Holland Young Professionals

Who: Professional Development Committee

What: March Meeting

When: Tuesday, March 25 @ Noon

Where: Southside Inn (off Washington Ave by Southside Liquor)

Why: Divide and conquer new Professional Development strategies for HYP

Note: PD committee meetings are typically the 4th Tuesday of the month at a local lunch establishment. Typically we grab a bite to eat and hammer out new ideas to jump start this committee. We are currently accepting new volunteers help keep the Lakeshore YPs ahead of the curve. RSVP to Barry Rice (rice@worksighted.com).

Who: Professional Development Committee

What: February Meeting

When: Tuesday, February 26 @ Noon

Where: Southside Inn (35th street just off Washington)

Why: Divide and conquer new Professional Development strategies for HYP

Note: PD committee meetings are typically the 4th Tuesday of the month at a local lunch establishment. Typically we grab a bite to eat and hammer out new ideas to jump start this committee. We are currently accepting new volunteers help keep the Lakeshore YPs ahead of the curve. RSVP to Dave Steenwyk at david@macatawatechnologies.com or Barry Rice at barry.rice@worksighted.com.

Who: Professional Development Committee

What: January Meeting

When: Tuesday, January 22 @ Noon

Where: Southside Inn(192 w. 35th Street)

Why: Divide and conquer new Professional Development strategies for HYP

Note: PD committee meetings are typically the 4th Tuesday of the month at a local lunch establishment. Typically we grab a bite to eat and hammer out new ideas to jump start this committee. We are currently accepting new volunteers help keep the Lakeshore YPs ahead of the curve. RSVP to Dave Steenwyk at david@macatawatechnologies.com.

Who: Professional Development Committee

What: December Meeting

When: Tuesday, December 18 @ Noon

Where: Southside Inn (Washington Street behind Southside Liquor)

Why: Divide and conquer new Professional Development strategies for HYP

Note: PD committee meetings are typically the 4th Tuesday of the month at a local lunch establishment, due to the holiday this month, we are going a week early. Typically we grab a bite to eat and hammer out new ideas to jump start this committee. We are currently accepting new volunteers help keep the Lakeshore YPs ahead of the curve. RSVP to Dave Steenwyk at david@macatawatechnologies.com or Adrienne Schumacher at a.schumacher@cityofholland.com

Thank you to Hopwood Depree for participating in our latest Lakeshore e2e event.  It is exciting to hear about what he and others in the area are doing to build the film industry in West Michigan. (see more photos by clicking the ”photos” link in the navigation) 

During the event, the question was raised what we as a business community can do to help with Hopwood’s vision.  The answer… contact our legislators and lobby for additional incentives that will help get the ball rolling.  Hopwood continues to talk to members of our government and is pushing for new incentives to go through that would allow us to compete with states like Louisiana and New Mexico for motion picture production projects. 

According to Hopwood, not only would it bring significant dollars into the Michigan economy but would also create jobs for the area.

Ho, Ho, Ho…HYP you are cordially invited to attend the Mayor’s Annual Holiday Open House hosted by Mayor & Mrs. McGeehan. Make sure you stop for some holiday cheer and then continue your holiday experience by attending the Warm Up To Winter Event beginning at the HAAC! Don’t forget to wear your HYP button to identify you as a YP. See you there!

Friday, December 7, 2007
4:00pm - 6:00pm
City Council Chambers
Holland City Hall, 270 South River Avenue

Enjoy refreshments and music while rubbing elbows with Holland’s most influential as we celebrate the season.