The HYP’s “How It’s Built in the ‘Burg” series is a new program held every other month. The series is based on the popular NPR Podcast “How I Built This” about innovators, entrepreneurs, and idealists, and the stories behind the companies they have built. With a host of our own, HYP will pull in local entrepreneurs and business founders from the Central PA Area to share their triumphs, failures, serendipity, and insight. Guests are invited to network prior to the event with a cash bar and appetizers. This will be a program that you do not
want to miss!
For our second event, we will be featuring Jason Webb, co-founder of Soccer Shots. Jason took a passion for a sport and turned it into one of the nation’s fastest growing children’s programs!
Hosted by Larry Binda, editor of The BURG.
AN RSVP IS REQUIRED. Space is limited. Proceeds from this series help to support HYP’s Kiva Loan Program.
- HYP Members: Free to attend
- General Audience: $20
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP (YOU MUST LOG IN OR CREATE AN ACCOUNT)
*after you log in, click “Registration” and follow the steps.
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Join HYP’s Economic Development committee for their monthly meeting! The purpose of the Economic Development Committee is to promote business development in the City of Harrisburg. Volunteer committee members help to plan and coordinate economic development related efforts for HYP, and gain hands-on experience with volunteering with a large organization. All HYP members are welcome to join the committee at any time throughout the year.
Contact development@hyp.org to learn more, receive committee email updates, and find this month’s meeting location.
2018 Committee Chairs: Elise Panko, Melissa Mueller, & Yinka Adesubokan
Join HYP’s Economic Development committee for their monthly meeting! The purpose of the Economic Development Committee is to promote business development in the City of Harrisburg. Volunteer committee members help to plan and coordinate economic development related efforts for HYP, and gain hands-on experience with volunteering with a large organization. All HYP members are welcome to join the committee at any time throughout the year.
Contact development@hyp.org to learn more, receive committee email updates, and find this month’s meeting location.
2018 Committee Chairs: Elise Panko, Melissa Mueller, & Yinka Adesubokan
The HYP’s “How It’s Built in the ‘Burg” series is a new program held every other month. The series is based on the popular NPR Podcast “How I Built This” about innovators, entrepreneurs, and idealists, and the stories behind the companies they have built. With a host of our own, HYP will pull in local entrepreneurs and business founders from the Central PA Area to share their triumphs, failures, serendipity and insight. Guests are invited to network prior to the event with a cash bar and appetizers. This will be a program that you do not
want to miss!
For our first event we will be featuring Artie Tafoya, co-founder of Appalachian Brewing Company. This company is one of Harrisburg’s first microbreweries. Now, you can find there beer and soda in grocery stores across the US!
Hosted by Larry Binda, editor of The BURG.
AN RSVP IS REQUIRED. Space is limited. Proceeds from this series help to support HYP’s Kiva Loan Program.
- HYP Members: Free to attend
- General Audience: $20
Click here to sign up (you must log in or create an account)
*after you log in, click “Registration” and follow the steps.
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Title Sponsor:
Gold Sponsors:
Silver Sponsors:
Media Sponsors:
The CEO Roundtable Series is a special program series for HYP members only, which features CEOs from the Harrisburg region who will speak about their professional journey, lessons learned, struggles and successes, and provide insight to young professionals hoping to make their personal career path a success.
The third CEO Roundtable of 2017 will feature Bradley Jones, CEO Harristown Enterprises.
The event will be held on Friday, April 21st at 7:30am at the Hilton Harrisburg and is for members only.
AN RSVP IS REQUIRED
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About Brad:
Brad Jones, 52, has been with Harristown Enterprises Inc. for about 15 years. He started as the company’s corporate director for public and community services before becoming vice president for community development. The organization owns and manages about 2 million square feet of real estate in downtown Harrisburg. Prior to Harristown, he worked in economic development and project management roles for Congress, the American Petroleum Institute, the state Department of Agriculture and the Pennsylvania Hardwoods Development Council. He earned his bachelor’s degree in forest science from Penn State. He is a past president of Harrisburg Young Professionals and the Capital Region Economic Development Corp., or CREDC.
Currently, Jones is vice chairman of the board at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and chairman of the Modern Transit Partnership. He also is co-chairman of Harrisburg 2020, an ad hoc committee of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC, and member of the Urban Land Institute Philadelphia Central PA Council. Jones is married with three children. He lives in Camp Hill.