The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals division is hosting the 6th annual Bourbon & Boards for young professionals looking to give back to their local communities.
Held on Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Newport Car Barn, the event is designed to connect nonprofit executives with future regional leaders to recruit for board opportunities.
The event allows young professionals to learn about available leadership positions, expectations and how board-level engagement can support personal and professional growth.
Nonprofit participants include:
- American Cancer Society.
- Blue North.
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
- Per Scholas.
- Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky.
- Serenity Recovery Network.
- Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation.
- Freestore Foodbank.
- Core5 Partners.
- Commonwealth Artists Student Theatre.
- GO Pantry.
- Faith Community Pharmacy.
- People Working Cooperatively.
- Be Concerned.
- ION Center.
“The Northern Kentucky region is full of young professionals looking for opportunities to serve their community. That’s why we launched Bourbon & Boards – to bridge the gap between these talented individuals and remarkable organizations in need of board members,” NKY Young Professionals Director Kyle Frizzell said in a news release. “We’re looking forward to hosting our region’s leaders and inviting them to learn first-hand from nonprofit executives about positions and how joining a board can have a lasting impact on their career and community.”
The Young Professionals’ rate to attend Bourbon & Boards is $25. The Chamber member rate is $30. The rate for future Chamber members is $40. Registration is required and available online at nkychamber.com/BB.