Young Professionals: Unwind and Get Social

Employees rank continuing education and professional development on the top of their list of job satisfaction attributes. This is exactly where BMA Chicago can play an important role - especially for you and your team of young professionals (employees 30 and under). BMA is committed to assisting your efforts to provide education and networking (so important to professional growth)

The Young Professionals committee is off to a great start in growing an important segment of the BMA – the 30 and under group!! There are several exciting events coming up so get involved and attend the events to keep the momentum going.

The kick-off event this year is on March 10th at the popular Old Town Social from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Attendees will begin the evening in small conversation groups led by the following “seasoned” BMA Board Members/members to discuss a topic near and dear to everyone – effective networking.

· Omar Albertelli - Director of Marketing at Motorola Solutions, current BMA member

· Jason Ferrara - VP Marketing at Ifbyphone, current BMA Chicago Board Member and Chair of the Young Professionals Committee

· Suzanne Martin - Head of Worldwide Field Marketing, Networks Business at Motorola Solutions, former President BMA Chicago, current BMA Chicago Board Member

· Linda McGovern - Director of Marketing at USG, current BMA Chicago Board Member

· George Rafeedie - Founder at Tell Your Story Marketing/Adjunct Professor at DePaul, current BMA Chicago Board Member, Chair of Membership Committee and Chair of the Social Media Committee

· Don Scheibenreif - Research VP at Gartner Industry Advisory Services, current BMA Chicago Board Member

· Jeff Willinger - Director of Marketing, Social Computing and Intranets at RightPoint Consulting, current BMA Chicago member

After a lively discussion, attendees will then have the opportunity to mingle, get to know one another and build their network.

Beer, wine and appetizers are included.

Future Young Professional events include a Social Media Workshop on April 6 following the BMA Marketing Innovators Luncheon Seminar and a Networking Happy Hour on April 21 (location TBD).

Not a BMA Young Professional member yet? Check out the great opportunity we have and JOIN TODAY.

Young Professionals 30 and under that join BMA will get the $25 activation fee waived. We will also offer you free attendance at 3 upcoming BMA events (breakfast or luncheon) during the first six months of membership ($160 value). Contact Marla Schrager to join.

Young Professionals: Unwind and Get Social

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