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Our Story.
We seek to unite, for the first time, all of Cayuga
County's promising young talent - be they farmer, artist, business
owner or specialist. Through this grass-roots effort, we want
to celebrate the diverse array of resources in our community and
make it a better place for all.
Mission:
To unite a diverse group of Young Professionals by fostering activities and civic engagements, creating investment in our region.
What is a Young Professional?
In recent years, the service and technology industries and small businesses have surpassed manufacturing as the driving force of our economy. This has led to a wide array of creative and unique employment opportunities, most of which are being filled by individuals under the age of 40. This growing force of young people now beginning to enter and dominate our nation’s workforce is recognized as the Young Professional. A Young Professional is simply a goal- oriented individual between the ages of 21-39 with a mind set to pursue a career path. It is much less the job or vocation that defines the Young Professional as it is the individual’s drive and investment in his or her own future, and consequently the future of the community and our nation
as a whole.
We Will Strive To:
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Invest ourselves in the future of the region
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Grow a more vibrant society through civic and
cultural experiences
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Network through social and professional opportunities
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Inspire a common vision of our region’s promise
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Teach and mentor future Young Professionals
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Empower the residents of our community
To Accomplish Our Goals:
We plan to organize regular events to allow Young
Professionals to socialize, learn and contribute.
These will include:
| Social Events: |
from simple get-together's
to organized activities |
Professional
Development: |
from seminars and workshops to conferences |
| Outreach: |
from participation at local special events to organizing community improvement projects |
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2008 IGNITE
Steering Committee
Chair
Jessica Harkins
Marketing Coordinator, The Citizen
1st Vice Chair
2nd Vice Chair
Secretary
Ashley Hoey
Business Office Administrator, Conseco
Bradley J. Chapman
Audit Senior, bmc
Patricia A. McMahon
Network Account Manager,
United HealthCare Insurance Co of New York
Rolf Mikkelson
Banner Functional Support Specialist,
Cayuga Community College
Bruce D. Sherman
Assistant Planner, City of Auburn
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