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PrintTYPros - Special section - Five years of TYPros
A timeline of growth, accomplishments and community impact.
2003
Tulsa Metro Chamber hosts regional higher education forum on clogging the “brain drain”
2005
Tulsa’s Young Professionals launches
Quickly grows to 1,400+ members
Establishes 10 work crews
Forms advisory council of business, community and government leaders
Hosts numerous events to engage young professionals
Raises more than $8,500 for Hurricane Katrina victims
2006
TYPros hosts first YP Day at the Capitol to promote bill drafted in part by Government Relations Crew
TYPros becomes one of the nation’s fastest-growing YP groups, growing to 2,500 members
Colleges & Universities Crew launches InternInTulsa.com and intern recruitment program
Marketing Crew launches community-pride campaign called “I am Tulsa”
TYPros launches Next/Now Art Show featuring works by young artists
Launches community initiative program to assist area charities
2007
TYPros expands Intern In Tulsa program through outreach to area employers
Supports first-ever position on political issue with Rock the River campaign
Partners with Dfest Music Conference + Festival
Expands list of events to include D2: Diversity and Dialogue and others
Launches program to connect young professionals to area nonprofit boards
2008
TYPros reaches milestone with 5,000 members
Begins producing vidcasts highlighting special events
Begins participating in social media
Establishes Sustainability Crew to focus on green issues
Launches the T-Town Trolley transportation service
Expands diversity of membership
2009
TYPros hosts brainstorming session to discuss downtown revitalization
Members raise more than $20,000 for TYPros’ community initiative, the most in TYPros’ history
Number of members participating as “bigs” for Big Brothers Big Sisters grows to 252
TYPros presents centennial gift to the city, a 12-foot sculpture in downtown Tulsa
Hosts first-ever signature event, the eco-friendly Green Gala
Increases political involvement, hosting a candidate meet-and-greet and mayoral debate
TYPros Fifth Anniversary Party
TYPros members, city leaders, advisory council members, sponsors and the public are invited to attend the TYPros Fifth Anniversary Party presented by State Farm, TYPros’ five-year anniversary benefactor. The event will commemorate the organization’s accomplishments and will allow members to learn more about the past and future of the group. Local bands Stars Go Dim and RadioRadio will provide entertainment. Attire is black-tie optional.
Saturday, April 24
7-11 p.m.
TCC Center for Creativity
Ninth Street and Boston Avenue
Tickets are available in advance only. Cost for TYPros members is $35 until April 7 and $50 until midnight, April 21. Cost for TYPros supporters, including nonmembers, advisory council members, sponsors, etc., is $100. For tickets, visit www.TYPros.org or call 560-0286.
