YPN5Q: Minnesota Newspaper Association program manager Sarah Bauer
In this week’s edition of YPN5Q, we hear from Sarah Bauer, program director for the Minnesota Newspaper Association.
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.
Learning from the 10 things all entrepreneurs fail at
Investor, programmer, author, and entrepreneur James Altucher hates to fail, but he understands the knowledge that comes from it.
YPN5Q: STLF co-founder Irene Fernando
In this week’s edition of YPN5Q, we hear from Irene Fernando, co-executive director of Students Today Leaders Forever, a nonprofit that engages college, high school and middle school students in service and leadership.
Summit Brewery social 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12
For the third year in a row, Twin Cities Rotaract is collaborating with the Saint Paul Rotary on a social networking event at Summit Brewery.
Next Thursday, Jan.
‘Who is Werther?’ 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11
In anticipation of Minnesota Opera’s upcoming performances of “Werther” by Jules Massenet, Tempo — the Minnesota Opera’s membership program for opera newbies and buffs ages 21-39 — will present “Who is Werther?”: An evening of cocktails and conversa
Coffee and Conversation in Roseville 8 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11
The holiday vacation has ended and it’s time to re-focus on work and career.
Next Wednesday, why not accomplish some great networking before you head off to the job?
Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce invites young professionals to join the Nor
Year-end bonuses a thing of the past?
Rieva Lesonsky at The Huffington Post notes a survey by Challenger, Gray & Christmas that shows 43 percent of HR execs say their companies don’t give out year-end bonuses or gifts to employees:
Among the 53 percent of companies that did awar
Quitting your ‘have to have’ job to pursue your dream
Mark McNeilly at Fast Company wants to help you with that new year’s resolution to score that perfect job. While many dream of leaving their hum-drum job, layoffs and downsizing can make one fear entering the ever-changing employment market.
Open communication and speedy response help protect corporate reputation in the social media age
Layla Revis, vice president of digital influence at Ogilvy PR Worldwide, discusses six steps for protecting a business’s reputation when one tweet or Facebook status update can spawn a public relations nightmare:
Don’t Refuse to Backtrac
2011 OYF finalist profile: Sunflower farmer Tom Smude
Since 1954, the Minnesota Jaycees’ Outstanding Young Farmers (OYF) program has been recognizing the importance of strong young leaders in the agricultural industry.
The mission of the OYF program is to build urban awareness of farmi
2011 Ten Outstanding Young Minnesotans honored at awards celebration
Over 100 special guests braved Dec. 3’s formidable snow storm and icy roads in order to honor 14 young leaders who are making a difference in the community.
Tara and Nick Meyer provide a glimpse of life as young Minnesota farmers
Earlier this week, YPN profiled this year’s Outstanding Young Farmer winners, Nick and Tara Meyer of Meyer Dairy.
YNPN-TC ugly Christmas sweater slide show
The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network-Twin Cities held a happy hour on December 13, encouraging attendees to don their ugliest Yuletide duds. The youngs pros didn’t disappoint.
Young Champions Kickoff 6 p.m. this Wednesday, Dec. 14
To bring new energy to the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, the Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is launching a young professionals group!
The Alzheimer’s Association Young Champions is a diverse group of civic-minded
Sauk Centre couple wins Minnesota Jaycees’ 2011 Outstanding Young Farmer Award
Since 1954, the Minnesota Jaycees’ Outstanding Young Farmers (OYF) program has been recognizing the importance of strong young leaders in the agricultural industry.
The mission of the OYF program is to build urban awareness of farmin
Ugly Sweater Party 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13
Join Young Nonprofit Professionals Network-Twin Cities (YNPN-TC) for a festive happy hour at Gandhi Mahal — complete with ugly holiday sweaters!
Fuel after Five: Christmas party 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13
Celebrate the holidays in style with Fuel Rochester! Join us for our Ugly Christmas Sweater Party and networking event next Tuesday, Dec.
Lars Leafblad’s insights after four years in retained executive search industry
Lars Leafblad, a principal at KeyStone Search, and author of the twice-monthly Pollen newsletter (republished on MinnPost) recently celebrated his fourth anniversary in the search field.
2011 Ten Outstanding Young Minnesotans to be honored at Awards Celebration
Join MinnPost, MinnPost’s YPN and the Minnesota Jaycees at tonight’s 2011 TOYM/OYF Awards Celebration and meet some of our state’s most exceptional emerging leaders!Saturday, Dec.
2011 TOYM honoree profile: Jeffrey Bauer
The Ten Outstanding Young Minnesotans (TOYM) program is Minnesota’s only statewide recognition program for young leaders who have made major contributions to our state through volunteer service, community involvement, singular expertise, innova
