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MinnPost Young Professionals Network

MinnPost's Young Professionals Network (YPN) is made up of Minnesota groups and organizations serving young professionals in their 20s, 30s and early 40s, as well as individuals in the same age group. Membership is free and open to all young professionals. If you lead a young professionals group and would like to become a member group at MinnPost YPN, please email Audra Otto at ypn@minnpost.com.

We invite YPN member groups and individuals to submit material about topics of interest including upcoming events. We also welcome photos taken at your events, along with caption info including the names of people in the photo. Email submissions to ypn@minnpost.com. Editing and publication of submitted material are at the sole discretion of the editors.

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A. Lori Saroya

YPN5Q: CAIR's Minnesota president, Lori Saroya

By Audra Otto | 04/13/12

This week we hear from Lori Saroya, co-founder and executive director of CAIR-MN, Minnesota’s only Muslim civil rights advocacy organization.

Disagreeable people are more successful
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Being a meaner boss will help your company

By Corey Anderson | 04/13/12

Disagreeable people are more successful, earn more money and are perceived as better leaders.

Totango CEO's five customer loyalty tips
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Totango CEO's five customer loyalty tips

By Corey Anderson | 04/10/12

Guy Nirpaz, discusses his five tips for creating and maintaining customer loyalty in Mashable's business section.

Promoting from within versus hiring from the outside
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Promoting from within versus hiring from the outside

By Corey Anderson | 04/09/12

The performance of the whole unit declines while everyone brings the new employee up to speed.

Robyn Schein
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YPN5Q: Minneapolis Foundation donor experience director Robyn Schein

By Audra Otto | 04/06/12

This week we hear from Robyn Schein, manager of Fourth Generation, The Minneapolis Foundation’s experiential program for the next generation of givers.

2012 Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival
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Last week for YPs to enter to win MSP International Film Fest tix

By Audra Otto | 04/02/12

YPs must enter by Friday, Apr. 6, to win tickets to this whirlwind celebration of groundbreaking cinema.

EDAM-YP
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EDAM-YP networking lunch 12 p.m. Thursday, Apr. 12

By Audra Otto | 04/02/12

Join the Economic Development Association of Minnesota Young Professionals for our April networking lunch.

Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce YPro
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Networking breakfast with Regions Hospital VP Kenneth Holmen 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Apr. 12

By Audra Otto | 04/02/12

Rise and shine for a high-energy networking breakfast with Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce YPro.

Bao Vang
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YPN5Q: Northwest Area Foundation program officer Bao Vang

By Audra Otto | 03/30/12

This week we hear from Bao Vang, a Laotian immigrant making strides in nonprofit management and program development.

Irvin Mayfield, artistic director of jazz at Orchestra Hall
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'A Love Letter to New Orleans' 6:30 p.m. Friday, Apr. 6

By Audra Otto | 03/30/12

Crescendo Project is offering YPs the opportunity to meet Minnesota Orchestra star jazz trumpeter Irvin Mayfield.

MyFirestorm speed-networking
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Speed-networking breakfast 8 a.m. Wednesday, Apr. 4

By Audra Otto | 03/29/12

Join MyFirestorm for a fast-paced morning of networking; make more business contacts before lunch than you would all week.

Café Lurcat
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MJF Young Leadership happy hour 5 p.m. this Thursday, Mar. 29

By Audra Otto | 03/27/12

Join the Minneapolis Jewish Federation Young Leadership this Thursday at Café Lurcat for our monthly happy hour!

Alfonso Wenker
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YPN5Q: GLBTA activist Alfonso Wenker

By Audra Otto | 03/23/12

This week we hear from Alfonso Wenker, deputy finance director at Minnesotans United for All Families.

Social Media Breakfast Minneapolis-St. Paul
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Social Media Breakfast with the Geek Girls 8 a.m. Friday, Mar. 30

By Audra Otto | 03/21/12

Geek Girls Guide co-founders Nancy Lyons and Meghan Wilker discuss interactive project management with Mykl Roventine.

Minnesota Zoo
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'Advocacy 101' at the Minnesota Zoo 10 a.m. Saturday, Mar. 24

By Audra Otto | 03/20/12

AZUL invites you to learn the basics of state government funding and the current bonding bill at stake for the Minnesota Zoo.

EDAM YP
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EDAM YP networking lunch 12 p.m. Friday, Mar. 23

By Audra Otto | 03/20/12

Join the Economic Development Association of Minnesota Young Professionals for our March networking lunch.

Arik Hanson
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YPN5Q: Digital media relations guru Arik Hanson

By Audra Otto | 03/16/12

This week we hear from Arik Hanson, a digital PR consultant, blogger and principal at ACH Communications in Minneapolis.

AIGA MNtor Program
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AIGA MNtor Program kick-off 6 p.m. Monday, Apr. 2

By Audra Otto | 03/15/12

Mentors and mentees — registration is now open for the spring session of AIGA’s MNtor Program.

2012 Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival
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YPs can win tickets to the 2012 MSP International Film Festival

By Audra Otto | 03/15/12

MinnPost's YPN is giving away three pairs of tickets to the upcoming Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival.

Art Buddies
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Become a creative mentor with Art Buddies

By Audra Otto | 03/13/12

Create art one-on-one with inner-city kids by becoming an art buddy. Volunteer applications are due by Wednesday, Mar. 21, 2012.

The 2012 Beastly Ball: Macaw Masquerade
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Beastly Ball Wild Night afterparty 9 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 28

By Audra Otto | 03/13/12

AZUL is throwing a party for YPs at this year’s Beastly Ball, featuring entertainment by Carnaval Brasileiro.