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January Happy Hour

January 15, 2009 - 5:00pm
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January 15, 2009 - 5:00pm

Jones Bros. Jewelers is pleased to host January's YPO Happy Hour from 5-7pm on Thursday, January, 15, 2009. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and relax with food and drinks with fellow young professionals. 

 Jones Bros. Jewelers is located at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie

Lunch and Learn

January 21, 2009 - 12:00pm
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January 21, 2009 - 12:00pm

Join YPO for our brown bag Lunch and Learn Professional Development Series. This series is aimed at providing young professionals the knowledge and insight they need to help develop their personal and professional lives. Hear from expert speakers who will provide invaluable information on a variety of topics that are important to young professionals.

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A Message from the YPOGP Chair

09-23-2008

I hope by now you have had a chance to enjoy one of the many professional development and social opportunities available to you as a member of YPO. Our current membership is approaching last year's record 200 members; however, we need your help to continue our steady growth. Please feel free to bring a friend to the next social outing - I am confident they will enjoy the experience and become a member.
Recently, we kicked off our annual leadership academy entitled LEAP (Leaders Emerging to Advance Peoria), which has been well attended. This 6-week program is designed to develop personal leadership skills and to empower young professionals to become active in our community. Topics range from managing personalities, generational differences, community involvement, work life balance, and the roles of local government. Additionally, we will have our next, Secret's of My Success in October.

Peoria Among 2008 Best Cities

09-09-2008
Peoria Ranks #21 on Inc Magazine's 2008 Best Cities to do Business for Midsize Cities. 

Peoria Ranks #83 in Overall Cities

Peoria is up 46 spots from being #67 in 2007 for Midsize Cities and up 125 spots from #208 last year for Overall Cities

YPOGP Announces 2008 - 2009 Co-Sponsors!

06-04-2008

YPOGP is excited to announce the confirmed sponsors for the 2008-2009 year. Commerce Bank

Commerce Bank and Maui Jim will be the co-Corporate Sponsors for YPO. It is with their ongoing financial support YPOGP has been able to prosper.

YPOGP and the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce appreciate Maui Jim and Commerce Bank’s commitment to recruiting and retaining young talent within the Peoria community.

Maui Jim LogoYPOGP has gained significant exposure, and will continue to grow in the next fiscal year.

 

 

 

 

15 Biggest Job Seeker Mistakes

04-06-2008

Rachel Zupek, CareerBuilder.com Writer

You talk too fast. You avoid eye contact. You ask too many questions. You wear too much perfume. You lie about your work history. You show up late to interviews. You don’t do your research.

And you wonder why you haven’t gotten a job yet?
There’s no such thing as an error-free job search, says Eli Davidson, business coach and author of “Funky to Fabulous.” Most mistakes can be avoided with a little attentiveness.