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Steamboat Springs — The Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association is trying to bring local young professionals together for a group kickoff party tonight.

The Chamber hosts an information session and introduction to the Young Professionals Network tonight at bistro c.v. from 5:30 to 7:30. The restaurant is on Lincoln Avenue at Fourth Street. The Chamber is creating the group for networking, philanthropy and social events.

"We're wanting to create opportunities for the young professionals of the community to become involved in the Chamber and take advantage of all the wonderful things we have here in the valley," Chamber spokeswoman Molly Killien said.

The event features guest speaker City Manager Jon Roberts, who at 6:30 p.m. will give a short presentation on his career path and how he became manager of Steamboat Springs.

Killien said the event will include "networking, networking, networking," to allow participants to "meet new people and create opportunities."

The group is aimed at Steamboat residents of ages 21 to 40, but nobody will be turned away.

"Steamboat is such a young community to start with," she said. "Everyone is very young at heart."

Killien said the term "professional" is applied loosely and includes a wide range of workers from the area.

The free event also is intended to entice residents to become members of the YPN, with a 15-minute information session and membership applications available at the door. An annual membership costs $35.

"It's a discovery meeting for people to see what it's about," Killien said.

To RSVP, call Marion Ayers at 875-7008, or e-mail marion@steamboatchamber.com

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