YPN Summit 2008

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2008 Reno-Tahoe Young Professionals Network 2nd Annual Leadership Summit

"Making the Grade"

Friday, November 7th, 2008

UNR - The Joe Crowley Student Union

4th Floor

12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

About the Event

The Second Annual Reno Tahoe Young Professionals Network Leadership Summit brings together over 100 Greater Reno-Tahoe business professionals to "Make the Grade" in their personal and professional lives.  The Summit's focus will be on the continuum of learning and connecting to the community.  Through learning and connecting with the community young professionals will become more successful in all aspects.During the day at all refreshment breaks, plan to visit and connect with the many Educational and Youth non-profit organizations in our community who will be a part of this event and support YPN's partnership with the Pebble Project.
The event kicks off with special guest speaker Darian Rodriguez Heyman, executive director of Craigslist Foundation.  Darian will discuss social entrepreneurship and how young professionals can integrate their non-profit work into their corporate models.  He looks to inspire collaboration by effectively connecting leaders with their communities.
Following the keynote, attendees will participate in three breakout sessions which will focus on educational leadership, mentoring, and the green movement.
Lastly, you won't want to miss the Reno Gazette Journal's "20 Under 40" Awards program followed by a cocktail reception.

COST: Members: $60; Non-Members $75

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Agenda

12:30-1:30 p.m. - Registration and Check-in

12:30-1:30 p.m. - Keynote: Social Entrepreneurship Speaker: Darian Rodriguez Heyman, Executive Director, Craigslist Foundation

1:30-2 p.m. - Pebble Project-Networking: Exhibits Open

2:00-4:30 p.m. - Attend all 3 Breakout Sessions:

EDUCATION LEADERSHIP: How young professionals can support education locally and learn more about the importance of continued professional educaiton.

GREEN 101: A Seminar on how the business of going green.

MENTORING: Gain insights on finding your own mentor and supporting UNR's new mentoring program.

 

4:30-6:30 p.m. - Cocktail Reception and Awards

Location: The Joe - 4th Floor Ballroom C

5:00 p.m. - Top 20 Under 40 Awards Program  (Sponsored by Reno Gazette-Journal)
Don’t miss the 2nd Annual Top 20 Under 40 Award presentation. Sponsored by Reno Gazette-Journal, this event honors outstanding young professionals in the Greater Reno Tahoe region.

To attend reception only - register here

 

Session Descriptions

Keynote Address

You Launched It – Now What?

Keynote Speaker: Darian Rodriguez Heyman, Executive Director, Craigslist Foundation

The event kicks off with special guest speaker Darian Rodriguez Heyman, executive director of Craigslist Foundation.  Darian will discuss social entrepreneurship and how young professionals can integrate their non-profit work into their corporate models.  He looks to inspire collaboration by effectively connecting leaders with their communities.

Join the following valued organizations already participating and sponsor the 2008 Leadership Summit.

Presenting Sponsor

 

Charter Business

Executive Sponsors

Fuze
IGT

Charter Business
Nevada Commission on Economic Development
Reno Gazette-Journal
Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce
Kaizen Consulting Services
Wells Fargo
EDAWN
Renown Health

Breakout Sponsors

Ormat

Microsoft Licensing, GP

University of Nevada College of Business Administration Alumni Association (COBAAA)

Networking Sponsor

Muckle Anderson CPAs

Additional Sponsors

Allegra Print and Imaging
KTVN News Channel 2

Tahoe Creamery

Atlantis Charter Business IGT Peppermill
RGJ Media Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce First Independent Bank of Nevada Muckel Anderson