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Author Archives: Precious A. Lesley

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‘Dynamite in the Pond’: A History of the Young Professional Council

by Precious A. Lesley May 13, 2019June 2, 2025

The Young Professional Council (YPC) of The Greater Omaha Chamber is a group the Chamber describes as “led by young professionals to attract, retain and engage young professionals.” Many people have attended the annual Young Professional (YP) Summit and have been amazed by its grandiosity and the energy at this marquee event. The YP Summit […]

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