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I’m writing here and everywhere else that I can because I strongly believe in what this event can accomplish. More than an opportunity to mingle and take advantage of a cash bar, it is what will hopefully become the first of many times that the young professional community in Birmingham comes together, network, and identify ways that we can move the city forward.
It partially grew out of a white paper I wrote nearly two years ago (and published here) and is the first of two unique opportunities for the YP community this year. It also grew out of the hard work and discussions among those that participated in the Chamber’s COOL Community Task Force and the organizations that have stepped up to make tomorrow happen.
A lot has changed since writing it, most notably the level of communication that is beginning to exist among these organizations and hopefully the rest of the community.
I’m hoping to see many of you out there tomorrow night. It’s a great way to start off a busy weekend of fun…
It’s the first ever YP expo for Birmingham! Come and find out how to get involved with more than 20 young professional organizations from around the Birmingham metropolitan area!
It’s free and open to the public, so come on out and enjoy the networking + The Spots!
Here’s the calendar entry on The Terminal:
http://bhamterminal.com/blog/2007/06/20/yp-expo-innovation-depot/
and here’s the info page for the event:
http://ypnow.org/YP-EXPO-2007_41_ev.htm
Look forward to seeing you there!
& PLEASE REPOST if you can!
Enjoy the day!
Cheers.
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Hello Andre, you seem like an upbeat kind of person. People like you are a rare breed. In other words you seem to have a down to earth personality. I was reading your blog & it seems like you are a level headed person. I am also a blogger, my blog site is under construction. So please feel free and visit my site anytime ok. I would like to stay conncted with you…who knows someday I may need your advice. (LOL)bye 4 now:)
Comment by nissy July 23, 2008 @ 5:14 pmDre, our YPO is playing catch up here in Chattanooga… We’re just now working on creating a task force like you referenced above. I’m interested to know how things are going in Birmingham and use your insight, experience to help our task force be successful. I’d greatly appreciate your insight.
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Comment by Tony July 4, 2011 @ 3:27 am