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Reno-Tahoe Young Professionals Network Hosts Inaugural Leadership Summit

Release Date: September 10, 2007

Contact: Heidi Baldwin, PR Liaison RTYPN

Reno Tahoe Young Professionals Network, will be hosting Challenge For Change, the inaugural Leadership Summit on Friday, September 28.

The 2007 Leadership Summit will feature a keynote speaker, breakout sessions and key opportunities to Give, Grow and Attract as young professionals. The event will also host the first ever Reno Gazette-Journal's "20 Under 40" awards which will honor 20 local and exceptional business and community leaders under 40 years of age.

The event is open to young professionals and will take place Friday, September 28 from noon to 5 p.m. at Grand Sierra Resort. The cost is $40 for RTYPN members and $55 for non-members. For those who plan to attend the event and join RTYPN, the cost is $90. For more information and to RSVP, visit www.renotahoeypn.com/summit.

The Reno Tahoe Young Professionals Network was created as a result of the Target2010 strategic economic planning study conducted by the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN). The study indicated attracting and retaining young professionals as critical to the future growth of northern Nevada's economy. The group has been supported in its formation by EDAWN, the Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce and the Nevada Commission on Economic Development. For more information on the RTYPN, call 775.337-3045.

About the Reno Tahoe Young Professionals Network: The Reno Tahoe Young Professionals Network was established in 2007 to provide younger workers (ages 21 to 39) living or looking to move to the Reno-Tahoe area with an opportunity to grow and develop professionally in northern Nevada. The non-profit organization is a strategic partner with EDAWN, the Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce, and the Nevada Commission on Economic Development. Other founding corporate sponsors include AT&T, Charter Business, FUZE, International Game Technology, Renown Health, the Reno Gazette Journal, Success Partners Group, and Wells Fargo. For more information and membership/sponsorship opportunities, visit www.renotahoeypn.com or call 775.829.3779.

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Contact:
Heidi Baldwin, PR Liaison RTYPN
hbaldwin@millerheiman.com
775.846.0098

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