Get Involved

Make the most of your Young Professionals Network by joining a committee! We draw from the talents and expertise of our members to make the Young Professionals Network a place you need to belong. Committee involvement will sharpen your leadership skills, increase your network of personal and professional relationships and help us to shape the overall direction of the Young Professionals Network!

About the committee
This committee plans, schedules and coordinates quality, cost-effective training programs and networking events that enhance the personal and professional development of young professionals and helps to connect them to The Chamber, community and each other. Subcommittees include Professional Development, Membership Engagement, Corporate Cup and Social.
Chair: Caitlin Stoecker, Arvig
Staff support: Alyssa Ralston, Professional Development Coordinator
Meeting time: 11:30 a.m. on the third Friday of each month

Professional Development

Provides young professionals with learning opportunities and resources that will help them achieve success in their chosen profession.

• Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m. at alternating locations.
• Contact Committee Chair: Courtney Ness Fuchs, Assistive, Cness@ndassistve.org, 701.365.4728
• YPN Professional Development Subcommittee
   

Member Engagement

Assists with retention of YPN members, assists with special events designed to promote member involvement and lead our volunteer efforts to offer opportunities for our members to give back.

• Meets the first Monday of each month at noon at New York Life in the Multiband Building.
• Contact Committee Chair: Kelly Halvorson, Essentia Health, Kelly.Halvorson@EssentiaHealth.org, 701.364,8091
• YPN Membership Engagement Subcommittee
   

Social

Provides social activities and networking opportunities of interest to young professionals

• Meets the first Monday each month at 5:15 p.m. at rotating locations
• Contact Committee Chair: Trevor Mathew, Choice Financial, t.mathew@choicefinancialgroup.com, 701.356.9700
• YPN Social Subcommittee
   

Corporate Cup

Plans the Corporate Cup event, which brings together area businesses to compete in various physical challenges.

• Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. in the Chamber board room.
• Contact Committee Chair: Danne Doering, d.doering@choicefinancialgroup.com, 701.356.9714
• YPN Corporate Cup Subcommittee
   

Making Connections

The Making Connections e-newsletter serves the membership of the Chamber's Young Professionals Network. Providing program and events information, business tips for success and profiles of YPN members, Making Connections is published monthly. Request Subscription | Contact