Salem Area Young Professionals

February 23, 2007

A sold out crowd of over 55 YoungPros headed to the hills of West Salem for advice and direction from three of Salem's most prominent business leaders. Dick Withnell, Chairman of the Board for Withnell Motor Company, Dave Hafner, President of Professional Mortgage Corporation, and Terry Frohnmayer with First Commercial Real Estate Services shared their insight and life stories with YoungPros on Thursday morning, February 22nd.

Withnell, Hafner, and Frohnmayer all shared messages depicting the importance of engagement in community affairs and the importance of educating yourself on the issues the community is facing as an aspect of leadership. Pictured below is YoungPro Jeff Nine asking the featured panelists about their advice and experiences in balancing work and family.

A number of YoungPros commented on the event as one of the more inspirational events coordinated to date. The event was also success due to the great food and service of the Northwest Viticulture Center, a branch of Chemeketa Community College. The full breakfast included coffee juice, muffins, pastries, eggs, and potatoes.

The message of leadership and involvement was a great sage way into next month's event at the Salem Chamber. YoungPros are encouraged to take some time on March 21st between the hours of 5-7pm to see some of the service organizations they can help support. Participating organizations include Habitat for Humanity, Shangri-La Corporation, United Way, March of Dimes, and many more. Take advantage of this Volunteer Fair along with some wine and appetizers in March!

Presenting Sponsors

Sponsors / Ticor Title / Oregon Community Credit Union / Willamette University MBA