2016 partnership opportunities

Shawnee Young Professionals

2016 Partnership Opportunities

ShawneeKSChamber.com/SYP

Dear Members, Partners and Friends,

Thank you for your interest in supporting the mission of Shawnee Young Professionals (SYP).

A lot has changed since the start of our program in February of 2015, but what has remained

constant is SYP’s commitment to advancing the next generation of leaders.

Shawnee Young Professionals provides valuable and comprehensive opportunities for

personal and professional advancement through networking, education and mutual support

within the chamber and community. We strive to be the catalyst that pushes young

professionals to take on the responsibility of improving the vision and future of their community,

while focusing on developing their leadership skills and professional footprint. In 2016, SYP

plans to focus on the following facets:

Professional Development: to improve the skills and sharpen the tools necessary for

young professionals to engage and capitalize on the opportunities presented to them.

Civic Engagement: to take a hands-on approach to proactively identifying needs of the

community and committing to address them to the best of their ability.

Social/Business Networking: to provide the opportunity for young professionals to grow

their own personal and professional network, while facilitating opportunities to integrate the

next generation of business leaders with the existing leaders in our community.

As you’ll read in the enclosed packet, there are various opportunities for collaboration. As you

look through these options, we welcome your ideas and input and look forward to working with

you in developing the next generation of leaders.

Sincerely,

Linda Leeper | President & CEO, Shawnee Chamber of Commerce

Elli Bowen | Program Liaison, Shawnee Young Professionals

| Membership Representative, Shawnee Chamber of Commerce


About Shawnee Young Professionals

Our Mission

Shawnee Young Professionals (SYP) furthers the chamber’s mission by engaging and

empowering the next generation of leaders who are committed to personal growth and career

advancement while serving the greater community.

Our Core Values

Leadership | Opportunity | Growth | Community

Our Leadership Team

SYP is fortunate to have a dedicated Leadership Team that provides guidance, oversight, and

support to the overall program. Our Leadership Team is highly involved and is committed to

the program’s mission and core values.


Elli Bowen, Shawnee Chamber of Commerce

Jill Evans, One Stop Decorating

Calvin Gabel, Balderston Chiropractic

Brad Henry, American Family Insurance

Brandon Kenig, Shawnee City Council

Jacob Nemechek, Bank Midwest

Justin Nichols, Lathrop & Gage, LLP

Greg Olerich, Speedpro Imaging

Nico Roesler, Shawnee Dispatch

Bailey Scheidegger, RTS Financial

Chad Spoor, Complete Construction Service

Amie Walter, American Cancer Society

Ryan White, Evans & Mullinix, PA

Become a Partner

Thank you for your interest in Shawnee Young Professionals partnership opportunities.

Why Support Shawnee Young Professionals?

The Shawnee Young Professionals program is dependent upon corporate and community

funding to ensure the growth and sustainability of the program and its mission. Financial or

in-kind support is vital to providing well-balanced and valuable opportunities for young

professionals to make significant impacts in both their personal and professional lives. Our

initiatives and partnership would not be possible without the support of the local business

community.

As a partner of SYP, you will be providing the resources necessary to ensure the longevity of

the program. In addition to tangible benefits, your generosity will advance the area’s next

generation of leaders while supporting a variety of other local organizations with young

professional leadership and/or involvement.

How Will My Sponsorship Funds Be Utilized?

Corporate sponsorship monies help Shawnee Young Professionals remain a non-dues

program of the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce. This encourages all young professionals to

participate, regardless of their financial situation. As the program grows, and the need for a

greater diversity of professional development and networking opportunities arises, sponsorship

monies will ensure that our young leaders continue to receive quality opportunities for growth.

SYP partners receive exposure to our growing network of communications, including:


150 + Facebook fans

90 + LinkedIn group members

120 + SYP e-mail subscribers

1,400 + Chamber member contacts

Partnership Opportunities

FOUNDING PARTNER : $1,000 Annual Sponsorship

The Founding Partner sponsorship is ideal for companies looking for targeted brand exposure,

direct marketing opportunities, unique access to the young professional demographic and

recognition for supporting the mission of Shawnee Young Professionals at the highest level.

Benefits:

Opportunity to directly support and contribute to the growth and success of the next generation of

business and community leaders

Company name and logo placement on the Shawnee Young Professionals webpage with a direct

link to company website

Invitation to have one company representative, between the ages of 21 - 40, serve on the SYP

Leadership Team

Company name and logo included on general print and digital marketing collateral used for SYP

including email template, vinyl banner placed at signature events, and other program materials

Enjoy complimentary passes for two to both our Spring and Fall Professional Development

Luncheons

Opportunity to have SYP send out one electronic marketing piece promoting your business to all Shawnee Young Professional e-mail subscribers on behalf of your company.

**Please note: correspondence must be approved by the Chamber President prior to distribution.

COMMUNITY PARTNER: $250 Annual Sponsorship

Benefits:

Opportunity to directly support and contribute to the growth and success of the next generation of

business and community leaders

Company name placement on the Shawnee Young Professionals webpage with a direct link to

company website

Enjoy one complimentary lunch pass to both our Spring and Fall Professional Development

Luncheons


For all inquiries, please contact Elli Bowen, SYP Liaison & Membership Representative,

Shawnee Chamber of Commerce at 913.631.6545 or [email protected]


The Millennial Mentality

64% of Millennials would rather make

$40,000/year at a job they love than

$100,000/year at a job they think is boring.

The US bureau of Labor Statistics

predicts that Millennials will make up

approximately 75% of the workforce by

2030.

88% of Millennials are

looking for employers

with values that

match their own.

86% would consider leaving

an employer whose values

no longer met their

expectations for corporate

social responsibility.

“By 2016, millennials will account for the highest

percentage of workers compared to Gen X and boomers.

They are currently one in every four managers at

companies already so their influence is rapidly growing.”

-Dan Schawbel, founder of Millennial Branding Inc.

77% of Millennials say it is

important for them to attend

frequent face-to-face meetings,

10% more than Gen X candidates.

2016 partnership opportunities

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