Professional Development
Tippy Connect is committed to providing opportunities to young professionals to advance their careers and expertise to help them succeed and thrive.
TC provides tours of corporate facilities as well as monthly workshops on a range of topics including financial stability, marketing yourself, professionalism, and much more.
Past Professional Development Opportunites:
Corporate Tour: Mackey Arena
Ever wonder what Mackey looks like beyond the arena? Now is your chance! Tippy Connect's Professional Development is hosting a tour at Mackey Arena on Thursday April 26th 11:30a-1pm. The tour will start at 11:30am and be given by Director of Fan Experience and Tippy Connect member Derick Stoulil. We will get to see the ins and outs of where players and fans celebrate Boiler Ball! The cost is free to Tippy Connect members and $5 for non-members.
Executive Round Table:
- Tony Albrecht, Lafayette Bank & Trust,President & CEO
- Al Parker, Harrison College, President
- Sharon Wood, Area IV Executive Director
- Patricia (Trish) Hauber, Caterpillar, Human Resources Manager
- Pat Harrington, Tippecanoe County Prosecutor
Corporate Tour: Food Finder's Food Bank, 50 Olympia Court, Lafayette
On December 7th from 11:30am-1:30pm, join other Tippy Connect GOLD members as we learn about everything Food Finder's Food Bank does to feed people in the Greater Lafayette Community.
Corporate Tour: People's Brewing Company, 2006 N. 9th Street, Lafayette, IN
Join other GOLD members for a tour of People's Brewing Company at 5pm on October 25th, 2011. The tour is free. At People's Brewing, their belief is, "Everyone likes a craft beer...they just don't know it." Come try the craft beers People's currently has on tap. After the tour, attendees can purchase a sample of five 6 ounce beers at $6! Come enjoy a hand-crafted beer!
Are you a Dynamic Professional? Maximize Your Impact and Effectiveness in the Workplace
Panel Discussion with:
- Tim Luzader, Director, Purdue University Center for Career Opportunities
- Susan Davis, Business Advisor, Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC)
- Jerry Holsapple, Mentor, SCORE Small Business Mentoring
- Mark Brandyberry, Coordinator of Customer Development, Ivy Tech Community College
When: Monday, July 18, 2011; 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Where: Lafayette Bank & Trust Community Room, 250 Main Street, Downtown Lafayette, IN
Cost: $15 for Gold Members; $20 for non-members (includes lunch)
Sales Training for Anyone!
Your job doesn't have to be in sales to get value of of this workshop. Learn the basics of negotiation and how to sell an idea from a 15-year veteran of the art of persuasion.
When: Monday, June 13, 2011; 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Where: Lafayette Bank & Trust Community Room, 250 Main Street, Downtown Lafayette, IN
Cost: $15 for individual or two for $25 (includes lunch)
Lunch with A Leader: “It’s Not Rocket Science!” - Al Diaz, Executive Vice President for Business & Finance, Treasurer at Purdue University
On Monday, May 23rd, enjoy lunch with Purdue’s executive vice president for business and finance, treasurer, Alphonso (Al) V. Diaz, will join us to discuss his leadership and experiences from NASA and beyond, but “It’s Not Rocket Science!” This will be Gold member only event.
Al joined Purdue in 2009 under France Cordova, coming from the University of California at Riverside. He previously held roles with NASA, where he served as director of the Goddard Space Flight Center and as associate administrator for the Science Mission Directorate.
Al brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this luncheon for our Gold members. This is an event you won’t want to miss!
When: Monday, May 23, 2011; 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Where: Lafayette Bank & Trust Community Room, 250 Main Street, Downtown Lafayette, IN
Price is $15 per person. Reservations are required and must be received by Friday, May 20, 2011.
Corporate Tour: Caterpillar, 3701 State Road 26 East, Lafayette, IN
Join us for lunch on Monday, April 18th at 11:00am and a plant tour of Caterpillar's facility in Lafayette.
This event is Gold Member Only and limited to the first 30 people to register. The tour will begin with lunch at 11:00am with the tour following. The tour will take a full 2 hours to walk the facility.
Price is $15 per person for lunch. Reservations are required and must be received by Friday, April 15.
Lunch with the Law (GOLD MEMBERS ONLY)
Join us for a personal lunch on Monday, March 21st, to get to know and ask questions of the Police departments in our community. Private conversations will be the focus at this small and intimate setting.
City of West Lafayette Chief of Police, Jason Dombkowski; Purdue University Police Chief, John K Cox; City of Lafayette Chief of Police, Don Roush and Tippecanoe County Sheriff Tracy Brown will be joining us for this lunch.
Seating is limited and is reserved for ONLY Tippy Connect Gold members. Not a Gold Member? Join Tippy Connect today for only $35.
Lunch will be a catered meal at Lafayette Bank & Trust in the community room, 250 Main Street. Networking and registration is from 11:30-12. Lunch will be served at Noon.
Cost of this event is only $15 for Gold members only. Seating is Limited to the First 25 Gold members.
Personal Branding & Social Media Workshop
Presented by Gunes Yilmaztuerk of Solle Coaching
Time: 11:30am-12:00pm Check In and Networking
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch and Program
Where: Lafayette Savings Bank Annex (4th Floor), 101 Main Street
Cost: $10 or Bring a Friend for 2/$15 (Cost includes lunch)
Corporate Tour: St. Elizabeth East
1701 S. Creasy Lane, Lafayette, IN
Tippy Connect members enjoyed an exclusive look at the new hospital and learned how it impacts our community on January 18th.
Tippy Connect arranges four corporate tours over the course of the year. Future tours of other corporations will only be free for Gold members.