Young Professionals

Coming Up!

Free QuickBooks Seminar for Beginner or Advanced User
November 17th
8:30-10:30 or 10:30-12:30
Daymar Institute
1860 Wilma Rudolph Blvd.
RSVP to Mark Hays - Indicate if Beginner or Advanced User
931-245-4339
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Save The Date

CYP Will Host Business After Hours
April 19, 2012
Downtown Clarksville

3rd Annual CYP Kickball Tournament
May 12, 2012
Proceeds go to The Imagination Library



About Us

Conceived in late 2007 as an initiative of the business development committee of the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce, the Clarksville Young Professionals is Chamber affiliate dedicated to the advancement of our community through community service, professional development, and networking opportunities, for emerging community and business leaders ages 21-45. This is not your father’s civic club or your mother’s garden club! We are dedicated to providing a launch pad of ideas, resources, and a united voice from our young professional community through innovative programs, projects, and social events.

Our Mission:To create a platform for Young Professionals to build relationships, develop professionally, become politically and philanthropically active and contribute to the economic development and high quality of living in our community.

Visit our Web Site to learn more about our upcoming events at www.clarksvilleyps.com

Leadership

Chairman - Matt Dyce
Vice-Chairmant - Brandi Bryant
Secretary - Deb Haines
Treasurer - Brad Taylor
Board Member - Hayes Wellington
Board Member - Dee Colburn
Past Chairman - Amy Orton

Committees

Professional Development
Provides members with opportunities to enhance their leadership and professional skills, to connect with other current community leaders and to build successful careers and lives in the region.

Community Service
Connects Young Professional members to philanthropic and volunteer programs by promoting opportunities for participation, involvement and leadership.

Social & Networking
Hosts, coordinates and promotes events and activities within the community to connect Young Professionals with one another.

Recruitment & Membership
Identifies and recruits potential Young Professional members and leaders by promoting the benefits of membership

Marketing
Supports the objectives of the other committees and fosters growth of the organization through a combination of marketing, advertising and public relations

Sponsors

Jack B. Turner & Associates
Legends Bank
Clarksville Pediatric Dentistry
Clark & Associates
Heritage Bank
DBS & Associates
Regions
Clarksville Dental Center
McReynolds Nave & Larson Funeral Home
GreenBank
Cumberland Bank & Trust
Planters Bank
Jenkins & Wynne Ford LM Honda  
CDE Lightband
First Federal Savings Bank
Clarksville Association of Realtors
F&M Bank
Goodwin Productions
5 Star Radio Group

Sponsorship Opportunities

Why be a CYP Sponsor?

  • Position yourself as a company that’s friendly to young professionals by showing that your company wishes to help strengthen the YP communityCultivate the next generation of leaders
  • Recruit prospective employees and transplants
  • Retain young professionals by engaging them and keeping them invested in the community through volunteering and community involvement
  • Stem brain drain by helping your YP employees connect with the Clarksville community
  • Bridge the generation gap
  • Highlight community strengths and amenities

How Will Your Sponsorship Be Utilized?
Corporate sponsorship money will help CYP remain a minimal-dues organization. This encourages all young professionals to participate, regardless of their financial situation. As the membership grows, and the need for a greater diversity of professional development and networking opportunities arises, sponsorship money will insure that our members continue to receive quality opportunities for growth as young professionals.

Governors Package - $2,000

  • Allows company to have up to 10 young professionals as members of the organization
  • A complimentary logo and link to company website on the Sponsor page of www.clarksvilleyps.com
  • Recognition on CYP promotional materials including CYP newsletters
  • Verbal recognition and signage at all CYP events

Screaming Eagles Package - $1,000

  • Allows company to have up to 5 young professionals as members of the organization
  • A complimentary logo and link to company website on the Sponsor page of www.clarksvilleyps.com
  • Recognition on CYP promotional materials including CYP newsletters
  • Verbal recognition and signage at all CYP events

Cumberland Package - $500

  • Allows company to have up to 2 young professionals as members of the organization
  • A complimentary logo and link to company website on the Sponsor page of www.clarksvilleyps.com
  • Recognition on CYP promotional materials including CYP newsletters
  • Verbal recognition and signage at all CYP events

Organizational Documents

Current Operating Guidelines [PDF]

Presidential Members