The goal of FLEX is to provide young professionals with a foundation for building relationships and opportunities for professional development with other young professionals in Venango County.

Here are some ideas for how to become more involved with FLEX in 2024:

Events
Grab a friend and attend a FLEX event! FLEX hosts many events throughout the year from game nights to networking lunches to professional development sessions.

Our events are open to members and non-members, so grab a friend and join us for our next event. Be sure to check out the Be Here calendar and FLEX social media accounts for updates regarding upcoming events.

Committees
A great way to become more involved with FLEX is to join one of our committees. Committees meet once a month and include Events & Fundraising, Marketing & Community Partnerships, and Membership. Committee chairs are always looking for new ideas and new faces to participate in these committees.

Whether you enjoy event planning or creative writing, there are plenty of opportunities for you to showcase your talents and develop your skills with FLEX.

If you are interested in joining one of these committees, look for upcoming meeting times and links that go out on our Weekly Update email.

Social Media
All FLEX members should have access to the “FLEX Young Professionals” group on Facebook. Members are encouraged to share events happening at their organizations or other groups they may be members of, volunteer opportunities, and photos they may have taken at FLEX events. If you are a member who is not part of this group, let a member of FLEX leadership know to have you added so you can start sharing!

Mentorship
New for 2024, FLEX will be providing new members with the opportunity to have a mentor that supports and encourages their FLEX journey. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please contact the FLEX Membership Chair, Juliet Hilburn, by email at juliet.hilburn@gmail.com.

Have questions or want to learn more about FLEX membership? Call the Chamber at (814) 676-8521 or send an email to flex@venangochamber.org.

This article was published in the Future Leaders & Entrepreneurs Exchange’s (FLEX) February 2024 edition of the FLEX Your Ideas (FYI) Newsletter.