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Love to Volunteer? Looking for More Opportunities to Share & Connect?

Become a fan of "Volunteer in the Monadnock Region" on Facebook.

The KYPN Community Committee launched this page to help more of us connect with the amazing organizations that need our skills and expertise. And for those of us that like to connect with others outside of a restaurant or bar setting, this is a great way to network and build relationships.

Become a FAN at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Volunteer-in-the-Monadnock-Region/10826879...

Most people over estimate what they can do in 1 yr & under estimate what they can do in 10 yrs...

If I could give everyone long term financial thinking, there would be a lot more successful people out there living their dreams. You have to start somewhere ...

Volunteer with KYPN for Green Up Keene & Community Committee Meeting

KYPN Volunteer Opportunity and Committee Meeting
Saturday, April 10, 2010 –Green Up Keene; 8am – Noon

Join the KYPN Team to help pick-up litter in downtown Keene. We’ll meet at Railroad Square at 8am to pick-up bags and other supplies before heading out to clean-up litter along West St. This event is sponsored by the City of Keene.

At Noon: Meet at Fritz on Main St. for our first KYPN Community Committee Meeting
After Green Up Keene, come share your vision for how the KYPN Community Committee can bring more volunteerism to our group.

Keene Chamber Spring Social & Annual Raffle! Tickets on Sale today!

Get your tickets TODAY for Keene Chambers Spring Social & Annual Raffle! Cost is $100 admits two people to & chances to win over $14,000 in CASH Prizes! Friday May 7, 2010
6:30-8:00- OPEN BAR, food, music
8:00-11 cash bar, dancing
There will be 399 tickets sold (6% chance to win)
If $100 seems a bit steep feel free to go in on the tickets as a group- remember the $100 admits two people. If you're interested contact
Jessica O'Connor at Jessica@mds-nh.org
Buy early, win more!

Courtyard By Marriott coming to Keene

The Courtyard by Marriott is located at 50 Railroad Square and is anticipated to open mid May - early June. The hotel is the only in the industry to be LEED certified. It will house 100 guest rooms and a ballroom able to accommodate 10-200 guests. The hotel also has an indoor pool, fitness center, bistro cafe & lounge and wireless internet access. Whether you're planning a corporate or social event, or need overnight accommodations, the Courtyard at Marriott is prepared to exceed guests expecations.

5 Minute Professional Networking Events

Join the 5 minute networking REVOLUTION!
**Held at the Holiday Inn Express in Keene on the 2nd Tuesday of every month - 5:30pm**
At 5 minute networking events you will have the opportunity to meet up to 24 individuals, one on one, in 5 minute increments - resulting in a fast paced, exciting and extremely productive networking experience; often referred to as the business equivalent of "speed dating".

In addition to being efficient, these events use technology to maximize your results!

Why attend 5 Minute Networking Events?
To grow your business plus
*Meet new people at every event

Relay For Life Kick-Off Rally - Thursday, February 4th

On Thursday, February 4, 2010, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Greater Keene will officially get underway as event volunteers and participants gather at Bentley Commons at 197 Water Street in Keene at 7:00 pm for a kick-off rally to launch their fundraising efforts for the year.

To find out how to volunteer, or to RSVP for the Relay Kick-off, please contact Laura Sweeney at 585-6965 or laura.and.mark@hotmail.com.

$775 / 1br - Antique Carriage House Apartment (Keene)

Located on Court Street in Downtown Keene
Amazing 1 bedroom carriage house apartment.
Currently under renovatoin, aparment will be brand new for Febuary 1st.
Large eat in kitchen with marble countertops and stainless steel appliances, but with vintage charm.
Hardwood Floors through out.
Apartment is on the first floor and includes cable and wireless internet.
$775 plus electric and heat.
Please call Craig at 603-313-3496

"Start the New Year Off Right!" - A Coffee & Community Event - January 15, 2010

The Keene YPN is proud to announce a new installment in our educational breakfast series. We will be holding Coffee and Community Breakfasts every other month with new guest speakers and different topics related to our community and the young professionals in it.

Our 4th Coffee and Community is titled "Start the New Year Off Right!" and will feature our guest speakers:
7:30 - 7:45: Gathering and Breakfast
7:45 - 8:05: Samantha Bovat (Motivational Speaker) - Motivation
8:10 - 8:30: Neil Giarratana (Lucidus) - Personal and Professional Goal Setting

Calling all KeeneYPN Entrepreneurs! NH Business Plan Competition

The New Hampshire Start-up Challenge is a business plan competition created to connect entrepreneurs and social innovators with seed capital and key services to help them on their path toward the creation of value, sustainable growth, and profitability.

An Initiative of the

THANKS TO THE SPONSOR OF OUR JULY EVENT:
Courtyard by Marriott