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SUMMARY:Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX): Stand Out & Speed Networking
LOCATION:Kribi Coffee- Forest Park Basement Lounge 7324 Madison Street Fore
 st Park\, IL 60130 Free parking can be found on Circle Avenue south of Kri
 bi Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Calling all young entrepreneurs! Join the OPRF Chamber’s FLEX
  group (formerly Young Professionals) for our Stand Out & Speed Networking
  event at Kribi Coffee! At this event we will be talking about being the y
 oungest person in the room at work and how to own it! We will hear from th
 e Chamber Executive Director Darien Marion-Burton who will share personal 
 experiences\, insights\, and strategies on how to make an impact as a youn
 g entrepreneur. This is also a great opportunity to network with other you
 ng people in Oak Park\, River Forest\, and beyond. We’d love to see you 
 there! Meet Our Speaker Darien Marion-Burton\, Executive Director Darien M
 arion-Burton is a dynamic leader and community advocate with a passion for
  fostering business growth and inclusivity. As the Executive Director of t
 he Oak Park-River Forest Chamber of Commerce\, Darien is dedicated to adva
 ncing the prosperity of local businesses through strategic initiatives\, i
 nnovative programming\, and collaborative partnerships. Under his leadersh
 ip\, the Chamber has expanded its membership\, strengthened ties with loca
 l governments\, and launched impactful events like "Out in the Burbs\," a 
 celebration of LGBTQ+ pride\, and the annual Halloween Trivia Night. With 
 a strong background in strategic planning and community engagement\, Darie
 n spearheaded the development of the Chamber's 2024-2035 Strategic Plan\, 
 focusing on educational empowerment\, business growth\, and resource acces
 sibility. He has also led efforts to strengthen the Chamber’s relationsh
 ips with local\, state\, and county governments\, enhance community member
 ship\, and promote economic development. Beyond his work with the Chamber\
 , Darien is actively involved with the Center on Halsted Auxiliary Board\,
  where he serves as Chair\, and is committed to supporting LGBTQ+ initiati
 ves. His leadership has earned him a reputation as a forward-thinking\, in
 clusive\, and results-driven leader who is passionate about making a posit
 ive impact in the communities he serves. Darien’s expertise in community
  building\, organizational growth\, and advocacy has made him a recognized
  leader in the business community and beyond. Fees & registration details 
 Free for Members and employee's of member businesses.\n\nhttps://www.oprfc
 hamber.org/events/93681
URL:https://www.oprfchamber.org/events/93681
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