2017 has been a heck of a year! We were named "Best lively group that'll help you with your Linkedin profile" by City Weekly for their Best of Utah 2017 List. We were named "Best Networking Group" by Salt Lake Magazine for their "Best of Beehive List". We volunteered in our community through partnerships with organizations like the United Way of Salt Lake. We raised money for local charities via hosting fun events like Salt Lake City Sing-Off. We officially became a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We expanded our committees and gained a few new amazing board members. We collaborated with Downtown Alliance to continue to host our Monthly Mix & Mingles that attracted over 500 unique young professionals in 2017. We started co-working out of Impact Hub . We rolled out our Local Legends feature in the newsletter so you could become better acclimated with leaders and influencers in our community. We sponsored Arts Meets Fashion 2017. We expanded our personal and professional development efforts via hosting events like "Rebound! Celebrating Failures on the Job" and "Side Hustle World Tour: From Idea to Income in 27 Days".
YPSLC Board Members do it all because we truly believe in YPSLC's mission "to provide opportunities for Salt Lake City's Young Professionals to connect, develop, and enhance the region through social, professional, and civic engagement".
We made changes to YPSLC in 2017 as a result of feedback you gave us in 2016. These changes ultimately resulted in YPSLC growing 100%, receiving accolades in the community, and you telling us you have enjoyed your experience in YPSLC.
Similarly to 2016, we will use the feedback you provided on the 2017 YP Survey to continue to make changes to the organization. Somethings you can expect as a result of the feedback you provided include:
- More frequent events in 2018.
- Roll-out of a membership program that provides members with exclusive perks and experiences.
- Increased visibility to the YPSLC Board of Directors.
- Creation of smaller events that allow young professionals to connect with each other.
- Greater insight into area happenings
We will close out the year finalizing plans for 2018. We cannot wait to share them with you! As always, feel free to reach out to me via email at nnwokoma@ypslc.com if you ever need anything!
We look forward to continuing to experience life in Utah with you!
Sincerely,
Nchopia E. Nwokoma
YPSLC Founder & President