BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20220216T150000Z DTEND:20220216T160000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Young Professional Forum - Communication Styles DESCRIPTION:Communication is difficult in the best of times. Mixing in different methods of communication\, generations\, communication styles\, and a host of other factors\, effective communication seems nearly impossible. Join us for this highly engaging session to gain practical tips for communicating more effectively with co-workers\, team members\, managers\, customers\, and clients. We will also try to address your most important communication questions.\n\n \n\nAbout Jen Vondenbrink\n\nJen Vondenbrink works with companies nationally and internationally struggling to communicate more effectively in the ever-changing work environment. Jen has been a member of the chamber since 2008.\n\n\n\n\n\nMORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE YOUNG PROFESSIONAL FORUMS\n\n\n\nMission To connect and develop young professionals in the Tri-Town area by providing networking opportunities\, while gaining expert guidance from a variety of local business leaders\, that promote the growth of peer relationships throughout our community.\n\n \n\nHow: monthly meetings at the Chamber and area businesses to inform young professionals about Chamber members and help with common issues facing those starting their careers.\n\n \n\nWhy You\, a Young Professional should attend:\n\nThis group is not the suit-and-tie\, regimented\, business pitch type of networking group. We are here to help develop skills and create meaningful connections in the area. There is no clock on how long you can talk about your business or professional needs. The Young Professionals group is here to help you develop your career.\n Learn skills for your career from local experts and each other.\n\n Meet people outside your business to build your network\n\n Potentially develop mentorship relationships.\n\n Open Doors to potential leadership roles on committees\, ambassador\, or board positions Developing relationships with local influential business professionals\n\n Kick start your career right here at Tri-Town Chamber\n\n Are you interested in getting more involved? Ask us how you can take a leadership role in the Young Professionals Leadership Forum.\n \n\n \n\nWhy a Company should encourage Young Professional to be involved:\n\nThe purpose of the Young Professionals Leadership Forum is to provide professional development on a monthly basis to enhance your employee's experience\, therefore enhancing the future of your company. Young professionals from your organization will join others for monthly facilitated conversations on topics important to professionals in today's market. Did you know according to the Bureau of Labor the average worker stays in their position for 4.4 years\, but the average for young professionals is less than 3 years. With the cost of a new hire hovering between 1.5-3 times the annual salaries\, this high turnover can get expensive. The Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce recognizes the importance of mitigating costs for its member and has developed a Young Professionals Leadership Forum.\n\nThis group:\n\n Gives the young professional a way to network with peers in other businesses which could lead to future business and future employees.\n\n Supports internal development of the young professional.\n\n Potentially provides mentoring opportunities for the employee.\n\n Potentially provides leadership roles for ongoing development.\n\n Additional Benefits for You the Owner or Manager of the Company.\n\n We encourage you to spread the word to the young professionals in your organization. Please feel free to contact us with any questions X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Communication is difficult in the best of times. \; Mixing in different methods of communication\, generations\, communication styles\, and a host of other factors\, effective communication seems nearly impossible. \; Join us for this highly engaging session to gain practical tips for communicating more effectively with co-workers\, team members\, managers\, customers\, and clients. \; We will also try to address your most important communication questions.
\n \;
\nAbout Jen Vondenbrink
\nJen Vondenbrink works with companies nationally and internationally struggling to communicate more effectively in the ever-changing work environment. \; Jen has been a member of the chamber since 2008.
\n
\n
\nMORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE YOUNG PROFESSIONAL FORUMS
\n
\nMission \; \; To connect and develop young professionals in the Tri-Town area by providing networking opportunities\, while gaining expert guidance from a variety of local business leaders\, that promote the growth of peer relationships throughout our community.
\n \;
\nHow: \; \; monthly meetings at the Chamber and area businesses to inform young professionals about Chamber members and help with common issues facing those starting their careers.
\n \;
\nWhy You\, a Young Professional should attend:
\nThis group is not the suit-and-tie\, regimented\, business pitch type of networking group. We are here to help develop skills and create meaningful connections in the area. There is no clock on how long you can talk about your business or professional needs. The Young Professionals group is here to help you develop your career.\n
&bull\; Learn skills for your career from local experts and each other.
\n&bull\; Meet people outside your business to build your network
\n&bull\; Potentially develop mentorship relationships.
\n&bull\; Open Doors to potential leadership roles on committees\, ambassador\, or board positions Developing relationships with local influential business professionals
\n&bull\; Kick start your career right here at Tri-Town Chamber
\n&bull\; Are you interested in getting more involved? Ask us how you can take a leadership role in the Young Professionals Leadership Forum.
\n \;
\n \;
\nWhy a Company should encourage Young Professional to be involved:
\nThe purpose of the Young Professionals Leadership Forum is to provide professional development on a monthly basis to enhance your employee'\;s experience\, therefore enhancing the future of your company. Young professionals from your organization will join others for monthly facilitated conversations on topics important to professionals in today'\;s market. Did you know according to the Bureau of Labor the average worker stays in their position for 4.4 years\, but the average for young professionals is less than 3 years. With the cost of a new hire hovering between 1.5-3 times the annual salaries\, this high turnover can get expensive. The Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce recognizes the importance of mitigating costs for its member and has developed a Young Professionals Leadership Forum.
\nThis group:\n\n
&bull\; Gives the young professional a way to network with peers in other businesses which could lead to future business and future employees.
\n&bull\; Supports internal development of the young professional.
\n&bull\; Potentially provides mentoring opportunities for the employee.
\n&bull\; Potentially provides leadership roles for ongoing development.
\n&bull\; Additional Benefits for You the Owner or Manager of the Company.
\n&bull\; We encourage you to spread the word to the young professionals in your organization. Please feel free to contact us with any questions
\n LOCATION:zoom UID:e.1730.7289 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260408T185352Z URL:https://www.tri-townchamber.org/events/details/young-professional-forum-communication-styles-7289 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR