CAPITAL ALLIANCE OF YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, INC.
Connecting Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, & Saratoga Counties for a Worthy Initiative
May 14, 2008 - ALBANY INSTITUTE OF HISTORY AND ART Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Albany Institute on May 14th! The event was incredibly successful, with over 65 young and young-at-heart professionals in attendance. Attendees enjoyed networking in the beautiful galleries, a presentation by Brian Hannafin from the CEG, and tours of the archives. If you missed it, don't worry - we will likely return there in the future! March 20, 2008 - TECH VALLEY: BEYOND TECHNOLOGY
On behalf of CAYP and the Saint Rose Board of Associates, thank you to those who attended on March 20th! The evening included an engaging panel discussion of esteemed local business people, and a cocktail hour where tasty hors d'ouvres and drinks were enjoyed by all. Many thanks to Greg Floyd, news anchor of WRGB CBS-6, our moderator, and the distinguished panelists:
February 20, 2008 - Networking Social Follow-Up
CAYP returned to Troy in February! About 35 young and young at heart professionals attended CAYP's Networking Social at Spill'n the Beans on February 20! Attendees exchanged business cards and shared professional experiences while enjoying coffee and pastries.
February 13, 2008 – Special Joint Networking Event
On February 13th, members of CAYP and members of the Capital District Association of Insurance Agents & Financial Advisors came together for an evening of networking and a presentation by Bob Curley, Chairman of Citizen's Bank.
During the program, Mr. Curley, spoke about his life experience and how networking, relationship-building, and being involved in the community helped him develop a successful career. He answered questions from the audience, and stayed after the program to network with the attendees! If you missed it because of the weather, don't worry, we will do more mixers with CDAIAFA this year!
January 10, 2007 - The Capital Alliance of Young Professionals Has Incorporated!
The Capital Alliance of Young Professionals is now Capital Alliance of Young Professionals, Inc. CAYP is a New York State Not-For-Profit Corporation! Becoming a legal entity recognized under the law is a huge milestone in the development of the organization.
Take a look at the article in the Times Union's business news blog, The Buzz: http://blogs.timesunion.com/business/?p=2827.
CAYP would like to thank the law firm of Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, LLP for their continued efforts to help us form a corporate structure on a pro-bono basis!
January 9, 2007 - Financial Planning Workshop For Young Professionals
Thank you to all of the young and young at heart professionals who attended the financial planning workshop at the offices of The Affinity Group! Nick Preddice of The Affinity Group spoke about smart saving, investing, and retirement planning that every youing professional should be thinking about. The feedback from the participants was fantastic!
December 12, 2007 - Holiday Party at the Corner Well in Menands
The Capital Alliance of Young Professionals raised over $160 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation at our holiday party! It was an evening full of great food, networking, and way too much fun!
November 28, 2007 - Networking Social Follow-Up
CAYP's Networking Social at Stagecoach on State Street in downtown Albany was another great success! Over 45 young and young at heart professionals attended. Attendees comprised both familiar and new faces from professions in law, finance, non-profit, medicine, and more!
November 14, 2007 - Breaking the Age Barrier: A Huge Success!
Set up similarly to a talk show, Nicolas Preddice, the 39 year old CEO of multi-million dollar company, The Affinity Group, General Agent of MassMutual, answered questions first from interviewers, Wesley Slyke and Maxine Barasch, and then from the audience. The crowd appreciated Nick’s candor, as he answered questions from how he got started “in the biz” to what kinds of sports cars he likes. Nick was "real and honest," and spoke “without fluff” about business, community, and life.
October 24, 2007 - Networking Social Follow-Up
On October 24, 2007, CAYP had its largest showing yet to a Networking Social! With 50 young and young at heart professionals in attendance, everyone enjoyed great company and the wonderful coffee, pastries, and ambiance of Melville's Mug in downtown Albany!
October 10, 2007 - Basics of Networking Seminar/Social Follow-Up
On October 10, 2007, Thomas J. Denham, M. Ed, career counselor and principal of Careers in Transition, presented an interactive seminar on the fundamentals of making networking work for young professionals! With over 30 young professionals in attendance, the event was a success! Following the seminar, attendees enjoyed a networking reception with coffees and desserts!
October 1, 2007 - Community Campaign: Cell Phone Collection for Domestic Violence Victims
Domestic violence affects potentially millions of women and men every year. Estimates range from 960,000 to 3 million incidents of violence against a current or former spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend per year.
CAYP is collecting used, unwanted cellular phones during the month of October. These cell phones will be refurbished for donation to a man or woman who is a victim of domestic violence in case of emergency. A cell phone may literally save a victim's life.
Please donate your own used, unwanted cell phones. Ask your family and friends if they have any they can spare. We will collect them at all of our events this month. If you cannot make it to a CAYP event, but would still like to donate, email info@CAYP.org, and we would be happy to have a representative of CAYP pick up the phone(s) from you at a mutually convenient time and location.
September 26, 2007 - Networking Social Follow-Up
About 35 young and young at heart professionals attended CAYP's Networking Social at Starbucks in Guilderland on September 26, 2007! Attendees exchanged business cards and shared professional experiences while enjoying coffee and pastries. Susan Kaczynski from the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York spoke for a few moments on Epilepsy, its effects, and how we can help. The event was another great success!
September 21, 2007 - CAYP Helping the Community
On September 21, 2007, the Capital Alliance proudly donated the school supplies it collected during the month of August to Public School #12 in Troy, NY. CAYP collected over 250 pens, pencils, and highlighters, 40 notebooks, 16 boxes of crayons, 12 writing pads, and much more! Mayor Tutunjian of Troy matched our donation! The Troy Record and News Channel 10 covered the event.
September 12, 2007 - Speed Networking: A Huge Hit!
CAYP's Speed Networking Event on September 12, 2007 was a huge hit! Over 50 young and young at heart professionals attended the event held at the Holiday Inn on Wolf Road in Albany. Participants sat at tables for two for four minutes. At the sound of a bell, half of the participants, one from each table, moved on to meet another contact. Attendees represented many disciplines including, for example, lawyers, financial advisors, professors, real estate agents, and business consultants!
The event was featured in the September 12, 2007 online Business Review, and the September 16, 2007 Times Union.
August 22, 2007 - Networking Social Follow-Up
We had another great showing of young professionals at our Networking Social at Starbuck's in Rensselaer! Everyone in attendance networked outside on the beautiful patio overlooking Route 4. We collected more school supplies for donation to a Troy public school, bringing our total of pens, pencils and highlighters to over 250; notebooks to over 40; and boxes of crayons to 16! We also collected a significant number of bottles/sticks of glue, folders, note cards, and other miscellaneous supplies. Thank you!
August 8, 2007 - Networking Social Follow-Up
Thank you to all the young professionals who attended last night's Networking Social at Spill'n the Beans Coffeehouse in Troy! We had a fantastic showing of young professionals from all over the area! The children will thank you all so much for your generosity in donating school supplies! We collected an outstanding amount. Keep up the good work at our next Networking Social on August 22nd!
August 1, 2007 - Planning Meeting Follow-Up
We had 25 young professionals in attendance at our August Planning Meeting! We appreciate your ideas and feedback! We discussed leadership, events, fundraisers, recruiting, networking and social programs, community service, getting the word out, and much more!
July 29, 2007 - In the News
On Sunday, July 29, 2007, the Capital Alliance of Young Professionals was featured in an article in The Sunday Gazette. The article detailed the efforts of the Capital Alliance and GenNEXT to battle the exodus of young professionals out of upstate New York.
July 25, 2007 - Networking Social Follow-Up
We are pleased to announce that we had almost forty young professionals in attendance at our Networking Social on July 25th, 2007 at Starbucks in Albany! Everyone enjoyed coffee and pastries while networking and connecting with other young professionals like themselves. We had a mix of new and familiar faces - thank you to everyone who came out! Our next Networking Social is scheduled for Wednesday, August 8, 2007.
July 25, 2007 - Name Change!
The Executive Board of the Capital Region Young Professionals Association voted to change its name to the Capital Alliance of Young Professionals. We chose this name keeping in mind our mission to provide opportunities for networking, community service, and education for young professionals living and working in the Capital Region.
July 18, 2007 - Thank you Mayor Tutunjian!
CAYP would like to thank Honorable Harry J. Tutunjian, Mayor of the City of Troy, for addressing us in his Mayor's Weekly Message. Mayor Tutunjian took the time to meet with Maxine Barasch, CAYP President, and Candace Adams, CAYP member, on July 16, 2007. Mayor Tutunjian stated in his message:
"I had a meeting this week with two young women named Candace Adams and Maxine Barasch, who have started a group called the Capital Region Young Professionals Association [now known as the Capital Alliance of Young Professionals]. They have a ton of energy, and I really think their idea will take-off, and Troy will be one to benefit. They seem to like the progress in Troy, and have some interesting ideas. Check out their website at www.CRYPA.org.
"It is the motivation of people like Candace and Maxine...that really help the City of Troy push forward."
July 18, 2007 - In the News
The Alliance was featured in the Saratoga Seen section of the online Times Union. Click here to read the article.
July 12, 2007 - In the News
The Alliance was featured in the Community Round Up section of the Troy Record.
July 11, 2007 - Kick Off Meeting: A Smashing Success!
With over 35 young professionals in attendance on July 11th at Yono's, the Kick Off Meeting of the brand new Capital Alliance of Young Professionals was a smashing success! We had over 35 professionals in attendance from 23 to 40 years young, and from all over the Capital Region! Some of the professions represented included real estate agents, lawyers, business consultants, career counselors, state workers, marketing professionals, recruiters, financial advisors, and small business owners, to name just a few.
The evening comprised a cocktail hour and a formal meeting. We discussed issues relevant to young professionals including networking, professional development, social relationships, and getting involved in the community. All of the attendees were extremely excited about moving forward with the Association!
June 27, 2007 - In the News
Our early efforts were featured in the Times Union Business News on June 27, 2007.
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