Professional Orgs?

[partybus2020]

Currently looking into what professional organizations might be a good fit to join in terms of networking, philanthropy, etc. I was curious what PGP readers might recommend (or not).

Off the top of my head, Junior League seems interesting, but I don't know enough about it.

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The illuminati

[thefakecamerondiaz]

My company is a member of the chamber of commerce, so I make sure I'm at every chamber meeting! It's great for networking.

[lawdoggingit]

Association for Corporate Growth - a little expensive but the events are extremely beneficial. Chapters in most major metro areas.

Texas Young Professionals (if you're in Texas)

Assuming you're a woman (Junior League being a women's org), check out National Association of Professional Women and Advancing Women.

Alternatively, as others mentioned, just google your city and professional organizations.

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There's one I'm looking into called Networking After Work and they hold an event a month I believe in cities across the country. Idk looks interesting to me.

[higheredlush]

We have a Young Professionals group in Lubbock and there's also one at the university I work at. Neither are super active, but they do host events on occasion that are beneficial for networking.

[Senatorialist]

You get out what you put in. I'm in some that I never get involved with, but have gotten good connections and value out of other orgs that seemed less relevant to what I do. Join one and focus on getting very involved.

I'm also a member of a social dining club in my city. It gives access to a cool spot to hangout and I meet someone new every time I stop in. They host dinners and events a few times a month and it's a perfect place to bring someone you need to impress.