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            • Connect 2140

            • Connect 2140 is an affiliate of the Brookings Chamber of Commerce developed for young professionals primarily targeted between the ages 21 and 40. However, we won’t kick you out if you are over the age limit! The mission of Connect 2140 is to assist young professionals to network and develop personally and professionally in an effort to retain dynamic and vibrant young individuals in the Brookings area.

              We are excited to announce that Connect 2140 has recently re-branded and will be filled with many new offerings as well as retaining old activities and social hours that have been highly praised. The following events will be offered in 2018-2019:

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            • Connect Off the Clock (Formerly known as Sub40Social)

              A social gathering with other young professionals from the area.  Never been to one of our events, grab a friend and come see what it is all about! Maybe you’re looking to network, bring your business cards!  We will have raffle drawings at each event for great prizes along with free drinks and appetizers for all those that attend.  Did we mention it is free to attend? Enjoy a great evening of networking, enjoyable food/drink, and great company!


            • Connect 2140 Luncheon (Formerly known as Power Hour)

              A free lunch and learn with drinks/lunch provided including discussions that involve engaging the audience on a specific topic. 


              Professional Development Workshop

              These free workshops will include topics such as Resume Building, Personal Branding, and Interviewing to name a few.  So, join us for an hour of Professional Development!


              Leaders Talk

              This event features a Brookings businessman or businesswoman that has made great strides in their community as a business leader.  Come listen to one of the great leaders of Brookings and how they rose to the position they are at today.  Following comments from the Brookings leader, they will provide a tour at their place of business.  Please be sure to RSVP for this free event, they have limited availability!


              Networking at Night

              • Beer & Bingo
              • Ugly Sweater/Cookie Decorating Social
              • Healthy Cooking Seminar
              • Bowling Social
              • Many more!


              Manufacturing Plant Tour

              In the spirit of Manufacturing Week every October, we will be hosting a tour involving one of the Brookings manufacturing facilities.  Interested in checking out the facility?  Please be sure to RSVP for this free event, they have limited availability!

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            • Committee Members

              Chris Brozik – Chair
              Lisa Hager – Co-Chair
              Brittany Kreul – Secretary
              Matt Senden
              Melissa Werner
              Melissa Harbeck
              Jamie McKinney
              Kyle Bender
              Karissa Kopecky
              Layne Manson

               

              Chamber Board Liason

              Jeff Lee

               

              Chamber Staff

              Molly Buum