OACCT Young Professionals Tamara Murphy, Abby Nichols, Ellen Heydon

History and Structure Inaugural Year: 2017 (55 members, 6 events) Lunch and Learns Socials Community Engagement Fitness Activity

Business Sponsorship Per event —> yearly Business Perks Free Passes Free Interns Recognition

Passholders Yearly Membership dues $40 8-10 events each year Lunch and Learns Personal Development Continuing Education Community Involvement Socials Networking and Laid Back Atmosphere Drink Tokens/Appetizers Community Engagement Nonprofit Volunteer Opportunities Fitness Activity

Promoting the Group What Didn’t Work: First Event Free Business Swag Paper Media What Worked: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/oacctypro/videos/1222135321267865/ Facebook Live of Committee Members Chamber Bucks Free Anything (especially food, and drinks) Relaxed Environment/Location

Learning and Changing Stigma of the “Chamber” title Ensuring we are providing value and continued growth How much to charge/if to charge Involving more individuals and businesses Dedicated staff through the Chamber for support Providing Information to pass holders Targeting YP’s that have jobs in places they can’t always leave at the right time Promotional Items

Committee Structure Chair-1 year commitment Vice Chair- 1 year commitment Social Media Chair- 1 year commitment Committee Members-3 year commitment Chamber Staff