Read about the latest developments with Pensacola Young Professionals and the Pensacola Bay Area community.
Rock the Vote Ballot Bash
PYP will host a non-partisan ballot bash at Suite from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm on November 4. There will be happy hour drink prices and complimentary hors d oeuvres. Your first drink is free from 5:00-6:30 pm.
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PYP Political Forum
Pensacola Young Professionals are invited to the 2008 Political Forum on Thursday, October 9 at 5:30 pm at the Pensacola Little Theatre. The forum will focus on contested seats for County Commission, City Council, Mayor, State Representative, Superintendent of Schools, Sheriff, and ECUA. Each candidate will be asked to give their vision statement as it pertains to Pensacola and their position. Candidates will then be asked pre-drawn questions drafted by PYP members.
Admission is free. For more information, contact Miller Caldwell at (850) 432-9500. |
50 Floridians Who Will Change the World
Congratulations to PYP members Rick Finch and James Hosman for being named to Florida Trend's 50 Floridians Who Will Change the World.
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Home Buyers Seminar
PYP is hosting a First Time Home Buyers Seminar “From Pre-Contract to Post-Closing” Seminar on Tuesday, September 16 starting at 5:30p.m. at New World Landing. This is an endeavor of the Escambia-Santa Rosa Real Estate Council, Independent News and PYP. There will be food and refreshments as well as a take home binder with great information for those who attend.
We encourage individuals interested in attending to RSVP to seminar@pensacolayp.com. |
Forward Focus Recap
Read the notes from the July 21, 2008 Forward Focus Meeting.
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Government Affairs Seeks Input
The Government Affairs Team is asking PYP members to submit questions on issues that they would like to see addressed in the 2008 Political Forum. Questions can be submitted to Miller Caldwell by August 1. The 2008 Political Forum will be held October 9 at 5:30 at the Pensacola Little Theatre and will focus on contested seats on County Commission, City Council, Mayor, Superintendent of Schools, and State Representative. |
Message from the Chairman - James Hosman
Two years ago the Pensacola Young Professionals (PYP) asked its members if they were in support of the Community Maritime Park and remarkably 100 percent of them said yes. Last month, we surveyed our membership again at our bi-monthly general membership meeting and 100 percent of the respondents listed the Community Maritime Park as one of their top five most important issues facing Pensacola. It is apparent that the young professionals in this community have supported the project from the start and we are committed to seeing it through. Read more.
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Co-Ed Kickball Team
PYP will field a co-ed kickball team for a six-week city league on Tuesday nights this July and August. Games will be played at Exchange Park (3200 E. Lakeview). The first 20 people to contact Benjamin Stevenson with the following information will make the cut: (1) name, (2) telephone contact information, and (3) whether you live inside or outside the city limits of Pensacola. PYP will cover the cost for this team. For more information, click here. |
PYP Soccer Team
PYP will field a 6x6 soccer team [(1) mens, (2), co-ed/30+, or (3) both] for an eight-week county league on Wednesday nights this June-August. Games will be played at Ashton Brosnaham Sportsplex (off of 10-mile). The first 10 people to contact Benjamin Stevenson with the following information will make the cut: (1) name, (2) telephone contact information, (3) whether you live inside or outside the Escambia County limits, and (4) preference for the team make-up (mens v. co-ed/30+). PYP will not cover the cost for this team; players will need to contribute a share of the $300 registration. For more information, click here.
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PYP Supports KC-45 Tanker Project
It is with great excitement that the Pensacola Young Professionals announces its support of the KC-45 Tanker project in Mobile. This project will have a great impact to our area in that dozens of suppliers will be locating here, thus creating hundreds of higher paying jobs. PYP is a huge supporter of economic growth and realizes that a project such as this will not only positively affect a neighboring community but will positively affect ours as well.
PYP would also like to encourage its members to log onto www.keepourtanker.com and sign up as a supporter. We need to continually show the rest of the nation that we have people in our region that support this project. |
PYP Hosts Kickoff Event for Internship Pensacola Class of 2008
After a successful 2007 inaugural program, Pensacola Young Professionals, University of West Florida and the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a kickoff reception for Internship Pensacola’s Class of 2008. The evening will serve as the introduction to Internship Pensacola and PYP for many of the participants and employers. This year’s program will host 26 students from the University of West Florida, Florida State and the University of Florida. The event is being held at Soiree on Palafox and will start at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 13. For more information about Internship Pensacola, please contact Leslie Cagle or Jonathan Thompson or visit Internship Pensacola online.
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PYP Supports Recycling Program
Pensacola Young Professionals have formally announced their support of a curbside recycling program in Escambia County. PYP members agree that some type of curbside recycling is a step in the right direction in helping protect our environment and to generate increased social responsibility. Read the complete announcement. |
PYP to Hold a City and County Meet and Greet
Pensacola Young Professionals will hold a Meet and Greet with local officials on April 16, 2008.
Attendance is open to all PYP members, PYP sponsors, and select community members such as CMPA Chair, UWF BOT Chair, and Chamber President. This reception will give members an opportunity to meet local officials in person. These officials will include City Council, Manager, Mayor, Director of the Port, Fire Chief, County Commissioners, Sheriff, and many more. There is no cost to attend for PYP. Drink tickets and appetizers will be provided. The event will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 pm in Apple Annie's Courtyard in Seville Quarter. For more information, please contact Miller Caldwell III at 850-439-6575. RSVP to rsvp@pensacolayp.com. |
PYP Annual Meeting
The 2008 PYP Annual Meeting will take place Saturday, March 29 at the Pensacola Country Club. This year's key note speaker will be Joe Scarborough. The meeting begins at 6 pm with cocktail hour followed by dinner at 7. Cost is $40 to members ($50 non-members) and reservations are limited. RSVP to pensacolayp@gmail.com |
PYP Members Invited To Listening Session
The University of West Florida will operate the Education Center in the Vince Whibbs Community Maritime Park. UWF will hold several listening sessions to help in identifying current and future education and training needs that could be met at the Center. Registration for the listening session is available until March 7, 2008 at http://continuinged.uwf.edu/ListeningSession.cfm or by contacting the Office of UWF Continuing Education at 850-474-2914. |
PYP Members Named to Independent News Rising Stars List
The 2008 Independent News Rising Stars come from all walks of life: education, arts, healthcare, law, non-profits, real estate, retail, etc. Like all of us, they try to find balance between their personal and professional lives, while working to make this community better. Congratulations for making a difference in Pensacola! |
PYP Partners with PensacolaJobs.com
PYP is excited to announce a partnership with Pensacolajobs.com and member/owner Jay Overman. This partnership will allow members searching for a job on the site to check a box to let a future employer know they are a PYP member. Employers will have the option to search resumes by PYP members only. |
Pensacola Professional Development Institute
PYP is teaming up with Studer Group to develop a quarterly leadership series that will begin in the second quarter of 2008. |
Florida Trend Puts The Spotlight on Pensacola Young Professionals
Ashley Hodge was recently featured on the Florida Trend website. Read the complete article. |
