NEWS RELEASE
Media Contact for the Chamber:
Charles Rudnick, 617.557.7324
CHAMBER LAUNCHES YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK
Boston, MA (March 19, 2015) – The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce today announced the
launch of the Greater Boston Young Professionals Network (YPN) – a new program seeking to better
engage young professionals in the local community.
YPN offers networking, professional development, and community involvement opportunities in a
variety of venues for the region’s up-and-coming young professionals. These events will be open to
any professional (ages 21-39) within Chamber member companies. YPN formally kicked off last week
with a launch event at the TD Garden. More than 100 attendees enjoyed a Celtics victory and heard
remarks on leadership from Celtics President Rich Gotham. The next event is scheduled for May 12 at
Blazing Paddles, and will feature networking, ping pong, and remarks by Dan Koh, Chief of Staff to
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh.
“The business community is the direct beneficiary of the talent generated from our world-class
academic institutions,” said Paul Guzzi, President & CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber. “Building
on our internship initiative and leadership development programs, YPN will strengthen ties between
young professionals and this region to both help participants build their networks and get involved in
the community, and also to encourage younger generations to stay here and build their careers in
Greater Boston.”
Individuals who participate in the Young Professionals Network will have opportunities to attend
unique events with opportunities to gain insights from senior business leaders; develop leadership
abilities through professional development workshops; build professional networks – with access to
hundreds of new contacts; and deepen engagement in the local business and civic communities.
YPN is one of the Chamber’s new “Innovation Initiatives” designed to foster and promote growth of
the region’s innovation economy. These initiatives will continue to be rolled out throughout the year.
About the Greater Boston Chamber – The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce is the region’s
leading business association connecting 1,500 businesses of all sizes from virtually every industry and
profession. We help Greater Boston-area businesses grow and succeed through strategic networking
events, influential business advocacy, exclusive leadership development programs, and initiatives
fostering the region’s innovation economy. For more information, visit www.bostonchamber.com.
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