YPN presents second annual Professional Development Day

April 16, 2012

For the second year in a row, Santa Rosa Young Professionals Network (YPN) will present Professional Development Day (PDD) – a whole half-day of networking, keynote and motivational speakers, breakout sessions and a mini expo. This year, YPN presents PDD in partnership with Healdsburg Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs (HYPE) and Petaluma Young Professionals Network (PYPN).

The event is taking place Wednesday, May 23rd from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, and is not limited to YPN members but open to ALL young professionals.

At this year's event, young professionals throughout the county will:

  • Hear Rob Eyler, of Sonoma State University’s School of Business and Economics, on the community's economic future and how it will affect the young professional;
  • Be exposed to key business leaders in the community who will be holding breakout sessions on topics that will provide tips to develop and improve skill levels;
  • Have a chance to business network with other like-minded young professionals in the community;
  • And will finish their day on a high note with inspiration to embrace the spirit of entrepreneurship and reach for their professional dreams.

“As business leaders, we know that the key to economic vitality in our community includes retention and growth of our most valuable assets — people,” says Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce President Jonathan Coe. “We firmly believe that sending your employees to Professional Development Day will not only educate and motivate the individuals in attendance, but attendees will be able to learn from great leaders what success is all about and bring those key learnings back to the workplace to share amongst all staff. This investment in your employees is a cost effective and easy way to demonstrate your commitment to the young professionals you employ, as well as an investment in our community’s future.”

Please see the event page to register online or the brochure for a list of speakers and topics, additional event information and registration instructions. For more specific information, contact Kelly Bass at (707) 545-1414 x16. We look forward to another successful Professional Development Day and hope to see you and/or your employees in attendance!