Chambers’ Young Professionals Groups Directory
Christina Savini, Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce
Group size: 500 – 1,000 Group began: 3- 5 years Volunteer or Staff managed? Staff
Group's primary purpose?
Primary reason you started the group? Attract/retain YPs to the community
Upper age limit for participation: 40 or under Group open to non-members? No
Annual dues: None Sponsorships sold? Yes
Social Media:
Podcasts? / Yes / LinkedIn? / NoBlogs? / Yes / Facebook? / Yes
Message board? / No / MySpace? / No
RSS feed? / No / Other social network? / No
No social network: (if blank, do use social networks)
Coni McKay, Alexandria Lakes Area (MN)
Group size: 0 – 100 Group began: 0 - 2 years Volunteer or Staff managed? No
Group's primary purpose? Leadership Development
Primary reason you started the group? Attract/retain YPs to the community
Upper age limit for participation: 35 or under Group open to non-members? Yes
Annual dues: None Sponsorships sold? No
Social Media:
Podcasts? / No / LinkedIn? / NoBlogs? / No / Facebook? / No
Message board? / No / MySpace? / No
RSS feed? / No / Other social network? / No
No social network: (if blank, do use social networks)
Eve Doi, Ames Chamber of Commerce
Group size: 101 - 499 Group began: 5+ years Volunteer or Staff managed? No
Group's primary purpose? Professional Development
Primary reason you started the group? Engage YPs in chamber leadership or events
Upper age limit for participation: 40 or under Group open to non-members? Yes
Annual dues: Other Sponsorships sold? Yes
Social Media:
Podcasts? / No / LinkedIn? / NoBlogs? / No / Facebook? / No
Message board? / No / MySpace? / No
RSS feed? / No / Other social network? / No
No social network: (if blank, do use social networks)
Jennifer Ziebart, Androscoggin County Chamber
Group size: 101 - 499 Group began: 3- 5 years Volunteer or Staff managed? No
Group's primary purpose? Professional Development
Primary reason you started the group? Attract/retain YPs to the community
Upper age limit for participation: 40 or under Group open to non-members? Yes
Annual dues: None Sponsorships sold? Yes
Social Media:
Podcasts? / Yes / LinkedIn? / NoBlogs? / No / Facebook? / Yes
Message board? / Yes / MySpace? / Yes
RSS feed? / No / Other social network? / No
No social network: (if blank, do use social networks)
Jim Fram, Bartlesville (OK) Regional Chamber
Group size: 101 - 499 Group began: 0 - 2 years Volunteer or Staff managed? Staff
Group's primary purpose? Community Service
Primary reason you started the group? Attract/retain YPs to the community
Upper age limit for participation: 40 or under Group open to non-members? No
Annual dues: $26 - $50 Sponsorships sold? Yes
Social Media:
Podcasts? / Yes / LinkedIn? / NoBlogs? / No / Facebook? / No
Message board? / Yes / MySpace? / Yes
RSS feed? / No / Other social network? / No
No social network: (if blank, do use social networks)
Carlotta Ungaro, Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce
Group size: 101 - 499 Group began: 0 - 2 years Volunteer or Staff managed? No
Group's primary purpose? Professional Development
Primary reason you started the group? Attract/retain YPs to the community
Upper age limit for participation: 39 or under Group open to non-members? Yes
Annual dues: $26 - $50 Sponsorships sold?
Social Media:
Podcasts? / No / LinkedIn? / NoBlogs? / No / Facebook? / No
Message board? / No / MySpace? / No
RSS feed? / No / Other social network? / Other
No social network: (if blank, do use social networks)
Holly Davidson, Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce
Group size: 101 - 499 Group began: 0 - 2 years Volunteer or Staff managed? No
Group's primary purpose? Networking
Primary reason you started the group? Attract/retain YPs to the community
Upper age limit for participation: 40 or under Group open to non-members? Yes
Annual dues: $26 - $50 Sponsorships sold? Yes
Social Media:
Podcasts? / No / LinkedIn? / NoBlogs? / No / Facebook? / Yes
Message board? / No / MySpace? / Yes
RSS feed? / No / Other social network? / No
No social network: (if blank, do use social networks)
Christina Barrett, Berkshire Chamber of Commerce
Group size: 500 – 1,000 Group began: 5+ years Volunteer or Staff managed? No
Group's primary purpose? Networking
Primary reason you started the group? Attract/retain YPs to the community
Upper age limit for participation: 40 or under Group open to non-members? Yes
Annual dues: None Sponsorships sold? Yes
Social Media:
Podcasts? / No / LinkedIn? / YesBlogs? / No / Facebook? / Yes
Message board? / No / MySpace? / No
RSS feed? / No / Other social network? / No
No social network: (if blank, do use social networks)
Fiona Lines, Bermuda Chamber of Commerce
Group size: 101 - 499 Group began: 0 - 2 years Volunteer or Staff managed? Staff
Group's primary purpose? Networking
Primary reason you started the group? Market chamber to YPs
Upper age limit for participation: 40 or under Group open to non-members? Yes
Annual dues: None Sponsorships sold? Yes
Social Media:
Podcasts? / No / LinkedIn? / NoBlogs? / No / Facebook? / Yes
Message board? / No / MySpace? / No
RSS feed? / No / Other social network? / No
No social network: (if blank, do use social networks)
Barbara Bowman, Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce
Group size: 500 – 1,000 Group began: 0 - 2 years Volunteer or Staff managed? Staff
Group's primary purpose? Professional Development
Primary reason you started the group? Attract/retain YPs to the community
Upper age limit for participation: 40 or under Group open to non-members? Yes
Annual dues: $26 - $50 Sponsorships sold? Yes
Social Media:
Podcasts? / No / LinkedIn? / YesBlogs? / Yes / Facebook? / No
Message board? / No / MySpace? / No
RSS feed? / Yes / Other social network? / No
No social network: (if blank, do use social networks)
Christine Day, Boulder Chamber
Group size: 0 – 100 Group began: 0 - 2 years Volunteer or Staff managed? No
Group's primary purpose? Leadership Development
Primary reason you started the group? Market chamber to YPs
Upper age limit for participation: 39 or under Group open to non-members? Yes
Annual dues: Other Sponsorships sold? No
Social Media:
Podcasts? / No / LinkedIn? / NoBlogs? / No / Facebook? / No
Message board? / No / MySpace? / No
RSS feed? / No / Other social network? / No
No social network: (if blank, do use social networks)
Susie Ryks, Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce
Group size: 0 – 100 Group began: 3- 5 years Volunteer or Staff managed? Staff
Group's primary purpose? Networking
Primary reason you started the group? Attract/retain YPs to the community
Upper age limit for participation: 39 or under Group open to non-members? Yes
Annual dues: $25 or under Sponsorships sold? Yes
Social Media:
Podcasts? / No / LinkedIn? / NoBlogs? / No / Facebook? / No
Message board? / No / MySpace? / No
RSS feed? / No / Other social network? / No
No social network: (if blank, do use social networks) / Correct
Rachel Kalenberg, Campbell County Chamber of Commerce
Group size: 0 – 100 Group began: 0 - 2 years Volunteer or Staff managed? No
Group's primary purpose? Professional Development
Primary reason you started the group? Engage YPs in chamber leadership or events
Upper age limit for participation: None Group open to non-members? Yes
Annual dues: $51-100 Sponsorships sold? Yes
Social Media:
Podcasts? / No / LinkedIn? / NoBlogs? / No / Facebook? / No
Message board? / No / MySpace? / No
RSS feed? / No / Other social network? / No
No social network: (if blank, do use social networks)
Aimee Belden, Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce
Group size: 500 – 1,000 Group began: 3- 5 years Volunteer or Staff managed? Staff
Group's primary purpose? Networking
Primary reason you started the group? Attract/retain YPs to the community
Upper age limit for participation: 40 or under Group open to non-members? Yes
Annual dues: None Sponsorships sold? Yes
Social Media:
Podcasts? / No / LinkedIn? / NoBlogs? / Yes / Facebook? / No
Message board? / No / MySpace? / Yes
RSS feed? / No / Other social network? / No
No social network: (if blank, do use social networks)
John Mehner, Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce
Group size: 0 – 100 Group began: 3- 5 years Volunteer or Staff managed? No
Group's primary purpose? Networking
Primary reason you started the group? Engage YPs in chamber leadership or events
Upper age limit for participation: 35 or under Group open to non-members? Yes
Annual dues: None Sponsorships sold? Yes
Social Media:
Podcasts? / No / LinkedIn? / NoBlogs? / No / Facebook? / No
Message board? / Yes / MySpace? / No
RSS feed? / No / Other social network? / No
No social network: (if blank, do use social networks)
Sara Freeman, Cape May County Chamber of Commerce
Group size: 101 - 499 Group began: 0 - 2 years Volunteer or Staff managed? Staff
Group's primary purpose? Professional Development
Primary reason you started the group? Engage YPs in chamber leadership or events
Upper age limit for participation: 39 or under Group open to non-members? Yes
Annual dues: None Sponsorships sold? No
Social Media:
Podcasts? / No / LinkedIn? / NoBlogs? / No / Facebook? / No
Message board? / Yes / MySpace? / No
RSS feed? / No / Other social network? / No
No social network: (if blank, do use social networks)
Vicki Clark, Cape May County Chamber of Commerce
Group size: 101 - 499 Group began: 0 - 2 years Volunteer or Staff managed? Staff
Group's primary purpose? Networking
Primary reason you started the group? Market chamber to YPs
Upper age limit for participation: 40 or under Group open to non-members? Yes
Annual dues: None Sponsorships sold? No
Social Media:
Podcasts? / No / LinkedIn? / NoBlogs? / No / Facebook? / No
Message board? / No / MySpace? / No
RSS feed? / No / Other social network? / No
No social network: (if blank, do use social networks) / Correct
Melissa Moroni, Castle Rock (C0) Chamber
Group size: 0 – 100 Group began: 0 - 2 years Volunteer or Staff managed? No
Group's primary purpose? Networking
Primary reason you started the group? Engage YPs in chamber leadership or events
Upper age limit for participation: 40 or under Group open to non-members? Yes
Annual dues: $26 - $50 Sponsorships sold? Yes
Social Media:
Podcasts? / No / LinkedIn? / NoBlogs? / No / Facebook? / No
Message board? / No / MySpace? / No
RSS feed? / No / Other social network? / No
No social network: (if blank, do use social networks)
Michael McNally, Catawba County Chamber of Commerce
Group size: 0 – 100 Group began: 0 - 2 years Volunteer or Staff managed? Staff
Group's primary purpose? Networking
Primary reason you started the group? Attract/retain YPs to the community
Upper age limit for participation: 39 or under Group open to non-members? Yes
Annual dues: $26 - $50 Sponsorships sold? Yes
Social Media:
Podcasts? / No / LinkedIn? / NoBlogs? / Yes / Facebook? / No
Message board? / No / MySpace? / No
RSS feed? / Yes / Other social network? / No
No social network: (if blank, do use social networks)
Terri Bridenbecker, Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce
Group size: 101 - 499 Group began: 3- 5 years Volunteer or Staff managed? Volunteer
Group's primary purpose? Other
Primary reason you started the group? Attract/retain YPs to the community
Upper age limit for participation: 40 or under Group open to non-members? Yes
Annual dues: None Sponsorships sold? Yes
Social Media:
Podcasts? / No / LinkedIn? / NoBlogs? / No / Facebook? / No
Message board? / No / MySpace? / Yes
RSS feed? / No / Other social network? / No
No social network: (if blank, do use social networks)
David K. Martin, Chamber of Commerce of Fargo Moorhead
Group size: 101 - 499 Group began: 3- 5 years Volunteer or Staff managed? Staff
Group's primary purpose? Networking
Primary reason you started the group? Attract/retain YPs to the community
Upper age limit for participation: 39 or under Group open to non-members? Yes
Annual dues: $26 - $50 Sponsorships sold? Yes
Social Media:
Podcasts? / Yes / LinkedIn? / NoBlogs? / No / Facebook? / Yes
Message board? / Yes / MySpace? / No
RSS feed? / No / Other social network? / No
No social network: (if blank, do use social networks)
Robin Granger, Chamber of Schenectady County, NY
Group size: 101 - 499 Group began: 3- 5 years Volunteer or Staff managed? Staff
Group's primary purpose? Networking
Primary reason you started the group? Attract/retain YPs to the community
Upper age limit for participation: 40 or under Group open to non-members? No
Annual dues: None Sponsorships sold? Yes
Social Media:
Podcasts? / Yes / LinkedIn? / NoBlogs? / Yes / Facebook? / No
Message board? / No / MySpace? / No
RSS feed? / No / Other social network? / No
No social network: (if blank, do use social networks)
Jonna Palmer, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce