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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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| The Network Corporate Sponsor: |
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Interested in becoming a Corporate Sponsor of The Network? Click here to learn more! |
| Network @ Night - March 4th |
 Join The Network: Young Professionals of the Quad Cities for the monthly Network @ Night event on Thursday, March 4th! Hosted at Duck City Bistro in downtown Davenport, this event will be a great opportunity to network with fellow young professionals!
Bring all of your friends and co-workers to this exciting monthly event! Enjoy light appetizers and a cash bar while enjoying the great atmosphere of Duck City Bistro.
The March Network @ Night is sponored by University of Iowa MBA for Professionals and Managers.
Date: Thursday, March 4th
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Duck City Bistro, Davenport
Cost: Free for Members of The Network (Chamber Members and Individual Members), $10 for Non-Members
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| 5 Things the CEO Wants You To Know But Probably Hasn't Mentioned... |
Most young professionals want to make a meaningful contribution at work, but can become frustrated by the endless maze of politics (and butt-kissing?) that seems to be required to get ahead at many organizations. If only you had a magic decoder ring that gave you the inside track on what the CEO is looking for - and what she/he is turned off by - so that you could get on the fast-track! In this presentation, Rebecca Ryan - who's interviewed and worked side-by-side with hundreds of CEOs and executives - takes you inside the C'suite to share what they're looking for in their next generation leaders.
Date: Wednesday, March 24
Time: 11:30am-1:00pm
Location: Iowa Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, Davenport
Cost: $15 for members, $20 for non-members (lunch and webcast included)
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 |
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 the Culture Club this weekend on February 13th or 14th at the Capital Theatre in Davenport as Ballet Quad Cities presents Love Stories. Tickets are available from the Capitol Theatre box office at (563)326-8820. Ticket prices are $22 for adults, $10 for student/youth. For more information, contact Brian Burke.
Click here for more information about The Network: Young Professionals of the Quad Cities Interest Clubs. Questions? Contact Heather Mattern.
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| Issue Forum: Diversity |
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The Network: Young Professionals of the Quad Cities will be hosting the next edition of its Issue Forums on Monday, March 1 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm at the German American Heritage Center.
The Issue Forums are designed to give young professionals an opportunity to discuss and formulate views on issues that impact the region's ability to attract, retain, and engage young talent. This forum will discuss various components of diversity as it relates to the Quad Cities.
Christopher Whitt, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Augustana College will moderate the discussion beginning with an overview of diversity in the Quad Cities.
Date: Monday, March 1
Time: 4:30pm-6:00pm
Location: German American Heritage Center, 712 W 2nd St Davenport
Cost: FREE
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| Leadership Workshop - March 3rd |
Increase the value of your personal brand by attending the Leadership Workshop on March 3 at Butterworth Center in Moline, from 12:45pm-5:00pm. Lisa Charniz of Pivot Group and Russell Construction will help you better understand what your brand is and how you can strengthen it. Additional sessions include social capital and networking on the web for your company and yourself, how to work on your networking ability, and how to manage up. Cost is $40 for members of the Leadership Alumni Association before February 19, $50 for members of the Leadership Alumni Association after February 19th, 2010. Cost is $75 for non-members. Attendees must pre-register by February 26. For questions, please contact Susan Zelnio.
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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:
- Do you Relay? Relay for Life Scott County is looking for your help. The Relay committee has volunteer opportunities for our upcoming Relay for Life in July. There are several openings available from coordinating Entertainment and Activities during the 12 hours Relay for Life, Food and Hospitality, Online and AV assistance, Team Mentoring and Youth Engagement. The committee meets once a month to plan for the big event held on July 16 at the Brady Street Stadium. If you would like to volunteer or to learn more about Relay for Life Scott County contact Natalie Johansen at njohansen@mvrbc.com or Emily Shenk-DeMay at esdemay@mvrbc.com.
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