EVENTS

  • Kick Back Jacks

    February 9th / 5:30 to 8:00PM

    Join synerG for an informal social event at Kick Back Jacks! Drinks are on you, connections are on us! 

  • Steve Reinemund

    March 20th / 6:00 to 8:00 PM

    Join synerG on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at the O. Henry Hotel for Making Connections Around the Table with Wake Forest Business School Dean, Steve Reinemund. Steve Reinemund is the Dean of Business at Wake Forest University, and Professor of Leadership and Strategy. Steve retired as Chairman of the Board of PepsiCo, Inc. in May, 2007 and as Chief Executive Officer in October, 2006. He is a 23-year PepsiCo veteran who led the corporation as Chairman and Chief Executive from 2001 to 2006. During that period, PepsiCo's revenues increased by more than $9 billion, net income increased by 70%, earnings per share increased by 80%, its annual dividend doubled and the company's market capitalization surpassed $100 billion. In addition to the growth of the company, Steve's legacy includes a commitment to health and wellness, diversity and inclusion, and values-based leadership.

    Steve is currently a member of the board of directors of American Express, ExxonMobile, Walmart and Marriott. From 2005 to 2007, Steve was chairman of the National Minority Supplier Development Council. He served on the National Advisory Board of the Salvation Army from 1990 to 1999, and he was chairman of this board from 1996 to 1999. Steve also served on the board of The National Council of La Raza from 1992 to 2001 and was chairman of its Corporate Board of Advisors from 1992 to 1996.

    Tickets are $25 and include a three course meal, a drink and many connections!

  • YP Sports Spring Fling

    May 12th / 10:00 AM

    Annual YP Sports event held on the second Saturday of May; 10am-until

    Bur-Mil Park

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SYNERG PROFILES

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Jehan Benton / Director of the Partners Ending Homelessness Initiative

Age: 27

Why Greensboro:

The history, culture, and social capital. Greensboro is filled with people who are truly committed to enhancing the quality of life for its citizens. Taking a stroll along Elm Street is one of my favorite things to do. It's hard to imagine how much downtown has changed and what the future holds for our new vibrant city.

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YOUNG PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Future Fund

The Future Fund, an initiative of the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, is a fresh approach to philanthropy. Its members are a group of young leaders from the Greensboro area who are committed to making our community a better place and improving the quality of life for all of our citizens. Future Fund members have this impact on their community by contributing to a permanent endowment that makes grants to build a better Greensboro. Each Future Fund member contributes $125 each to an endowment that makes grants to launch new projects and initiatives that are selected by Future Fund members. By pooling their funds together, emerging leaders are given a "seat at the table" in Greensboro, and are able to create an impact far greater than each individual could do on their own. The bigger the endowment, the greater the impact.

Jaycees

The Greensboro Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees) are an organization dedicated to fostering personal development and leadership skills through the planning and implementation of events and projects in a variety of areas for young men and women age 21 through 40. The Jaycees offer a variety of projects, one of which is sure to strike an interest level within one or all of the following Areas of Opportunity:

  • Business Development - entrepreneurship, business trainings
  • Community Development - community fundraising/service, government involvement
  • Individual Development - personal and professional development, family and spiritual
  • International Development - explore different cultures, develop international partnerships

In addition to the programs offered in the above mentioned areas, the Jaycees provide opportunities to network, make new friends, learn the art of delegation, and improve public speaking skills to help make a difference in your life and the lives of others and Greensboro.

Junior League

The Junior League of Greensboro, North Carolina, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

Young Lawyers Association

The Young Lawyers Division is a subdivision of the Greensboro Chapter of the North Carolina Bar Association. It is open to lawyers who are 34 years of age or younger or are within the first three years of practice.

United Way Young Leaders

United Way Young Leaders’ mission is to make a positive and lasting impact throughout our community by mobilizing passionate young professionals who are actively seeking ways to give, advocate or volunteer through United Way of Greater Greensboro. As young leaders in the community our purpose is to create long-lasting and measurable changes that improve the lives of individuals, families and children in Greater Greensboro.

The benefits of participating in United Way Young Leaders:

  • The ability to network with other young professionals who want to GIVE, ADVOCATE or VOLUNTEER in our community;
  • The opportunity to serve in a leadership role on the Young Leaders Steering Committee or one our five sub-committees including the social, volunteer, education, membership, and communications sub-committees;
  • The opportunity to build relationships with United Way and other community leaders;
  • The satisfaction of knowing that your contributions are making a difference in the lives of others.
  • For more information about Young Leaders and on how you can GIVE, ADVOCATE or VOLUNTEER contact Gretchen O’Shay, United Way Young Leaders and New Business Development, 336.378.5020 or gretchenoshay@unitedwaygso.org.