RISE MORRIS: ​Young Professionals Forum

Our Young Professionals Forum is generously supported by Crum & Forster.

Kristen Cappadona

Chair: Kristen Cappadona, H2M architects + engineer, kcappadona@h2m.com

Mission: To provide our under 40 members with their own forum to cultivate relationships, develop professionally and support the community.
 
The Young Professionals Forum offers our under-40 members the opportunity to both leverage their youth and learn how to be more effective – and successful – business people. The committee offers a unique combination of networking, learning and skills building and giving back to the community.

Enjoy the camaraderie of business professionals aged 21-39 from a variety of sectors with similar career experiences. Network with other chamber members, both inside and outside the committee, developing opportunities for business. Learn from older professionals how they achieved success – and what they expect from the younger generation. Hone business skills to make you more effective today and as your career develops – and help accelerate that development.

Benefits of participating in this forum include:

• Meeting new people and developing new business opportunities
• Expanding your network of business contacts
• Increasing your visibility through attendance, participation and volunteering
• Strengthening your teamwork skills by joining a subcommittee
• Strengthening your leadership skills by serving as a subcommittee chair
• Broadening your knowledge base and skills through useful programs and presentations, including learning from both your peers and more experienced professionals

Programs and events include:

• Monthly Forums – Monthly meetings that allow for networking, sharing of experiences and ideas and skills development with guest speakers.
• Executive Roundtables – Small breakfast meetings to enable mentoring and education by successful experienced business professionals.
• Group Volunteer Activities – Group efforts supporting community human services agencies and giving drives.

Subcommittees:

• Group Volunteer Activities – Organizing community support volunteer outings
• Networking Events – Organizing chamber-wide networking events sponsored by the committee.

Want to Participate?  The Young Professionals Forum is open to any member of the chamber, but is geared towards those aged 21 to 39.  The YP Forum meets the first Wednesday of the month, from 8am to 9am ​virtually.  These meetings are free for Chamber members to attend, but you must register.

​Interested in being a Spotlight Speaker to gain experience and raise your visibility in the Chamber? Apply here!

Not a member yet?  Please contact Mike Stanzilis, VP of Membership, at mike@morrischamber.org.