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YPN Professional Development Series – Not-for-Profit Sales and Development Panel

YPN Professional Development Series – Not-for-Profit Sales and Development Panel

The Young Professionals of the Naperville Chamber (YPN) invite all Members to their next Professional Development Series Friday, May 11, featuring prominent not-for-profit leaders. The informative panel discussion will focus on the similarities and differences between for-profit and not-for-profit sales and how to overcome the struggles non-for-profit sales presents. Sales can be difficult enough as [...]

Small Business of the Year Awards

Small Business of the Year Awards

Attention all YPN Members, the Small Business of the Year Awards are Friday, May 18 at the Chicago Marriott  Naperville and it’s an event not to be missed! This is a spectacular event and an opportunity for young professionals to connect with a variety of businesses and Members while gaining valuable insight into what it takes [...]

Informal Networking Luncheon at Blackfinn American Saloon

Informal Networking Luncheon at Blackfinn American Saloon

The monthly YPN Informal Networking Luncheons are a fun and relaxing opportunity to network and expand your professional contacts while enjoying a meal with your peers. This month’s luncheon will be held Friday, April 27, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Blackfinn American Saloon, located at16 West Jefferson Avenue in Naperville. Lunch will be served promptly [...]

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The YPN Perspective: Traditional Marketing in a Digital World

The YPN Perspective: Traditional Marketing in a Digital World

As a marketing agency, we are constantly evolving to keep up with the trends of a digital world. Let’s face it; consumers get their information differently and in more ways than ever before. Businesses are fully embracing social media, search engine optimization, and countless other inbound marketing techniques in an effort to win the attention [...]

The YPN Perspective: 13 Ways to Save Money In A Down Economy

The YPN Perspective: 13 Ways to Save Money In A Down Economy

Do you want to spend less so you can pay off debt? Maybe you’re trying to save for your first home or condo? Maybe you’re starting a family and need to cut back on everyday expenses. Here are a few ways to help: Refinance your mortgage – mortgage rates are at all-time lows; 30-year fixed-rate [...]

Welcome to 2012: A Word from the 2012 YPN Chair

Welcome to 2012: A Word from the 2012 YPN Chair

As the new chair of the Young Professionals of the Naperville Chamber, I am honored to lead the organization into 2012. YPN is coming off of a very successful 2011 under the leadership of Dr. Cathy Subber, and I am confident the momentum will continue into this year. Many thanks to Cathy and the advisory [...]

From the Chamber

YPN Table and Discount to Chamber Inaugural Gala & Silent Auction

YPN Table and Discount to Chamber Inaugural Gala & Silent Auction

The Inaugural Gala & Silent Auction on Friday, January 27, 2012 serves as the formal welcoming of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2012 Board of Directors. Join us as we honor and recognize the outgoing Members of the Board for their hard work and efforts, and help us welcome seven new Members, who will serve as [...]

Chamber Receives Prestigious 5-Star Accreditation

Chamber Receives Prestigious 5-Star Accreditation

Dear Members: I have great news about your Chamber. Yesterday we received word that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has given the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce the prestigious designation of a 5-Star Accreditation ranking. Approximately one percent of all chambers have achieved this prestigious ranking. Only 75 chambers of commerce, out of the nearly [...]

Meet the Candidates: Mayor & City Council

Meet the Candidates: Mayor & City Council

The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, Naperville Jaycees and Young Professionals of the Naperville Chamber invite the community to join their Members for Meet The Candidates Night on Wednesday, March 23 at Club Mamalu in downtown Naperville. On April 5, voters will be asked to cast a ballot to decide who will serve as Mayor [...]

What People Are Saying

Meghan McCormick, Nordstrom, Inc.

Meghan McCormick, Nordstrom, Inc.

I joined YPN 2 years ago, I am probably an exception to most young professionals that belong to YPN since most are entrepreneurs that own or work for small companies in the Naperville area. I work for a large corporation based on the west coast- Nordstrom, Inc.  So why would I would join such organization? [...]

Liz Jump, Interior Investments LLC

Liz Jump, Interior Investments LLC

YPN: A Game Changer  About two and a half years ago, I joined a large company that was a member of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, but did not take advantage of what the Chamber had to offer. I took the liberty to explore what was available to me to help grow my business. [...]

Michelle Taylor, Digiovine Hnilo Jordan + Johnson LTD.

Michelle Taylor, Digiovine Hnilo Jordan + Johnson LTD.

I have been a member of YPN since 2005 and have found it to be a very useful organization for networking, learning from the distinguished leaders of our community and making great friends. I have obtained several clients for my firm with my connections through YPN. Michelle Taylor, Digiovine Hnilo Jordan + Johnson LTD.

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YPN Development Series – Growing Your Business in Today’s Economy

YPN Development Series – Growing Your Business in Today’s Economy

The Young Professionals of the Naperville Chamber (YPN) invite all Members to their next Professional Development Series Friday, April 13, featuring an expert professional development coach, Bill Bartlett. The informative presentation will focus on how business professionals of all levels and industries can take control of their sales process, modify their skills and use this [...]

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YPN March Social at Quigley’s Irish Pub

YPN March Social at Quigley’s Irish Pub

| March 19, 2012 | 0 Comments

Join us for a pint and a bit o’ networking! It’s never too late to celebrate St. Patty’s Day with your fellow YPN members at Quigley’s Irish Pub in Naperville. The social will take place Wednesday, March 21, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Quigley’s Irish Pub is located at 43 E. Jefferson Ave. in Naperville. The cost [...]

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YPN Professional Development Series – Not-for-Profit Leadership Panel

YPN Professional Development Series – Not-for-Profit Leadership Panel

The Young Professionals of the Naperville Chamber (YPN) invite all Members to their next Professional Development Series Friday, March 9, featuring two prominent not-for-profit leaders, IdaLynn Wenhold and Kathy Blair. The informative panel discussion will focus on the similarities and differences between for-profit and not-for-profit leadership, as well as cover the ways YP’s can help [...]

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