Young Professionals In Newark Invited To Mixer At Rooftop Lounge

NEWARK, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the United Way of Greater Newark. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site.

The United Way of Greater Newark is setting the groundwork to bring together the Greater Newark area's leaders of tomorrow as it proudly introduces its Young Professionals Network.

The initiative kicks off Wednesday, Sept. 28 with an inaugural mixer at the rooftop lounge of Ironside Newark (110 Edison Place, Newark) from 6 to 9 p.m. The mixer will feature a wide array of presentation opportunities, networking, icebreakers, and games. The mixer will provide young professionals with an opportunity to connect in a laid-back, relaxing environment.

Tickets are on sale for $50 and include admission to the event and two drink tickets. Tickets must be purchased in advance and can be purchased online at https://uwnewark.org/events/youngprofessionalsnetworkmixer/.

“The Young Professionals Network is a way to connect the next generation of leaders within the Essex and Hudson County areas,” United Way of Greater Newark President and CEO Catherine Wilson said. “This initiative encourages the bright young minds of our community to work together and collaborate to help shape the future landscape of the City of Newark and all of its surrounding municipalities.”

The network’s inaugural event is thanks in large part to sponsorships from All Points West Distillery, Greater Newark Enterprises Corporation, New Jersey Children’s Foundation, Newark Rotary Club, Peapack-Gladstone Bank, William J. Dowdy Foundation, and United Community Corporation.

“United Community Corporation is passionate about developing young professionals and supporting organizations focused on bettering the Greater Essex County community,” UCC Director of Community Engagement Alena Minatee said. “UCC is honored to support the United Way of Greater Newark’s Young Professionals Network in creating a space to build strong, strategic relationships that many individuals struggle to find in their careers.”

Relationships will not just be built at Wednesday’s mixer, the Young Professionals Network plans to meet quarterly with gatherings at unique and fun locations, host community service events to give back to those in need, and create a group database to make connecting as easy as possible.

“I started my career during the COVID-19 pandemic and never really had a chance to meet other young professionals in person,” United Way Development Manager Marselis Middleton said. “It was great connecting with people through zoom but the YPN provides an in-person element that hasn’t been present in recent years. I look forward to this network expanding and providing a variety of opportunities for young professionals to connect.”

For more information about the Young Professionals Network or to sponsor the YPN Mixer, contact Middleton at mmiddleton@uwnewark.org.

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