Disqus - Latest Comments for Erik

Re: Quality of Life in the Eyes of College Students

Erik — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 14:19:42 -0000

Sorry to make this point a little late but in addition to the job opportunities in both the New River and Roanoke Valleys it should also be noted the opportunities for young professionals to be involved and network. Roanoke and the New River Valleys are a manageable size to digest as a young professional, the roadblocks to becoming involved in the community aren’t as large like you might find in Richmond, NOVA or RTP.

I believe the size of the Valleys also provide professionals access to a more diverse group of professionals at a younger age. Per my own experience with a bank in NYC I only knew professionals involved in the futures business there, limiting my ability to network with others in the advertising, fashion or even others in the banking industry.

As a general rule there are less demands placed on professionals by their careers in the Valley region opening up time to explore as a young adult. Some of the opportunities to explore would include organizations like the Jaycees, Kiwanis, Rotary, NCTC, Square Society, a young men’s professional organization in Roanoke, the Chamber of Commerce, the NRV network and many other nonprofit community/cultural organizations.

Finally there are just as many diverse groups to be involved with in this region as there are in larger cities, its taking the time to find them. Maybe if we want graduates to stay in the region a community organzation fair much like a career fair should be organzied.

Re: Outdoor Recreation Guide

Erik — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 09:48:48 -0000

I have passed it along to several people who have thought of moving to the area. I will continue to circulate the brochure to others, especially those in the NOVA and RTP area. Hopefully a portion of those will pass it along to others. Momentum.

Re: Serve your Local Government

Erik — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 17:29:40 -0000

Send me information, both Roanoke and Montgomery County

Re: YP Commons.org

Erik — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 16:26:02 -0000

An excellent website with examples of YP orgs. around the Commonwealth.

Seems we have the opportunity and critical mass to organzie the same. One potential group in Roanoke to tap into is the Backbone Society/Organization.

Re: Spring Break 06 - Building a Database

Erik — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:09:11 -0000

Excellent work, a database has been long overdue and I will certainly be assisting you with assembling resumes of individuals in and out of the area I know from CSHS, JMU and VT.

Re: Get Involved with Groups

Erik — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 09:25:44 -0000

I am not surprised, most don't realize the opportunities avaliable. Those who employ YPs should make it a priority to educate their employees on the importance of civic involvement for both professional and personal growth.

The fifth element is it builds knowledge, to quote Ferrazzi, "you become a knowledge broker."