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.
Committee Members

Chair: Melissa Harbeck
Daktronics

Vice-Chair: Layne Manson
SDSU

Kyle Bender- Falcon Plastics

Pattie Berkner- Ameriprise/Legacy Financial

Chris Brozik- Civil Design, Inc.

Jesse Davis- Craft Chophouse & Lounge

Thomas Dunn- Lake Area Tech

Sarah Nelson- Brookings Economic Development Corporation

Brittany Kreul- First Bank & Trust

Karissa Kopecky- Blue Sky Technologies

Jeremy Paulsen- Brookings Homes

Matt Senden- Daktronics

Kaira Dempsey- Northwestern Mutual

Kesmond Willert- Bowes Construction

Chamber Board Liaison

Zach Bartels- Brookings Engraving

Chamber Staff

Emily Howell
emily@brookingschamber.org

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

Connect 2140 is excited to present their first ever "Young Professional of the Year" award! Recipients of this award are outstanding young professionals in the Brookings Area that represent the Chamber mission of connecting, promoting, enriching and advocating for Brookings businesses and go above and beyond to impact the Brookings community.

Submit your nominee for Young Professional of the Year award by filling out the Nomination Form linked here and email to info@brookingschamber.org.