Due to recent changes within the YPN Executive, we are now looking to fill the Public Relations Director position. All interested members must apply by 4 pm on Wednesday, September 15th in order to be eligible.
Please send us your name, company, job title, and a short paragraph on why you are applying for the position (no more than 50 words) to: info@ypnanaimo.com. If you have any questions regarding the role please contact us at the address above.
Nanaimo Train Station Update We are incredibly excited to announce that we have surpassed our fundraising goal for the restoration of the Nanaimo Train Station!
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Happening on the first Thursday of each month. Get involved in this great educational opportunity! Lunch & Learns are designed to cover specific topics over a one hour time period. Topics include insurance, investing, advertising and mortgages. Contact our PD team for more info.
YPN Communicators
September 13th, 6pm, Acme Rib & Seafood House. Let's be honest. Most people have at least some fear of public speaking. The catch is, that the only way to get over that fear is by actually doing public speaking. Communicators offers a great opportunity to practice your public speaking in a casual, light-hearted atmosphere.
Young Professionals of Nanaimo - About Us
About us
The Young Professionals of Nanaimo is a not-for-profit organization working toward creating a vibrant and connected network of Nanaimo's top young professionals, entrepreneurs and employees. Anyone living or working in the regional district of Nanaimo who is under the age of 40 and has a sincere desire to improve their community and themselves professionally is invited to join.
The YPN hosts regular corporate, professional development and social events designed for the professional growth and development of our membership. Our members are interested in continuing to grow professionally and taking an active role in our community. Currently members of the YPN represent more than 50 of Nanaimo's top companies in a variety of industries. Visit our members page for a list of our members.
Goals
« To connect young professionals in Nanaimo
« To broaden the professional skills and knowledge of Nanaimo's young professionals
« To increase awareness to individual businesses of our members
« To attract and retain young professionals in the region
« To align ourselves with community groups who share our vision
« To better the community through community involvement
« To create a fun, light and social environment for our members
Executive
President
Andre Sullivan - Contact Andre
Vice President
Vacant in memory of Blair McKinnon -
Treasurer
Mike Delves - Contact Mike
Secretary
Dan Kucherka - Contact Dan
Professional Development Director
Leif Bogwald - Contact Leif
Public Relations Director
Lindsay Windecker - Contact Lindsay
Events Director
Elise Morgan - Contact Elise
Communications Director
Jocelyn Matwe - Contact Jocelyn
Membership Director
Vaneesh Dass - Contact Vaneesh
