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Young Professionals

Young Professionals (2)

Steering Committee

Meets on the 2nd Thursday every other month

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

ZOOM Meetings

The Menomonie Area Young Professionals support the growth and development of 18 - 39-year-olds living or working in the Menomonie area.  The Young Professionals engage, educate, and empowers other young professionals to be collaborative leaders and effective business professionals shaping the future of our community.  The Young Professionals offers professional development, philanthropic or social activities, participants develop business colleagues that will benefit them for years to come.  A community influenced by young professionals is a community that can attract and retain them.

How Do Young Professionals Participate?

The Menomonie Area Young Professionals offers multiple ways to be involved. The first opportunity is to attend one of the Young Professionals events. We encourage you to bring your colleagues!

The second opportunity is to serve on the steering committee which meets monthly and plans all of the Young Professionals events.

Why is Menomonie Young Professionals Important to Local Business?

  • Retention – help your employees form bonds with other professionals and their community.
  • Development – help your employees grow as leaders and assets to your organization.
  • Branding – participate in and promote Young Professionals events to your employees to get your business name out in the community.

How Can Your Business Support Menomonie Young Professionals?

  • Promotion – Encourage your employees to participate in Young Professionals events
  • Participation – Participate in our variety of events put on each year by the Young Professionals Committee
  • Sponsorship – Support the Menomonie Young Professionals by becoming a sponsor. Monetary support is used to support the programming offerings.

2024 Program Schedule

YP24 FLYER WEB ONLY (1)

How to Participate on the Steering Committee

As a member of the Steering Committee, you will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussion, collaborate on exciting programs & events, and create initiatives that will leave a lasting impact.

To learn more about the Young Professionals Steering Committee, review the Young Professionals Purpose & Schedule Breakdown.

Organization Leadership

YP headshots (5)

Cooper Larson, Chair

Royal Credit Union

Community Financial Education Coordinator

Website Headshots 150 x 200 (2)

Haleigh Carr, Vice Chair

Peoples State Bank

Residential Loan Officer

Nevada Hanson

Nevada Hanson, Secretary

Royal Credit Union

Branch Manager II

Whitney Anderson

Whitney Anderson

WESTconsin Credit Union

Office Supervisor II

Joe Martin

Joe Martin

Andersen Consolidation Center

Training Specialist

Heather Petersen

Heather Petersen

Andersen Windows + Doors

Shop Floor Technology Supervisor

Emerging Leaders and Their Value to Your Business

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