Young Professional Forum - Social Media Networking

SAVE THE DATE  Young Professional Form Topic Covered: Social Media Networking

You know how to use Facebook and Twitter to keep in touch with family, friends and even the local news, but do you know how to leverage it for business?
 
Join us for the next Young Professionals Forum where are resident social media expert, Jen Vondenbrink, facilitates a discussion on how to use social media for business. 
 
We'll tie in the previous two conversations about because once you enter the professional world, anything you post affects your brand and who will want to connect with you.
 
Bring your questions, although this will not be a how to session.  We'll be talking about things like:

• Why it's important to be on LinkedIn?
• What does your profile say about you?
• If I didn't know you and checked out your online presence, would I have a realistic view of who you are?
• Why is it important to build and grow a network now?

• Learn skills for your career from local experts and each other.
• Meet people outside your business to build your network
• Potentially develop mentorship relationships.
• Open Doors to potential leadership roles on committees, ambassador, or board positions Developing relationships with local influential business professionals
• Kick start your career right here at Tri-Town Chamber
• This isn?t your parent?s chamber full of suits and PowerPoint presentations.  Instead every month we give you the opportunity to talk with your peers and learn from experienced professionals the skills you need to be successful throughout your career.
• Are you Interested in getting more involved?  Ask us how you can take a leadership role in the Young Professionals Leadership Forum.

• Gives the young professional a way to network with peers in other businesses which could lead to future business and employees.
• Supports internal development of the young professional.
• Potentially provides mentoring opportunities.
• Potentially provides leadership roles for ongoing development

• 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.
• The 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.
• We encourage you to spread the word to the young professionals in your organization.  Please feel free to contact us with any questions