YEP rebrands, to celebrate 10th anniversary at BAD SONS in Derby

SHELTON -The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced the rebrand of the Young Emerging Professionals, now FUEL.  

The rebrand comes as YEP celebrates its 10th anniversary in October. 

“All of us at the Chamber are truly proud of the leaders and members of FUEL and congratulate them on reaching this important milestone. Now more than ever, it is vital that we provide our young professionals with a vehicle to advance their careers through social networking, professional development and community engagement.” – Bill Purcell, President, Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce

But what is FUEL?
FUEL is an all-volunteer council of the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce that seeks to create and connect a diverse network of young professionals (21-40 years old) working and living in the Lower Naugatuck Valley region by fostering an environment that empowers young professionals to engage in our community through active participation. 
FUEL collaborates with local leaders, businesses, and organizations to assist in recruiting and retaining the region’s top talent to cultivate and nurture our future leaders.

Chairwoman Melanie Strout said, “YEP has been a staple in the Valley community, connecting, developing, and supporting young professionals; but a lot has changed in the last 10 years and with that comes new energy and opportunity. Our Advisory Council was intentional when deciding that FUEL would not be an acronym, rather it is a description of our collective actions.”

FUEL invites the public of all ages to attend its 10th Anniversary Birthday Bash hosted by BAD SONS Brewing Co. in Derby from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 2. 
For more information and to register, visit https://goo.gl/VZ6nUr.

For more information about membership and other happenings, visit www.fuelthevalley.com or email at info@fuelthevalley.com.  


This is a press release from the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce.