BEDC Young Professional Group Meeting to be held April 12th
(Press Release) The City of Eagle Pass, through its Business & Economic Development Committee (BEDC), will hold a Young Professionals Group Meeting on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at 6 p.m., at the International Center for Trade (ICT) West Room.
Mayor Ramsey English-Cantu will lead a discussion on “Civic Responsibility,” which is this month’s meeting theme. The group will also elect its officers at the meeting.
The Young Professionals Group is a leadership program of the Eagle Pass BEDC, Labor Workforce & Training Sub-Committee, aimed at developing and retaining local talent. The Young Professionals Group is open to all working professionals between the ages of 21-35 and will offer monthly theme-based meetings throughout the year designed to strengthen professional development, leadership skills, and provide community service opportunities for its members.
Eagle Pass High School Work-based Learning Coordinator Rachel Sahagun serves at the Lead Mentor for the Young Professionals Group and is working alongside BEDC Professionals Staff Advisors Janice and Ernie Gonzalez to coordinate this year-round program.
“I am very excited that Mayor Ramsey English-Cantu accepted our invitation to be this month’s keynote speaker, especially since he is the youngest mayor elected to serve in a U.S. Border City,” says Rachel Sahagun.
“Young people are our community’s most valued human resource and we must do all that we can to empower and guide them towards the path where they can be successful in whatever career they choose,” says Mayor Ramsey English-Cantu.
The Young Professionals Group is one of three leadership programs started by the BEDC this year. Other BEDC Leadership Programs include: BEDC Internship and Executive Leaders Mentorship Programs.
The Young Professionals Group is still accepting members and interested parties are welcome to attend the meeting on April 12. Please contact ernie.gonzalez@emcstrategygroup.com for additional information.
