Holland Young Professionals

Starring a local Holland YP, David Gries, Broken is an Indie film that has won numerous awards and will be shown at the Knickerbocker on February 2nd.  Tickets are only $7. 

If you want to read more about the film check out the links below:

Article on the film 

www.broken-movie.com

Get Tickets 

Saturday, February 2nd @ 7pm
Knickerbocker Theatre
86 East 8th Street
Holland, MI 49423

Join us on January 29th when Bill Holsinger-Robinison will talk about Supporting disruptive innovation in West Michigan: A conversation on innovation, challenging an industry and what it takes to be world-class within West Michigan.

Topic: Supporting disruptive innovation in West Michigan
What: Lakeshore e2e Series presents: Bill Holsinger-Robinson, CEO of Spout.com
Where: The Colonial Clock Building, 201 West Washington, Zeeland, Michigan (Lakeshore Advantage offices)
When: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Who: For all current and aspiring entrepreneurs & their friends
Cost: No charge (refreshments provided)

In this provocative discussion, Bill will talk about :

• Spout: Starting a start-up
• What’s success for Spout.com?
• Innovation from without
• Challenges and opportunities

As Chief Operating Officer for Spout.com, an online community focused on films and the film industry, Bill Holsinger-Robinson has developed a deep interest in the role that trust plays in commerce, and how online communities create and trade in trust. Bill began his work with Spout as a business strategist, helping the founders organize and develop their business case, operating structure, and marketing strategy. Within a year, the founders asked him to come aboard to run the new company, a division of RDV corporation.

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Published in Holland Sentinel on Sunday, January 6, 2008 

By STEVE RALPH

Holland Young Professionals isn’t merely a social club. The local nonprofit has served the community in many ways in its first four years.

“We plug ourselves directly into things that are already happening,” said Mat Nguyen, group co-founder.

The most recent example — Park Theatre’s third annual New Year’s Eve party, which HYP (pronounced “hip”) helped sponsor and organize for the first time in 2007.

“We had just over 100 people there, more than any other year,” said Katy Nguyen, HYP board member and former Park Theatre general manager. “We raised $3,000 for the Park Theatre.”

HYP’s involvement made the difference in the event’s success, she said.

“Our goal was to create a community for young professionals in the area. So far we’ve been pretty successful,” said Barry Rice, president and co-founder.

Through networking, professional development seminars, social events and a scholarship fund, HYP hopes to attract young professional adults to the area, which members say is key to keeping Holland a vibrant, attractive, economically sound place to live and work into the future.

A central element of that mission includes serving the community. The group pairs social and networking events with philanthropy. The Community Action House is one beneficiary of HYP’s efforts.

Read Full Article at Holland Sentinel

HYP set a new standard for New Year’s in Holland, Michigan.  On December 31, 2007, HYP transformed the Park Theatre into a dazzling NYE venue complete with live music, a giant discoball, full bar, 90+ guests and a dizzying array of Bond-themed decor.  The Holland Sentinel caught up with us during the event. 

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Plus, the event raised almost $3,000 for the Park Theatre which will be used to help fund operations and future events at the theatre. 

Thank you to everyone that attended the event, to the 33rd Street Band and to all of our sponsors including: Mark Oegema, BlueSky Sessions, Tony and Ginner Castillo and the Holland Area Arts Council.  Let the countdown begin… only 363 days left until NYE09. 

Name: Nate Volkema

Age: 27

Company: John Hancock Financial

Occupation: Financial Advisor: I help individuals, family’s and businesses better plan and organize their life insurance, investment, and financial affairs.

How long have you worked/lived in Holland: My entire life, born and raised

Hobbies: In the summer months I enjoy spending time on my sailboat or out racing sailboats. I am active in several non profit’s here in the area (Shriners and the Masonic Lodge). Spending time with my fiance (wife as of Janaury 5) Heather, friends and family. I have also gone back to school to earn my CFP (Certified Financial Planner) designation.

What do I like best about HYP: It is a great group for a number of reasons.  First, it is a great way to network and meet new people. One of my favorite quotes is “The only difference between who you are today and in 25 years is the books you read and the people you meet”. Not everyone needs to network for their career, but you can gain a lot personally from meeting new people.  Second, it is a great way to get involved and help out in the community and make Holland a better place for our generation and those to follow.  Also, there are a number of different events, programs, gatherings which will help you both personally and professionally. There is much more to HYP than the UNWINDS, so get involved!

Jokes: I’ll give you two (I think I heard this first one from Mike anyways) Q: What did the zero say to the eight?
A: Nice belt!