Vegas Young Professionals (VYP) is hosting its 3rd Annual White Hot Fusion Mixer (White Hot 3), to showcase the dynamic organization that is now 1,000 members strong. Since its inception in 2006, VYP has attracted the cream of Las Vegas' 21-39 year old young professional crop and instituted a host of popular new executive development and networking programs. "The White Hot Fusion Mixer is a great opportunity for people ages 21-39 year old to come together and find out what all the excitement is about," says Michelle Shetrom, VYP member. "It's a fun, high-energy event that brings out the best and brightest from every industry in the valley."
White Hot 3 will be held at MOON Nightclub at the Palms. VYP's first White Hot Fusion Mixer attracted more than 500 attendees and White Hot 2 brought in more than 700. White Hot 3 allows non-members to come check out the organization, while mixing and mingling with VYP members and guests. For full details, see page 17. Sponsorships are still available!
Everyone is encouraged to dress in their "cool summer whites."
"VYP has quickly become the largest organization for young professionals in the Las Vegas market," explains Jammie Hsu, VYP Advisory Council Chairman and owner of Element|7. "As a division of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, VYP has created programs and events designed to develop networking and professional skills and facilitate mentoring and career advancement opportunities."
In addition to the once-a-year White Hot Mixer, VYP hosts a Fusion Mixer, an after-work networking event that attracts nearly 200 VYP members each month. Other regular events include exclusiveseating "Bigwig Lunch Times," where 20 VYP members sit down to lunch with a well-known and influential "bigwig" for small group networking; "Excursions," which are "back-of-the-house tours" designed to give participants an inside look at various industries; and the "Business 101" series, which features lunch time panel discussions on a wide range of important business topics. In the last year, VYP also debuted its own "Strip View Speakers" Toastmasters club, an energetic and supportive group of peers to help VYP members develop their presentation and public speaking skills. VYP Strip View Speakers chartered the group in just three months and has already received a "Distinguished Status," recognized by Toastmasters International.
Not only has VYP successfully introduced young professionals to the movers and shakers of Las Vegas' business scene and launched innovative professional development opportunities, the organization has also provided local business owners with effective professional development venues.
"VYP has given small business owners a competitive advantage in the marketplace by providing opportunities for young employees to mix, mingle and build their business contacts," says Will Paccione, VYP Advisory Council member and owner of WSI-We Simplify the Internet. "The investment in VYP membership and activities is small, but the return is significant." VYP has also created a whole new level of advertising and sponsorship opportunities for companies looking to reach the highly-influential 21-39 demographic.
Membership in VYP is just $45 per year if your company belongs to the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and $50 per year if you work for a non-Chamber member. To learn more about VYP, go to www.vegasyp.com or call 702.735.2196. You can also find VYP on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Take time to "get in the mix."
