Make sure you pick up your copy of the Young Pros pullout of the News Register from last Friday

Last meeting – did you like the format? Let me know.

 

Details

• 35 people attended
• 11 were first timers
• Grain Station Brew Works Monday Jan. 27th 6 – 8 pm
  
• They extended Happy Hour pricing to us and that was fantastic
• We tried a new format that included a longer intro by each member including committees and volunteer experience, followed by general survey and questions.

What we learned:

• 1/5 of us work for a family owned business
• ½ of us word for a small business
• Most of us commute but within the valley (except for a couple)
• A couple of us work for non-profits
• A handful of us are business owners
• All but 3 of us have college degrees
• Nearly all of us with college degrees are working within that field

What we talked about:

Challenges we face as a Young Pro

• Age discrimination
• Lower pay (regardless of qualifications/experience)
• Get asked to carry heavier loads for free (we’re ‘new in the game’ etc.)

Weaknesses

• Customer follow-up
• Rules regulations
• Details when you’re a “big picture” person

Favorite events in the Valley (we don’t need to go to Portland for good times)

• Walnut City Music Festival
• Brews/BBQ’s Newberg July
• Brews/BBQ’s McMinnville August
• Sun Sets @ Anne Amie 5 – 9:30pm Fridays in July/August

Why we volunteer

• No direct business benefit
• Reinforces your personal brand
• The joy it brings
• Being civic minded is important for business
• When we don’t have time we do what we can by donating money
• Pick a cause you’re passionate about
• Pick a cause close to home

 

Save the date: Monday Feb. 24th @ Anne Amie Vineyards

We are taking headshots for our marketing and branding.  More info to follow…

-Kristen