Chamber Opportunities

Young Professionals Network

The mission of the Young Professionals Network is to cultivate the next generation of business and community leaders. YPN promotes personal and professional development, through active involvement in the Chamber, business and local communities.

Volunteer Activities:

• assist at various community events

• plan professional events

• committee member recruitment

Chair: Christopher Wrobel, American Sign & Lighting Co.
Vice-Chair: Paul Zalduendo, Z Group Financial

Professional Development Chair: Roger McGuire, Mid American Mortgage, Ic.

Community Service Chair: Joe Kenny, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Social Development Chair: Eric Rickert, Call One

Communications & Secretary: Rachna Patel, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, The Effner Group

Scholarship Chair: Paul Zalduendo, Z Group Financial
Staff: Heather Prince

Meetings: Third Tuesday, 4:00 p.m.
Location: Chamber Office

YPN 2008 Calendar:

• June: Community Service Event: Heritage Fest, June 27 - 29, downtown Downers Grove
  • YPN Committee Meeting on 6/17 at Chamber Office, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
  • Social Networking Hour on 6/17 at DoubleTree Guest Suites & Conference Center, 2111 Butterfield Rd, Downers Grove at 5:00 pm
• July: TBD
  • YPN Committee Meeting on 7/15 at Chamber Office, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
  • Social Networking Hour on 7/15 at DoubleTree Guest Suites & Conference Center, 2111 Butterfield Rd,Downers Grove at 5:00 pm
• August: Professional Development Event
  • YPN Committee Meeting on 8/19 at Chamber Office, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
  • Social Networking Hour on 8/19 at DoubleTree Guest Suites & Conference Center, 2111 Butterfield Rd, Downers Grove at 5:00 pm
• September: Networking Event
  • YPN Committee Meeting on 9/16 at Chamber Office, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
  • Social Networking Hour on 9/16 at DoubleTree Guest Suites & Conference Center, 2111 Butterfield Rd, Downers Grove at 5:00 pm

• October: Community Service Event: Oktoberfest, October 3 - 5, downtown Downers Grove

  Watch this space for details on the YPN Halloween Costume Bash!

  • YPN Committee Meeting on 10/21 at Chamber Office, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
  • Social Networking Hour on 10/21 at DoubleTree Guest Suites & Conference Center, 2111 Butterfield Rd, Downers Grove at 5:00 pm
• November: Professional Development Event
  • YPN Committee Meeting on 11/18 at Chamber Office, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
  • Social Networking Hour on 11/18 at DoubleTree Guest Suites & Conference Center, 2111 Butterfield Rd, Downers Grove at 5:00 pm
• December: Community Service Event: Toy Drive at Chamber Holiday After Hours
  • YPN Committee Meeting on 12/16 at Chamber Office, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
  • Social Networking Hour on 12/16 at DoubleTree Guest Suites & Conference Center, 2111 Butterfield Rd, Downers Grove at 5:00 pm