YPN5Q: CAIR’s Minnesota president, Lori Saroya
This week we hear from Lori Saroya, co-founder and executive director of CAIR-MN, Minnesota’s only Muslim civil rights advocacy organization.
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.
Being a meaner boss will help your company
Disagreeable people are more successful, earn more money and are perceived as better leaders.
Totango CEO’s five customer loyalty tips
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
The performance of the whole unit declines while everyone brings the new employee up to speed.
YPN5Q: Minneapolis Foundation donor experience director Robyn Schein
This week we hear from Robyn Schein, manager of Fourth Generation, The Minneapolis Foundation’s experiential program for the next generation of givers.
Last week for YPs to enter to win MSP International Film Fest tix
YPs must enter by Friday, Apr. 6, to win tickets to this whirlwind celebration of groundbreaking cinema.
EDAM-YP networking lunch 12 p.m. Thursday, Apr. 12
Join the Economic Development Association of Minnesota Young Professionals for our April networking lunch.
Networking breakfast with Regions Hospital VP Kenneth Holmen 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Apr. 12
Rise and shine for a high-energy networking breakfast with Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce YPro.
YPN5Q: Northwest Area Foundation program officer Bao Vang
This week we hear from Bao Vang, a Laotian immigrant making strides in nonprofit management and program development.
‘A Love Letter to New Orleans’ 6:30 p.m. Friday, Apr. 6
Crescendo Project is offering YPs the opportunity to meet Minnesota Orchestra star jazz trumpeter Irvin Mayfield.
Speed-networking breakfast 8 a.m. Wednesday, Apr. 4
Join MyFirestorm for a fast-paced morning of networking; make more business contacts before lunch than you would all week.
MJF Young Leadership happy hour 5 p.m. this Thursday, Mar. 29
Join the Minneapolis Jewish Federation Young Leadership this Thursday at Café Lurcat for our monthly happy hour!
YPN5Q: GLBTA activist Alfonso Wenker
This week we hear from Alfonso Wenker, deputy finance director at Minnesotans United for All Families.
Social Media Breakfast with the Geek Girls 8 a.m. Friday, Mar. 30
Geek Girls Guide co-founders Nancy Lyons and Meghan Wilker discuss interactive project management with Mykl Roventine.
‘Advocacy 101’ at the Minnesota Zoo 10 a.m. Saturday, Mar. 24
AZUL invites you to learn the basics of state government funding and the current bonding bill at stake for the Minnesota Zoo.
EDAM YP networking lunch 12 p.m. Friday, Mar. 23
Join the Economic Development Association of Minnesota Young Professionals for our March networking lunch.
YPN5Q: Digital media relations guru Arik Hanson
This week we hear from Arik Hanson, a digital PR consultant, blogger and principal at ACH Communications in Minneapolis.
AIGA MNtor Program kick-off 6 p.m. Monday, Apr. 2
Mentors and mentees — registration is now open for the spring session of AIGA’s MNtor Program.
YPs can win tickets to the 2012 MSP International Film Festival
MinnPost’s YPN is giving away three pairs of tickets to the upcoming Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival.
Become a creative mentor with Art Buddies
Create art one-on-one with inner-city kids by becoming an art buddy. Volunteer applications are due by Wednesday, Mar. 21, 2012.