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Greater Mankato Young ProfessionalsPresentation to MCCE

Thursday, September 27, 2018

Angela Guentzel, YP ChairLaura Johnson, YP Professional Development Committee Member

Shannon Gullickson, Greater Mankato Growth Staff Member

YP Mission Statement:

The Greater Mankato Young Professionals are a group of energetic business and community leaders (ages 21 – 40) who are focused on the promotion, retention, and support of Young Professionals in the Greater Mankato Area through networking, professional development, and civic opportunities.

First started in 2008 as a Talent Retention tool to help employers maintain young talent by helping the make connections and grow as a professional.

Developed by Greater Mankato Growth staff and key young professionals from a variety of members. Strong support from employers during start-up.

Programming currently includes- Professional Development Events- Social Events- Mentor Program (2x year)- Volunteer Opportunities- Additional opportunities to attend GMG events at no charge such as

the Annual Meeting

Origin of the program

• $300/year ($25/month)• Higher level members receive credits toward the fee• Generally paid by employers• Includes admission to all YP events• Events include items such as: programming, tickets,

refreshments/meals, admission fees, transportation• Currently 208 members • Some events are open to guests• Some events are sponsored by members-$350 or in-kind refreshments

Membership Structure

Led by Officers and one Greater Mankato Growth staff memberOfficers: President, Vice President, Social Committee Co-Chairs, Professional Development Committee Co-Chairs, ICLV YP Representative, Public Policy Committee YP Representative

YPs apply for officer positions – chosen by a selection committeeAs a result of the 2017 “YP Integration Plan”

Social Events

Chankaska WineryPicnic and Lawn Games

Gym Games at the YMCA

Social Events

Alive After 5 – Music & Food

Team games at theWow!Zone

Social Events

MoonDogs Baseball Curling - Mapleton

MSU Hockey Game

Social Events Schell’s Brewery Tour-New Ulm

Kayaking the Blue Earth River

Other Social Events

• Patio Party• Pub Crawl• Trip to Northern Freights• Starkeller Brewery in New Ulm• Minute to Win It Games• Snow Tubing• Snowshoeing & Geocaching• Minnesota State University Basketball• College Theatre Performance• Murder Mystery• Hike/Scavenger Hunt/Healthy Eating• Paintball• Trivia• Wine Tasting• Bingo• Halloween Party• Casino Night

Professional Development EventsClassroom Style

The Benefits of Healthy Living by Juicing

Tax Planning

Your True ColorsPersonality Assessment

Professional Development EventsBusiness Tours

Jack Link’s

Ethanol Plant - Janesville

Professional Development EventsBusiness Tours

Mankato Waste Water Treatment Plant

Cambria Manufacturing Plant - LeSueur

Professional Development Events Business Tours

Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital

Professional Development Events

Nonprofit Volunteer Opportunities “Speed Dating” Style

Solar Power Presentation

Other Professional Development Events

• Get to Know our Local Legislators• Diversity in our Community• Goal Setting• Your Elevator Speech/Networking• Panel of Business Hall of Fame Recipients• Entrepreneur Panel• Identifying Your Values and Priorities• Personal Finance• Estate Planning• Running an Effective Meeting• Teambuilding• Writing for Business Success• Working With Difficult People• Conflict Resolution• Many business tours

Mentor Program

Structure:• 4 Mentors • 4 Teams of 8 YPs (32 total)• 11:30-1:00 pm• Meet at the Mentor’s business (sometimes a tour at the end)

• Mentor usually provides lunch• Meet once a month for four months• Teams rotate between mentors each month• Teams are led by a Team Captain, who communicates with

both the mentor and the team about logistics, etc.

Mentor Program

New “YP Summer Camp Series”

• Designed by two members of the YP Professional Deveopment Committee

• Arose out of the need for YPs to access community leaders without having to commit to all of the dates for the 4-month Mentor Program

• Also a lesser commitment for the mentors

• 1.5-hour sessions held during one week in July at Bethany Lutheran College

New “YP Summer Camp Series”

New “YP Summer Camp Series”

Questions/Discussion