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June 19, 2012 · Young Professional Initiative

 

 

YPI NEWS & REMINDERS

JUNE SOCIAL – Sundance Cantina at Boomtown Casino – June 26

 

 

 

Join us for the JUNE SOCIAL taking place Tuesday, June 26, from 5-7pm, at Sundance Cantina at Boomtown Casino.  2 for 1 drink specials and light food will be available for Young Pro’s in attendance.  We look forward to seeing you there!  Invite your friends!

 

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SOLD OUT!!!

 

YPI June LUNCH & LEARN – Thursday, June 28, 2012

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Guest Speaker: Brandon Oldenburg, Moonbot Studios

 

Our next lunch and learn event will feature guest speaker BRANDON OLDENBURG.  Brandon is an award winning illustrator, designer, sculptor and film director. Most recently he co-founded the Shreveport, Louisiana based Moonbot Studios and co-directed the 2011 Oscar award winning animated short film, “The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore” which involved 17 Ringling alumni and one student intern as animators and artists.

Sponsored by:

 

610 Commerce Street - Shreveport, LA 71101; 318-759-7997 - Facebook.com/cohabitatshreveport - cohab.org

Cohab is a non-profit shared workspace for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and creative workers. Conveniently located in Downtown Shreveport's riverfront district. Cohab is fast becoming a hub for people building the next break-out companies. Space is available for for individuals, teams, special events, and meetings.

 

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40 UNDER 40 COMMITTEE & NOMINATIONS


NOMINATIONS for 40 Under 40 are underway.  The deadline for nominations is July 31, 2012. Those nominated will be notified and asked to complete an application for consideration of the current year
s award.  Click here to submit your nominations TODAY!

 

We’re also looking for a YP’s to serve on the 40 Under 40 planning committee. If you’re interested in serving, please email us at ypi@shreveportchamber.org.

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YPI FUND


Donate to the YPI Fund today and help YPI reach our goal to be a fully funded account with the Community Foundation by November 30.  The sooner we reach our $5,000 goal the sooner we can begin funding exciting projects in the Shreveport/Bossier area.  Click the link to donate:  http://bit.ly/YPIFund

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YPI CALENDAR OF EVENTS


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MAY SOCIAL – THE REMINGTON HOTEL & SUITES

MAY 22, 2012

   

   

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Independence Bowl Foundation’s 6th Annual TRIVIA NIGHT

 

July 28, 2012 – Independence Stadium Club Level

Food starts at 6 pm / Trivia begins at 7pm

Catered by Bistro Byronz

 

COST: $30 – or Tables of 8 for $240

 

All sorts of trivia comprise the AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl Trivia Night, from History to Entertainment to College Football. Prizes are given to the top 3 teams and many great door prizes are also available. Cash bar is also provided.

 

VOLUNTEERS are needed for this event as well. Please call the Independence Bowl Foundation office if interested.  Call the Independence Bowl Foundation office at (318) 221-0712 for more information or go to www.independencebowl.org.

 

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Community Events


The Literacy Partnership of Northwest Louisiana

FREE Networking Breakfast

Date: THIS THURSDAY, June 21,2012

Time:  8:00am-9:00am

Location: Goodwill Job Center 4000 Airline Dr. Bossier City, LA 71111

The breakfast is sponsored by McDonalds!

Rsvp: at 318-553-0392 or krubin@goodwillnla.org

 

TNT Express (Pub Crawl) is every Third Thursday –
from 5:00-8:00 pm, hop on the FREE trolley to see arts and cultural venues in the Downtown Shreveport area. Each month features different locations and special events.

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Sources and Links

Louisiana Economic Development

 

Louisiana Small Business Development Center


SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER FUN GUIDE

 


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