Plymouth chamber launches young professionals group

The Plymouth Regional Chamber of Commerce has formed a young professionals network, bringing the total of such groups in New Hampshire to 11.The chamber said the newly formed Central New Hampshire Young Professionals Group will serve as a vehicle for young professionals in central New Hampshire to network socially, support professional development and interact with business leaders in the region and beyond. The group also will offer social opportunities and promote economic development in central New Hampshire, according to the chamber.The Central New Hampshire Young Professionals Group will hold its first event beginning at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Art Cellar, 75 Main St. in Plymouth, benefiting Toys for Tots.“Our first networking event will serve as a great opportunity to introduce our group to the community, young pros and their families as well as support a great and honorable charity.” said Peter Laufenberg, president of the Plymouth group and an internship instructor at Plymouth State University’s Global Education office.New Hampshire’s other young professionals organizations include Catapult in Portsmouth, the Concord Young Professionals Network, Helping Young Professionals Excel in Salem, IUGO of Nashua, the Keene Young Professionals Network, Lakes Region Young Professionals Network, Manchester Young Professionals Network, Mount Washington Valley Young Professionals Network and Young Professionals of Sullivan County.For more information, contact Laufenberg at Palaufenberg@plymouth.edu or 603-254-9791, or visit the group’s Facebook page at Central New Hampshire Young Professionals Group. – CINDY KIBBE/NEW HAMPSHIRE BUSINESS REVIEW