LEWISTON — YPLAA is out, Uplift LA is in. The 10-year-old Young Professionals of the Lewiston-Auburn Area officially changed its name Friday with a brand relaunch, a new website, a new look and a new tagline: “Supporting the rising professionals of Lewiston Auburn.” YPLAA started as part of the then-Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce as […]
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YPLAA Dinner and Awards Ceremony May 13
LEWISTON — The Young Professionals of the Lewiston-Auburn Area and local businesses invite the public to YPLAA’s 10th Anniversary Dinner and Awards Ceremony on May 13. It will be held from 5 to 10:30 p.m. at Kora Temple, 11 Sabattus St., Lewiston. Elegant cocktail attire is suggested. YPLAA will be rolling out the red carpet […]
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Learn the art of storytelling at YPLAA workshop
LEWISTON — The Young Professionals of the Lewiston Auburn Area announces the next meeting in its Personal and Professional Development Series, “Persuasive Storytelling,” to be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, in Conference Room H at Central Maine Medical Center, 12 High St. The presenter will be David Lee, founder of HumanNature@Work and StoriesThatChange.com. Subject […]
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The Buzz: Hot rumors, a closing and the nominees are . . .
One closing, one “dynamic” retirement, hot rumors about Saddleback Mountain — it’s been a busy week. First up, get ready to think long and hard: After gathering names in January, Young Professionals of the Lewiston Auburn Area has unveiled the list of nominees for its first 40 under 40 awards recognizing local professionals. There are […]
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YPLAA After Hours event set for Feb. 9
AUBURN — The Young Professionals of the Lewiston Auburn Area will hold its monthly After Hours event from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the Norway Savings Bank Arena. There will be free skating from 5 to 5:50 p.m. After Hours is an opportunity for young professionals to network while enjoying refreshments. It […]
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Business After Hours set for Dec. 17
AUBURN — The Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce and the Young Professionals of the Lewiston Auburn Area will hold their Business After Hours event from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at Lost Valley Ski Resort, 200 Lost Valley Road. After successful efforts during the past few years, The Chamber and YPLAA are teaming up […]
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Local organizations collect gifts for children
LEWISTON — The Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce and Young Professionals of the Lewiston Auburn Area are teaming up with Androscoggin County Head Start, Advocates for Children, Tri-County Mental Health Services and Safe Voices to brighten the holidays for local families in need. From now until Thursday, Dec. 17, members can donate new toys and […]
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YPLAA offering networking workshop
LEWISTON — The Young Professionals of the Lewiston Auburn Area will offer a workshop on speed networking from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, in Central Maine Medical Center conference rooms A, B and C, 12 High St., Lewiston. The event is designed to help bridge the introduction gap and grow a […]
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YPLAA After Hours event date set
LEWISTON — The Young Professionals of the Lewiston Auburn Area will hold an After Hours meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at Fish Bones American Grill, Bates Mill No. 6, 70 Lincoln St. The event is free and open to the public. A cash bar will be available. Appetizers and a door […]
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Y-Not challenge underway April 7
LEWISTON — The Young Professionals of the Lewiston Auburn Area is organizing the Y-Not challenge, a two-week scavenger hunt-style community service and civic engagement challenge. The kickoff celebration will take place at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, at The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing in Lewiston. From April 7 to 21 teams […]