ABOUT
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Charleston Young Professionals (CYP) was established in 2006 by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce to help Charleston's next generation of talent get connected and make an impact on the Charleston region. Through professional development activities, social networking opportunities and advocacy efforts, CYP is cultivating the next generation of leaders.
Working together to showcase Charleston as a cool place to live, work and play, CYP's Steering Committee works hard to ensure that the organization is the primary resource for young talent living in, or moving to, the Charleston area.
Created for young professionals, by young professionals, CYP is comprised of a quality group of members from a variety of industries in the community. Overall, Charleston young professionals are:
• Well-educated (91% have a four-year degree or higher)
• Registered voters (96%)
• Married or living with a significant other (48%) or single (47%)
• Mobile (80% do not have children)
• Home-owners (57%), with an average home value of approximately $250,000
• Working in Management, Professional, and Related Occupations (57%)
• Earning a median individual income of approximately $47,500, and a median household income of approximately $87,500
• 25-34 years old (70%)
• Engaged in volunteerism (64%)
• Donate to charity (68%)
MISSION
To empower & engage emerging talent in the Charleston region.
VISION
To be the primary resource for emerging talent by building relationships, cultivating leaders & positively impacting the quality of life in the Charleston region.
2011 - 2012 Steering Committee:
John Osborne, Bank of America Merrill Lynch - Chair
Jill Galmarini , Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce - CYP Director
Holly Fisher, HAF Creative - Vice Chair
John Rizzo, GlobeOnDemand - Vice Chair
Richie Guerzon, The Boeing Company - Community Relations Chair
Cameron Haggerty, GlobeOnDemand - Member Connections Chair
Jessica Jackson, South Carolina Federal Credit Union - Street Team Chair
Shauna Perroots, Benefitfocus - Professional Development Chair
