Events

YPG After Hours at Fleming’s

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Come join us on Thursday, August 4th at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse-Sarasota for the area’s largest monthly networking event, YPG After Hours! With an average of 80-100 young professionals gathering on the first Thursday of each month you’re guaranteed to make new friends, secure new clients, and learn more about what Sarasota has to offer. Along with great drink specials, Fleming’s will be serving up some appetizing lite bites for the duration of the event.

**This event is free for YPG Members and $10 for future members at the door.

For questions regarding this event or the YPG, please contact YPG Coordinator, Mimi Cirbusova, at mcirbusova@sarasotachamber.com

YPG Volunteer Committee Meeting

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Join us on Tuesday, August 30th, at World of Beer on Main for the monthly YPG Volunteer Committee meeting. We will be discussing the upcoming volunteer events for September and planning additional volunteer events for the fall.

For more info, please contact YPG Volunteer Chair, Amber Thornhill, at samberthornhill@gmail.com.

YPG Volunteer Event: Kids Night Out

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Join us on September 10th to give back to the Easter Seals Southwest Florida during their Kids Night Out event! It’s a great way to have fun, play games, and interact with the awesome children that recieve services from the Easter Seals. All participants must sign up here:
https://www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0C49AFA72AA3F49-September

When you arrive, go to the main entrance of the building with the sliding glass doors – Look for Amber Thornhill or Lori Hagey
Volunteers can eat dinner and play games/interact with the kids
Dress Code: Tennis shoes and shorts or pants.

For more information, please contact YPG Volunteer Chair, Amber Thornhill: samberthornhill@gmail.com, or Lori Hagey: lhagey@easterseals-swfl.org.

YPG Volunteer Event: Yappy Hour

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Volunteers needed for Yappy Hour Registration, setup and event activities.

Bark your calendar and join Easter Seals Southwest Florida, Manatee County Agricultural Museum, Inc. and Bayside Pet Spa for a happy hour that is sure to be a dog-gone good time. People and their pups will enjoy complimentary food, wine, nail trims and pet primping. A pet photographer will be onsite to photograph you and your four legged friend(s). The winner will receive a custom pet portrait painted by Easter Seals students.

The canine celebration helps kick off the 2016 The Giving Partner Challenge, a 24-hour online fundraiser for participating nonprofits in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Yappy Hour festivities begin at 5:30pm in the Easter Seals parking lot located at 350 Braden Ave, in Sarasota.

**Please note: YPG Volunteers are asked to participate as registration, setup, activities, and teardown assistance, and are not required to donate to the Giving Partner Challenge.

Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c49afa72aa3f49-yappy

2016 YPG Summit: “Launch”

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The Sarasota Young Professionals Group, a program of Greater Sarasota Chamber, is proud to announce the first annual YPG Summit! Prepare to LAUNCH yourself, your career, and your community into the future.

It’s an exciting time for young professionals in Greater Sarasota. We are taking on more leadership roles, starting entrepreneurship ventures and have a louder voice in the region than ever before. The 2016 YPG Summit will help you develop personally, professionally, and as a leader in the community we love. We want to redefine what it means to be a “young professional” and this is the perfect opportunity for YPs to learn, connect and live a better version of themselves.

For information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact YPG Coordinator, Mimi Cirbusova, at mcirbusova@sarasotachamber.com or (941) 556-4038.

YPG “End of Summer Sail”

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Join the Sarasota Young Professionals Group on Monday, September 26th for an “End of Summer Sail” on LeBarge Tropical Cruises! Attendees will celebrate the end of summer on the gorgeous Sarasota Bay while enjoying lite bites from Busted Chef Food Truck, and a cash bar on board.

All attendees must purchase their tickets in advance–there will be no registration on site. Registration is $25 for YPG/Chamber Members ($30 for non-members).

For more information, please contact YPG Coordinator, Mimi Cirbusova, at mfleck@sarasotachamber.com.

YPG Volunteer Committee Meeting

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Calling one, calling all!

It is time to get involved in the Volunteer Committee of the Sarasota Young Professionals Group. This committee would like to involve you in future volunteer evnets. This kick-off meeting will be one you don’t want to miss.

Treats will be provided as courtesy of Panera Bread.

YPG After Hours at Davidson Labs

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Come join us on Thursday, July 7th at Davidson Labs for the area’s largest monthly networking event, YPG After Hours! With an average of 80-100 young professionals gathering on the first Thursday of each month you’re guaranteed to make new friends, secure new clients, and learn more about what Sarasota has to offer. Along with great drink specials, Davidson Labs will be serving up some appetizing lite bites for the duration of the event.

**This event is free for YPG Members and $10 for future members at the door.

For questions regarding this event or the YPG, please contact YPG Coordinator, Mimi Cirbusova, at mfleck@sarasotachamber.com

Please note: Davidson Labs is located within the HuB Building on Fruitville Road.

HYPE (Helping Young Professionals Engage)

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HYPE (Helping Young Professionals Engage) is a great way for new and renewing members to learn more about our organization, how to get themselves and their business involved, and meet new people! They are smaller than our normal networking events and provide an opportunity for conversation and games.

Join us for our revamped HYPE on Tuesday, April 19th from 5:30-7:00pm at Stonewood Grill 5415 University Parkway, Sarasota. Drinks and small bites will be provided by Stonewood Grill and Bar.

New and renewing YPG Members as of October 1st, 2015 can RSVP or submit questions to mfleck@sarasotachamber.com

The Entrepreneurial Mindset

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What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur? Do you have the mindset to chart your own course? Learn from local business leader and restaurateur, Steve Seidensticker.

Steve is the owner of TableSeide Restaurant group, which offers unique culinary experiences, such as Libby’s Cafe & Bar, The Francis, Louies Modern, and Modern Events Catering.

Gain new insights into entrepreneurship while enjoying free lite bites and a happy hour cash bar. Seating is limited–grab your tickets today!

$5 for members and $10 for non-members. Complimentary appetizers, happy hour prices all night……space is limited.