Muncie Young Professionals Group » MYPG News http://www.muncieypg.com MYPG :: Muncie & Delaware County, Indiana Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:23:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Downtown Wind Down http://www.muncieypg.com/2010/08/downtown-wind-down-3/ http://www.muncieypg.com/2010/08/downtown-wind-down-3/#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:26:59 +0000 admin http://www.muncieypg.com/?p=914 Escape the heat at the Fickle Peach – now with Trivia!

When: Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 5 p.m.

Where: The Fickle Peach, 117 E. Charles St.

Cost: Free

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Look no further. Converge 2010 hosted by LEAD-ECI is your answer.

When: July 27, 2010 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Where: Cornerstone Center for the Arts, Muncie IN

To Register: Visit www.convergeeci.com

Cost: Free! But you must pre-register!

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If you missed this leadership lunch, here’s what MYPGer’s had to say about it:
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“It was awesome.” – Chris Flook
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“It was so great to see a Muncie native who has received national recognition for his business. Scott was entertaining, informative and hilarious! His expertise in social media marketing is deep, and it’s so fantastic that he was willing to share it with us.” – Kristen Bitzegaio
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Who: Scott M. Wise, President/CEO of Scotty’s Brewhouse

When: Friday, July 16, 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Where: Minnetrista

Cost: $11 RSVP to Tom by Tuesday, July 13.

BSU alum and Scotty’s Brewhouse creator Scott Wise will chat about his social media wizardry in building an empire. Wise has harnessed the power of Twitter, Facebook & Foursquare to grow a strong fan base for his five restaurants. We will also hear the tale of Brewhouse’s humble beginnings and about Scott’s time at BSU.

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When: Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 5 p.m., Trivia starts at 6 p.m.

Where: The Fickle Peach, 117 E. Charles St.

Cost: Free

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Celebrate the arts in Downtown Muncie! Start at the Fickle Peach and mix and mingle with fellow MYPG members, then join the group as we tour the First Thursday gallery walk. Cheryl Crowder, Programs Manager for Downtown Development, will lead a tour starting at 6 p.m.

The Downtown Wind Down, a casual social mixer, is held the first Thursday of each month at the Fickle Peach, 117 E. Charles St. The Wind Down begins at 5 p.m. and allows people to mingle with other young professionals in a relaxed, friendly environment.

]]> http://www.muncieypg.com/2010/06/downtown-wind-down-june-3/feed/ 0 It’s An ALL SKATE! http://www.muncieypg.com/2010/05/it%e2%80%99s-an-all-skate/ http://www.muncieypg.com/2010/05/it%e2%80%99s-an-all-skate/#comments Tue, 18 May 2010 18:34:43 +0000 admin http://www.muncieypg.com/?p=839 Dust off your skates or rent some from the rink- It’s time to roller skate! Gibson’s Skating Arena has been around for ages and many MYPGers have fond childhood memories of shooting the duck, the disco, and the hokey pokey. Join us for a trip down memory lane and wear your best roller skating costume!

When: Saturday, May 22, 2 – 4:30 p.m.

Where: 2610 S. Mock Ave. Muncie, IN 47302

Cost: Admission $4.50; Skate Rental $2

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If you are remiss in sending your RSVP for this Friday’s Summer Social & Annual Meeting, make it happen! It’s only the most fab MYPG event of the summer!

RSVP by Wednesday to Sharm Knecht.

This just in…..free pizza, door prizes, drink specials and live DJ!

Where: Silo, 223 South Walnut Street (Downtown’s newest non-smoking bar/restaurant)

When: This Friday, May 14 from 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Business from 5:30 – 6 p.m.

  • Report on MYPG’s activity over the last year
  • Candidate platforms presentation
  • Election of new MYPG Steering Committee

Purely social from 6 – 7 p.m. and beyond!

  • FREE pizza (a Silo specialty) and additional food specials
  • Cash Bar with drink specials starting at 5:30 p.m.
  • Fab Door prizes – just show up to be eligible.
  • Live DJ after the meeting- Let’s dance!
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Where: Chamber Boardroom at Horizon Convention Center

When: April 16, 2010, 11:45 – 1 p.m.

Cost: $5. RSVP to Tom Reeve by April 14

Have you ever wondered what the Youth Opportunity Center does for our community? Learn about the Youth Opportunity Center and its mission from CEO Rick Rowray. He has been with the organization over 15 years. He will also discuss leadership lessons that he has learned along the way in his career in Muncie.

]]> http://www.muncieypg.com/2010/04/leadership-lunch-april-16/feed/ 0 After 5: Disease Detectives http://www.muncieypg.com/2010/03/after-5-disease-detectives/ http://www.muncieypg.com/2010/03/after-5-disease-detectives/#comments Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:04:06 +0000 admin http://www.muncieypg.com/?p=795 It was Colonel Mustard with a Candlestick in the Study!

Mix and mingle while you practice your sleuthing skills to solve a mystery. Track the clues to solve the puzzle and claim your prize! Appetizers and cash bar available.

What: After 5: Disease Detectives
Where: Minnetrista
When: Friday, April 16, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 (Includes complimentary drink and mustache)
Registration deadline: Monday, April 12. Call 213-3549

Must be 21 to attend.

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View images from our last wine tasting here!

The Downtown Wind Down, a casual social mixer, is held the first Thursday of each month at the Fickle Peach, 117 E. Charles St. The Wind Down begins at 5 p.m. and allows people to mingle with other young professionals in a relaxed, friendly environment.

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