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Young Professionals Network

Action Outcome

Attract and retain young professionals by providing a convenient way for them to get connected in the region.

Status

  • A potential name for the branded online network has been created and a URL has been purchased to host the website.
  • Preliminary contact has been made with an interested entity for the purposes of talking about sharing space on an existing web page.
  • Discussions are underway to figure out how to increase YP participation in non-profit board work with staff at NEW Center. 

Action Champion/Manager

Michael Nisson, President, MDN Holdings, Inc.

For information contact Michael Nisson at mnisson@gmail.com.

Action Description

Attracting and retaining young professionals is an integral component of the A2Success initiative.  In addition to strong quality of life factors, young professionals seek personal and professional development opportunities. An organized network open to all young professionals will facilitate these opportunities.


When completed, the network will allow for YPs to easily to connect to the things they feel are important to them in this community, and ultimately will make the decision to stay here easier.

Action Team

Nicole Burgess, Manning Selvage & Lee

Angela Kujava, Interim Executive Director, 826Michigan

Anna Erickson, MOVE Communications

Derek Shinska, Wells Fargo

 

Action Timeline


 Action Steps Timelines
1. Identify areas of focus/specific projects that are important for young professionals in the Ann Arbor area. 

3Q 2009
2.  Identify a possible hosting entity for the online delivery system for the network.
 3Q/4Q 2009
3.  Research what Ann Arbor offers YP’s by conducting interviews with local and non-local YP’s. ongoing

 

Metrics and Reporting

To be developed by the Action Team.

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