TriCounty Young Professionals Hosts Inspiring 2nd Annual Summit

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TriCounty Young Professionals Hosts Inspiring 2nd Annual Summit
 
Pottstown, PA – On May 6th, the TriCounty Young Professionals Program welcomed 60 local professionals, ages 21 to 40, to its 2nd Annual Young Professionals Summit at Spring Hollow Golf Club. The event brought together ambitious individuals for a day of connection, inspiration, and growth.
 
Attendees had the opportunity to network and gain insights from a lineup of dynamic speakers. Navixha Bagga, Leadership & Mental Wellness Coach at OYL Consulting by Navixha and TEDx International Speaker, covered Breaking Barriers and Making Goals You Can Accomplish, Jay Sidhu, Executive Chairman of Customers Bank spoke about the Importance of Never Giving Up, and Tonya Petrunak, Executive Director of Marketing and Baseballtown Charities Reading Fightin Phils discussed Sharing Your Potential and Giving Back to the Community.
 
These influential speakers left the room inspired, “Cedarville Engineering Group, LLC is a proud supporter of the TCACC YP Program.  Sending a group of young professionals to the YP Summit offers an incredible opportunity to grow through inspiration and actionable insight. With powerful sessions from Navixha Bagga on achieving meaningful goals, Jay Sidhu on relentless perseverance, and Tonya Petrunak on the value of community impact, our team members left the session energized and equipped for both personal and professional success. Experience like these not only foster leadership development but a renewed sense of purpose and connection.” – April Barkasi, President/CEO - Cedarville Engineering Group, LLC. Each attendee also received a signed copy of Never Ever Ever Give Up by Jay Sidhu, who generously took the time to personalize the books during a meet-and-greet following his presentation.
 
The event was made possible thanks to generous support from Customers Bank and Penn State Berks. A special thank you also goes to Spring Hollow Golf Club for their exceptional hospitality and to Dylan Eddinger Photography for providing professional headshots for attendees.
 
Planning and execution of the Summit were led by the TriCounty Young Professionals Committee, a dedicated group of volunteers who continue to fuel the growth of this impactful program. Committee members include: Hailey Heimbach, Chair, TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce; Kirsten Groff, Marketing Chair, Community Health & Dental Care; Julie Johnson, Community Service Chair, Constellation; Megan La Rosa, Treasurer, Tompkins; Ryan Brumfield, Edward Jones; Amanda Reitbauer, CEDARVILLE Engineering Group, LLC; Vincent Sciortino, Herbein + Company, Inc.
 
This group of individuals have been a tremendous help in engaging with local young professionals and creating events that resonate with the group… “I am deeply grateful to the dedicated members of the TriCounty Young Professionals Committee for their unwavering support of this program. Many of them have been involved since the committee’s revitalization over two years ago, and their passion for engaging the next generation of professionals is truly inspiring. Their commitment to continued learning, community involvement, and fostering professional development has been instrumental in the program’s success. Simply put, the impact we’re making on local young professionals would not be possible without the incredible individuals who serve on this committee.” -Hailey Heimbach, Marketing & Communications Director at the TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce and Chair of the TriCounty Young Professionals.
 
The committee is currently planning upcoming events which will include opportunities to volunteer, network, and grow professionally with other young professionals in the area. Stay tuned and check the calendar frequently (www.tricountyareachamber.com) for volunteer opportunities, social events, and professional development opportunities through the TriCounty Young Professionals!
 
 
About the TriCounty Young Professionals:
TriCounty Young Professionals is an inclusive and growing program for individuals ages 21–40 working in Berks, Chester, and Montgomery Counties. It brings together motivated professionals from diverse industries who are eager to connect, grow, and give back to their communities. Whether you’re looking to advance your career, expand your network, or engage in meaningful service, this program offers a supportive space to thrive.

With a mission to foster a network of leaders, promote professional and personal development, and encourage volunteerism, the program offers multiple events each month. Participants can access valuable professional development resources, engage in networking and social events to build connections, and participate in community service initiatives to make a positive impact locally. These opportunities are tailored to help young professionals establish and expand their networks while equipping them with tools for career and personal success.

The program is open to all young professionals in the region—Chamber membership is not required—and has doubled in size over the past year and a half.
To learn more or get involved, email hailey@tricountyareachamber.com.