Allow me to start off by saying that LiveWorkPlayColumbus.com is a nice looking website with a nice collection of information and links. Now allow me to say that I’m completely underwhelmed and a little bit saddened by the launch of this new site. According to a Dispatch article yesterday, this site was launched by the [...]
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Help Rename the “Young Professionals” of Columbus
Two weeks ago I mentioned that the Young Professionals Commission is trying to come up with a better name for themselves as well as the audience they’re trying to attract and retain in Columbus. Well, here’s your chance to get more involved. A social network has been launched called Columbus Brains, and the current focus [...]
The Exchange – Networking Event for Women
About The Exchange Join us for the Exchange, the first event of its kind in Central Ohio, to bring women from all walks of life together for the single purpose of meeting, networking, and connecting with one another. By sharing the things that are important in your life with other women, you help strengthen the [...]
Would you attend a statewide summit of young professionals?
Got this survey passed along through email: Would you attend a statewide summit of young professionals? If so, what would you like to get out of it? Let them know! As you may know, a planning committee made up of representatives from YP organizations around the state is pursuing a “Summit of Young Professionals” to [...]
YP Commission Meeting Next Week with Doug Moore
There’s another Young Professionals Commission Meeting next week and Doug Moore, COTA’s Vice President of Planning and Customer Service, is the scheduled speaker. He’ll be discussing COTA’s Long-Range Transit Plan, which includes expanding fixed-route bus service and planning for future transit investments. I’m guessing there will be an angle on this of how it will [...]
Something better than “Young Professionals”
Does the term “Young Professionals” get under your skin? Are you tired of hearing it? Is there a better term out there? The Young Professionals Commission is trying to start off by re-branding themselves and their target demographic. Every since the conception of the committee, the demographic has included people of various ages, backgrounds, professions, [...]
Liveblogging from CMC Lunch Event with Rebecca Ryan
Start 12:02pm – So, I’m currently at this Columbus Metropolitan Club luncheon event downtown today that will feature Rebecca Ryan speaking. I thought maybe this would be a nice chance to do a little “liveblogging”. See if it’s worthwhile. Anyone have any questions that should be asked to Rebecca? Update 1:51PM – Ok. So I [...]
The Columbus 2012 Commission and the Young Professionals
Last week the Mayor and City Council Announced the list of people who would chairing the commission for the 2012 Columbus bicentennial. The list included most of the major players in town such as Gordon Gee, Abigail Wexner, Alex Shumate, Kevin Wood, Janet Jackson, Ty Marsh, Chester Jourdan, and many others. All good people to [...]
YP Commission “Convince” Subcommittee – Details
Some people have been asking me for more details on what this “Convince” subcommitee is all about that I’m in. Here’s some details straight from the minutes of our meeting on June 21st: Role of the YP Commission and its committees: The committee discussed the role of the commission and the committee structure. John explained [...]
YP Commission Subcommittee Meetings
In order to add more specific focus to the YP Commitee gatherings, the 45-person group was broken into 3 15-member subcommittee labeled as “Convince” “Connect” and “City”. What they are in a nutshell: Convince – The goal is to come with ideas on how to convince YPs to move to Columbus, and to convince the [...]