With a newly identified crop of 40 young professionals illuminating the present, the future looks bright for Michiana.
The third Forty Under 40 collection showcases young people who are models of success in both their business and personal lives, with good reputations and significant civic engagement.
Officials from St. Joseph and Elkhart chambers of commerce, presenting sponsor WorkOne and the Young Professionals Network, choose the honorees from nominations by individuals and companies, whether Chamber members or not.
“The benefit to the community is to bring recognition to these people who have made significant impact in their communities both professionally and personally,” says Tania Bengtsson, chair of the YPN Advisory Council.
“There’s a civic engagement responsibility that goes along with the criteria. You want to showcase the people that are tomorrow’s leaders.
You want to show them as the leaders they are and people who can inspire others to do great things.
“It shows a progressive, forward-thinking mentality that is here.”
Paul Laskowski, executive vice president of the Chamber of Commerce of St. Joseph County, says the recognition helps foster involvement from young professionals in the community, a key Chamber goal.
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