Business & Merchant

Last Updated on Tuesday, 28 February 2017 22:37

By Jill Runfola

On Thursday, February 16, the Young Professionals of the Mon Valley (YPMV) met from 6-9 p.m. at the River House Café in Charleroi for a chance to come together, as they do every other month throughout the year.

Pictured are (l-r): Matthew Shorraw, Special Events; Tanya Chaney, President; Janelle Imbrescia, Secretary/Treasurer; and Justin Brovey, Professional Development.

All members and professionals (up to age 50) were welcome for cocktails and conversation. The events are always a good time without an agenda, designed to encourage social interaction.

The River House Café has a cozy, relaxed atmosphere, lovely surroundings, with a great menu of delicious food as well, and was a good setting for the event. Approximately 20 attendees took part in the social. They mingled and talked about upcoming events and ways to connect and grow their businesses.

Matthew Shorraw, special events officer, said of YPMV, “I enjoy it. It’s a really fun group to be a part of—lots of energy.”

YPMV President Tanya Chaney stated, “The mission is to attract, retain, and develop the next generation of Mon Valley professionals. We will meet our mission through social networking, professional development and community engagement. Professionals from all industries are welcome to join. We enjoy the diversity that our membership offers.”

YPMV was established in the fall of 2015 and operates as a committee of the Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce. YPMV hosts a professional development event each fall. This event aims to bring in speakers to educate and develop our young professionals.

Chaney noted, “We also engage in community events when possible. This spring we are pairing with the ‘Art of Pairing’ event at the Off the Wall Arts in Charleroi. The aim is to raise funds for Mon Valley Hospital.”

To join the Young Professionals Organization, you may obtain an application on their website at ypmv.org, come to an event, or visit the Mon Valley Regional Chamber office.