The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce has expanded its reach with the launch of its Young Professionals Network (YPN).

YPN serves as a forum for young professionals - ages 22 through 39 - to network and collaborate with other young professionals and become more actively engaged in their Chamber. It provides added benefit to our Chamber member companies by offering new events designed to appeal to their younger employees.

YPN extends an open invitation to bi-monthly happy hours hosted by Chamber member restaurants. Our next event is Feb. 13 at Houlihan’s in Springfield. You'll meet other young professionals and many creative entrepreneurs. There’s no charge for your first two visits so if you’re under 40 come on by as our guest. Visit our online calendar for details.

YPN provides young professionals with opportunities to educate themselves and the business community about issues important to them.

Additionally, YPN grooms young professionals for future leadership roles in the Greater Springfield Chamber and our community.

For more information about YPN and the Chamber, and how you or your co-workers can get involved I invite you to contact me at the Chamber office, 703-866-3500.