Berkshire Young Professionals to Host Holiday Networking Social
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Berkshire Young Professionals (BYP), a program of the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce, will host a holiday networking social at Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield on Thursday, December 3, 2009 from 5-7 PM. The networking social is free for BYP Membership cardholders or $5 per person to attend.BYP is thrilled to partner with Berkshire Museum, in celebration of their 25th Anniversary of the Festival of Trees. The Festival of Trees began in 1984 as a six-day exhibition sponsored by the Lenox Garden Club. It continues 25 years later as a six-week exhibition featuring nearly a hundred businesses, schools, and community organizations. Attendees will have an opportunity to view the trees decorated by schoolchildren, community organizations, and businesses from across the Berkshires. Attendees will enjoy complimentary hors D'oeuvres and a cash bar. Guests are also encouraged to bring plenty of business cards for networking and a chance to win door prizes.
In keeping with the holiday spirit, attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in Hillcrest Educational Center's Holiday Wish Program. The program provides gifts to ensure a special Holiday Season for the 170 boys and girls ages, 10-17 that receive treatment and education services at Hillcrest. Bring your gift to the event - wrapped OR unwrapped. Other special gifts you can bring are sports ball/equipment, backpacks, travel bags, arts & craft supplies, gift cards, and winter hats & gloves. For more information on how you can get involved, contact Steve Conroy at 413- 499-7924 x133 or sconroy@hillcrestec.org.
The event is open to young professionals who live or work in Berkshire County and registration is required. To register, please call (413) 499-4000, extension 26, email byp@berkshirechamber.com, or register online at www.berkshirechamber.com/byp.
Berkshire young professionals’ events are open to all professionals and students living and/or working in Berkshire County. Events are hosted at popular venues throughout Berkshire County to foster networking opportunities for young professionals to build their careers, friendships, and enrich the community. For more information on BYP or to become a BYP Membership Cardholder, visit www.berkshirechamber.com/byp.
