in advance if purchased individually. Cost includes hors d'oeurves, live music and wine samplings. Proceeds from this event will benefit programming at the River Music Experience. Advanced registrations are required, please contact Brian Burke for further information.
For more information about The Network: Young Professionals of the Quad Cities Interest Clubs contact Heather Mattern. |
| Join The Network on Twitter! |
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| YPN Geneseo: Upcoming Event |
Join YPN Geneseo for their first event in 2010. YPN Geneseo will be hosting Friday Wine Down at Lavendar Crest Winery in Colona on Friday, January 22nd from 7:00pm-10:00pm. To register for this event or to learn more, contact Jake Vorac or Erik Brudos.
YPN Geneseo and The Network: Young Professionals of the Quad Cities partner to promote programs and events that are beneficial to young professionals in the region. For questions about The Network, please contact Kristin Glass. |
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| Volunteer with The Network |
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The Network: Young Professionals of the Quad Cities works to help involve area young professionals in the many volunteer opportunities that the Quad Cities has to offer through a program called eNgage.
Whether through The Network, non-profit organizations, community service projects, civic organizations, public service, or other activities, it's important to eNgage yourself in the quality of life offered here in the Quad Cities. Volunteering not only helps you meet new people, but allows you to give back to the community and helps the area's growth.
Volunteer at one of the following opportunities:
- A growing number of business professionals are adding mediation to their skill sets. Want to learn more about mediation and help your community? Take Basic Mediation Training offered by Quad Cities Mediation Services, Inc. Training is set for February 17-19, 2010 in Bettendorf. Coursework includes two days of classroom and one day in court. Training materials and lunch provided for $75 fee plus commitment of two hours community service in court setting for 12 months. For application and approval process, contact Bill Peiffer at peifferw@gmail.com.
- The Center for Economic Progress is looking for volunteers interested in building skills, meeting new people, and working one-on-one with low-income families to help them move toward financial security. No experience in necessary - you can choose a position that will fit your current skills or learn something new. All training is provided, classes run in January. Volunteers are asked to donate 20 hours at the Rock Island site, located at the Martin Luther King Center between January and April. See why over 1,200 volunteers dedicated last winter to serve 33,00 families statewide! View training schedules, find a site near you and register to volunteer at www.economicprogress.org/volunteer.
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| Be a Tourist in Your Own Backyard Weekend |
Let's paint the town during a fun-filled weekend of discounts during the ninth annual "Be a Tourist in Your Own Backyard Weekend" on January 15-18, 2010. This year, over 45 Quad Cities businesses and organizations have issued coupons that are good for this special weekend and beyond.
The Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau invites everyone to the Quad Cities for a weekend filled with special prices, activities, and events for the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Weekend. Almost 20 hotels/motels in the Quad Cities area are offering special rates and packages for the weekend. And almost 30 other area attractions, businesses, spas, and restaurants are offering great discounts. Coupons can be found at www.visitquadcities.com/beatourist. |
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The Network: Young Professionals of the Quad Cities represents over 2,300 young professionals, in their 20s and 30s, from the Iowa and Illinois Quad Cities, representing all backgrounds, professions and lifestyles. The group formed in January 2008 as a result of a merger between Young Professionals Network (YPN), an initiative of the Illinois Quad City Chamber of Commerce, and DavenportOne's neXt Professionals.
The Network: Young Professionals of the Quad Cities is an initiative of the Illinois and Iowa Quad City Chambers of Commerce. |
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