Join HYPE During Global Entrepreneurship Week

Don't miss the opportunity to attend HYPE and the Johnson City Power Board’s “Green Your Business” workshop next Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Johnson City Power Board Auditorium (2600 Boones Creek Road). The “Green Your Business” workshop will offer helpful tips and tools for making eco-friendly decisions in the workplace. Presentations from ETSU Professor Paul Sims, City of Johnson City Recycling Marketing Coordinator Eva Hunter, and representatives from the Johnson City Power Board will provide information for a varied audience. PLUS two tickets to “Will This Float?” ($40 value) will be given as a door prize! E-mail kbruce@johnsoncitytn.org for more information.

HYPE's Co-Mentoring Program Unveiled at Economic Summit

The Economic Summit was a great success this year, and there was a good turnout of YPs. Thanks to each of you who were able to attend.

At this year’s Summit, HYPE unveiled our Co-Mentoring program. If you would like to be part of this great new program, please email Keisha Bruce at kbruce@johnsoncitytn.org for an application. Co-mentoring has been very well-received thus far and there was a real enthusiasm about it at the Summit. Plan now to be part of this new co-mentoring opportunity.

Join HYPE at the Economic Summit!

HYPE members,

You won’t believe everything that’s going on!

First and foremost, register TODAY for the Economic Summit (Tuesday, Oct. 20, 8 a.m.-1:45 p.m.). Everyone who pre-registers is invited to a networking reception the night before (Monday, Oct. 19, 6-8 p.m.) at the Carnegie’s Old Soldiers Ballroom. Jose Castillo’s band, Frito Puentes, will provide live music, and there will be an open bar!

Then, at the Summit, get ready for the debut of our Holler! video … Jose and company have been working hard on this production, which will feature man-on-the-street style responses to important questions about our economic future. You will have a chance to answer the Holler! survey questions when you register for the Summit. The idea is to take the pulse of our community about our community and to convey some new, creative ideas from people (like you!) who are all about change and progress.

Sign up for any focus group that interests you but remember that the Business Development group will take on an “intergenerational” focus and will deal with several upcoming initiatives including Will This Float? and HYPE’s brand-new Co-Mentoring Project!

Which brings us to … co-mentoring! HYPE and the Chamber of Commerce are excited to launch this new initiative that will link professionals in our area so that each can learn from the other (as opposed to a traditional mentor-mentee format). There are no age categories – no “older” professionals showing the ropes to the “younger” sect. We can all learn from each other and need to in order to survive in the workplace, and this co-mentoring idea is built around that idea. Summit attendees will be able to fill out applications for co-mentoring at the Summit, and we hope all HYPE members will get involved! The response to this idea has been overwhelmingly positive, and we want all of you to be part of a meaningful and lasting initiative.

Whew! And that’s just the beginning – there’s already so much more in the works for the rest of the year. Please feel free to e-mail Keisha at kbruce@johnsoncitytn.org if you have any questions and go to www.economicsummit.org to register now! We really want a strong showing at this event … let’s not sit around, talking about the same ol’, same ol’ – let’s do something!

Let's Get Together...

HYPE will meet this Tuesday (July 21) at Jack’s Restaurant at 6:30 p.m. We’ll catch up and discuss our upcoming professional development seminar. See you there!

HYPE Mother's Day Event A Huge Success

A very big “THANK YOU” goes out to our HYPE members who donated Mother’s Day gifs and craft supplies for our “Mom Shop” at Jane’s Lunchbox. Seventeen children from the Carver and Memorial Park areas were able to make homemade cards and “shop” for Mother’s Day at no cost. These kids may not otherwise have been able to give their mothers gifts, so this was a very special event. Another big “THANK YOU” is in order for our mayor, Jane Myron. She opened up her restaurant for the event and even baked cookies for everyone! We had a blast and are already looking forward to next year!

HYPE Mother's Day Event

Join us Wednesday evening, May 6, at Jane’s Lunch Box at 5 p.m. for our Mother’s Day Event. Help make this Mother’s Day an extra special occasion for several area children. We’ll provide goodies for these special kids as gifts for their moms so they can show how much they care. You won’t want to miss this special opportunity. RSVP to hypejc@gmail.com.

April HYPE Get-together

Join HYPE this Tuesday night for a get-together at the Tipton Street Pub in downtown Johnson City. We'll meet at 6:30 p.m. for some good food and friends. We'll also discuss our upcoming community service opportunities. Feel free to bring any new or gently used items that can be used in our Mother's Day service project for the Carver community. RSVP to HYPEjc@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!

March HYPE Meeting

Celebrate St. Paddy's Day with us! Join us for corned beef and cabbage at Beef O'Brady's on Tuesday, March 17. We will celebrate St. Patrick's Day and discuss our upcoming community service opportunities for May. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. RSVP to HYPEjc@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!

February HYPE Meeting

This month, Johnson City Mayor Jane M. Myron will join us as our special guest at Ruby Tuesday’s campus location. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17. If you or your friends have never been to a HYPE meeting, then make this your first!

Bring your friends and your questions. See you Tuesday night!

A New Year… A New Format…

HYPE has an exciting new format for 2009. Regular dinner meetings will be held bimonthly in even-months-- February, April, June, August, October and December. These meetings will still be held on the third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

In the odd-numbered months— March, May, July, September and November, we hold “anti-meetings.” Here’s a preview of what’s to come:

March – Regional event
May – Great American Cleanup
July – July 4th Celebration
September – Project U$
November – Regional event

There’s never been a better time to get involved with HYPE! Make plans to attend our dinner meetings and don’t miss out on our anti-meetings.

January HYPE

Celebrate America’s Democracy

This Month, HYPE encourages you to celebrate America and the democracy that makes her great. Catch the presidential inauguration on January 20 or attend the region’s local celebration at Russo’s Orleans. Cost is $20 per person.

Contact Adam Dickson at agd72678@aol.com for more information.

Regional YP Holiday Party

Don't miss our regional young professional's holiday party on December 13 at 7 p.m. in Kingsport. The event will take place at the Kingsport Grocery and will feature live music by Clay Prewitt and the Sundowners. A suggested admission donation of $25 in toys, food, and/or canned goods will help local families in our area. For more information, visit http://kingsportknetic.com/event/regional-yp-holiday-party.

August HYPE meeting

HYPE will hold our regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 19 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at Freiberg's, 203 E. Main St., in downtown Johnson City. Freiberg's owners will be our special guests and discuss opening a business in Johnson City.

Project US!

Making a difference through civic engagement

Mark your calendars and join HYPE on September 12 for our second annual professional development seminar
Project US: Making a difference through civic engagement

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
King's Centre, Fourth Floor
Registration is $20 and includes breakfast and lunch

The seminar will address the role of young professionals in civic and political activities, and how this involvement impacts their career goals and quality of life in their community. Agenda includes a panel discussion, debate, and keynote address from Natalie Manor.

Contact Keisha Bratton at writer@johnsoncitytn.org for more information or visit hypejc.blogspot.com.
Register by Aug. 19 and receive $5 off.
To register send name, company, e-mail and phone number with cash or a check ($15 before Aug. 19 or $20 until the day of the event) to:

HYPE
P.O. Box 414
Jonesborough, TN 37659

July HYPE meeting

HYPE will hold our regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 15 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at Russo's, 300 E. Main St., in downtown Johnson City. Representatives from MountainSouth (World Trade Center) will be the special guests.

June Mixer

Join HYPE for a summer mixer at Stir Fry Cafe in Johnson City. We'll be hanging out on Tuesday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. on the patio. Stir Fry is located at 3020 Franklin Terrace Dr off State of Franklin Road.

May HYPE meeting

HYPE will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at Beef O'Brady's, 2913 Boones Creek Rd, Johnson City . James Watson, Corporate Director of Public Relations for Mountain States Health Alliance, will serve as this month's speaker.

April HYPE Meeting

The Helping Young Professionals Excel networking group, HYPE, will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at Russo's, 300 E Main St # 101 in downtown Johnson City. Kate Pierce of the Johnson City Development Authority will serve as this month's speaker.
For more information on HYPE, e-mail hypejc@gmail.com.

March Mixer--NEW NIGHT

HYPE will host one of our new, quarterly mixers on MONDAY, March 17 at 6:30 p.m. at Bistro 105 in Jonesborough.

Join us for some good food and drinks, plus some great company. Bistro 105 is located at 105 E. Main St., Jonesborough.

February Meeting

Check out this photo from the February meeting!! Thanks Jose!

HYPE will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 19 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at Beef O'Brady's, 2913 Boones Creek Rd., Johnson City.
Special guest for the meeting will be Jose Castillo. Jose will discuss podcasting and other IT opportunities.