Young Professionals of Reno County to Host Kansas YP Summit

HUTCHINSON, Kansas (March 1, 2010) In an effort to connect young professionals (YP’s) from across the State, the Young Professionals of Reno County are organizing a Summit to be held in Hutchinson on Thursday, April 15, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Grand Prairie Hotel and Convention Center, 1400 N. Lorraine.

Featuring a luncheon address by Governor Mark Parkinson and breakout sessions on a variety of topics, the event will offer YP’s professional and personal development and networking opportunities. Breakout sessions include information about developing and sustaining a Young Professionals organization, civic engagement, financial planning, rural community development, volunteerism, starting a small business and more. In addition to Governor Parkinson, confirmed speakers include Cecily Drucker, CEO of Bottom Line Time and daughter of the late management guru Peter Drucker, and Marci Penner, Executive Director of the Kansas Sampler Foundation. Representatives from the Kansas Leadership Center will also be on hand to lead break-out sessions.