We envision the energy, enthusiasm and talent of Charlotte County's Young Professionals as the most encouraging asset of our county's future. To harness and expand this asset, we:
You may have already read about Charlotte County’s interest in selection as a test site for Google’s new “Ultra High Speed Internet”. This test project of Google will blow away the speeds of DSL, Cable, and even traditional fiber networks. If the county is successful in becoming one of the test sites, it will be a huge attraction for companies to relocate and stimulate economic development. There would be no infrastructure costs for the county, yet we would have the opportunity to be on the cutting edge of technology world-wide.
Another way by which the county's Economic Development Office is trying to lure Google is through "We Want Google" pictures from around the community. Be watching for photo opportunities at local events during the next couple of weeks (feel free to jump in the picture or create one your self). Forward your "We Want Google" pictures and home-made videos to charlotteflwantsfiber@gmail.com (Creativity is a key in this effort!)
The Next Leaders Webcast Series is designed to help young professionals develop skills and self-knowledge to make them more effective at work and in their personal lives. CCYP is excited to partner with Next Generation Consulting to connect our members to these unique learning opportunities.
Webcasts include:
Get a Life! How to Renegotiate Your Work, So You Can Have a Life
Five Things the CEO Wants You to Know, But Probably Hasn't Mentioned
Congratulations, You've Been Promoted! (Now What?) 9 Ideas to Help you Kick Butt in Your New Role as a Manager
Register for one or all webcasts. Each webcast is $29 and offered three different days at various times to best fit your schedule. Webcast will be LIVE and you will participate via your computer and phone. You will need internet and phone access the day of each webcast. Once registered you will be sent login information.
If you have not alreayd read it, you've got to read the June 2009 issue of Harbor Style magazine! It has a fantastic story about CCYP including interviews of past and present members. It also has the Bachelor and Bachelorette of 2009 competition (almost entirely comprised of CCYP members). And for those with children, there is a story about young families in Charlotte County that also features CCYP members. Check out Harbor Style here and pick up a hard copy of the current issue at many of your area businesses.
CCYP is looking for members who want to be more active within the organization. We are looking for those who would like to donate their time and energy to many CCYP projects and initiatives.
How would you like to help?
Our most imperative volunteer projects currently are:
Welcoming Committee for Membership Meetings (1-2 Hours per month)
Please contact Eve Sweeting at eve@ccyp.info for more information and to volunteer
Other areas needed to be filled: Philantropy, Membership, Special Events, Blogging / Writing Articles, Leadership/Professional Development, Government Relations, Welcoming New Members, Englewood Chapter, Community Affairs, Sports, Raising Funds / Sponsorship, or others.
